Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hey @Pippyl if you're interested in parts, you may like Internal Family Systems Therapy, it sounds like what you're describing (learning to listen to and accept the OCD rather than fighting it, and seeing it as what it is trying to do for you).

It's one of my favs, have found it very useful in both my own healing journey and in my therapy work 😉

Yes @Jynx !! Ifs I found it by accident as my psych and I were working on something similar. I've seen all the ifs mindfulness I forgot his name. But my psych and I have been working on the inner child, protector and some others we've identified. I was thinking of getting his book. I find I'm the moment of OCD other advice isn't helpful but for this I can jus mentally talk to that part and it does help but I admit I've become lazy with it

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I also find parts work helpful it's basically talking to diff parts of yourself so I indentify OCD as a part coz I'm always at war without myself and jus befriending that part in the moment of OCD rather than try to fight it.

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Interesting, @Pippyl and @Jynx , I don't know anything about parts work. Thanks.

@NatureLover

Hello dear @NatureLover

Just dropping you off some wishes that life treats you kindly that you have good days ahead, with some sun, good coffee, nature walks, great books and catch up with your special friends 🌄☕💛

I miss our chats very much 🌳🌻🍒

Hello dear friend, I'm here if you want /need to chat... @Anastasia

Thank you heaps for your kind wishes ❤️

Hello dear @NatureLover

Today is the first day I'm on my own at home and other than work not being something to someone. I'm a mess...

I called Grief line, they were beautiful.

I started back at work yesterday for 8 hours, plus spent two assisting Mum, it's all too much.

I googled burnout and I fear I tick all of the boxes. I am so tired...

I wish I could just take time now. I wish I wasn't such an integral role at work, just a number that wasn't needed or missed.

Working, supporting my boy and his plan and was always a lot to juggle, now with Mum and grieving it's too much. I don't know what to do...

@Anastasia my dear friend - you said "its too much i dont know what to do" - you need to take some time off work. Can you ring /email your boss and tell him you're burng out and it could be weeks or monthsoff work if you dont take the time off now?

Sorry am at work but this is urgent. 💔

Hi there @Anastasia,

Sitting here with you this morning and hearing that you are juggling a heavy load – grief really can be heavy, both figuratively and literally. I remember when I lost a loved one I felt it in my bones, my limbs were heavy and it had a real physical quality to it that made it difficult to get on with my daily routine.

I'm wondering whether you were able to have a discussion with a manager at your work about taking any additional leave you may need, and also whether you have a counsellor/therapist that you can talk some of these feelings and concerns through on a more regular basis?

Be gentle with yourself,
Rhye ☘️

Hello @Anastasia

and other thread members

Thinking of you @Anastasia and wishing lots of support in your direction.

With My Best Wishes

@HenryX