Alright. So normally, we begin with an introduction to the subject. But most of you following the blogs will know that for the last few weeks I've been talking about OCD and how to get through cleaning disorders. So today, we're going to start on the last few tips I have and hopefully close this topic. Here we go!

Previously, we looked into potential motives for OCD - past experiences, metaphorical and physical contamination, and the sort. But we're going to go just a little bit deeper.

Try imagining not performing your ritual, ever again, or just for a short period of time - enough to disrupt your cycle, and truly consider the realistic ramifications of your actions - put your current self in that position. How do you fell? Uncomfortable? Ashamed? Disgusted? Whatever emotion arises, chances are it is what drives the issue.

There are different ways to deal with different issues, however as the emotion diminishes from utilising several aforementioned techniques, you can begin to properly decide when you're going to do things as you take back your life - identifying is half the battle.

I know learning about your problem might seem self-explanatory, but many people don't look far enough into themselves. Once you acknowledge something, it becomes far simpler to get over it.

Additionally, while as I stated before that different problems have different solutions, they can all often be tied to being solves by relaxing. Listen to some tunes or specially designed relaxing audio (even ASMR if you swing that way) in order to get your mind of the ritual that has been consuming your life. This will kickstart you on your other endeavours.

OK, now thing about your funeral (morbid, I know). What will people say about you on your deathbed? Unfortunately, many people who perform a ritual too much will only have people talk about this, and this can feel a little bit disheartening. After all, who wants their parents to just say "They had a nice house, and they cleaned a lot" at their funeral?

What am I trying to get at? Well, put a little bluntly, get yourself a life!

I don't mean this in a rude or demeaning way. What I mean is look for things to do outside of your hobby or ritual. Learn something new, something you might like, perhaps make a job out of it (especially if you don't have one because your ritual is consuming your life), reconcile and build up relationships with siblings and old friends.

Nobody has to abandon the cause of their OCD completely, although some may want to. Often times it's something important though, like cleaning or tidying, which should still be done - just toned down significantly. Often though, if you find yourself more entertaining things to do, that suit lying around or the dirty sink will be able to wait until you've done something slightly more captivating.

That's it! That's all the advice I have. I really do hope this helped some people who were struggling. Remember that this is often a long and painful process, and not to grow demoralised over time. Once you finally get there, you'll be free, and you'll always look back and remember what a good idea this journey was.

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