EzioAuditore83
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Polar- Would it be wise the OP to start with smaller things, such as for example greeting cards? Perhaps read a middle of a card at one side of the stand, go around to the otherside and read another card and keep alternating without re-reading? Just an idea.
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I disagree about knowing why OCD works, its a bit like asking a drug addict to understand how the chemicals affect the body...its rather irrelivent in their recovery. For me Brain Lock has been by far the most valuable tool in my recovery, the 4 steps somehow clicked for me and whilst I am having a rougher time now I've listened to the audiobook for a few hours and already feel on a more even keel. E
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Can't stop reacting in overload
EzioAuditore83 replied to angels's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
If it were the other way around would you want your husband to hide his troubles from you? I don't know your relationship and only you can answer it honestly but surely its better to ask for help now before things may become worse? -
Can't stop reacting in overload
EzioAuditore83 replied to angels's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Have you seen the graph of someone losing weight? Peoples expectations are that they will start at a really heavy weight and lose on a constant line...the reality is that they will lose some for a bit, gain for a bit, stay the same for a bit, lose some more, gain some back ....lose some more and eventually they'll hit their goal. For me Recovery is the same, we all expect a nice smooth transition from being ill to better but actually as you describe things go well for a bit...then they take a back step, then they'll move forward once again. Try not to beat yourself up and look at the huge positive steps you have taken going forward, this is just a blip, a small backward step...not one that takes you right back to teh beginning. And what would happen if you did tell your husband...'I'm not feeling well currently?' -
Such a good post.
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Having OCD is so lonely.
EzioAuditore83 replied to Danielle_l's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Welcome to the boards....great place to get some help but only you can sort your issues out -
I return with a triumph
EzioAuditore83 replied to Phili's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Thanks Caramoole! -
I return with a triumph
EzioAuditore83 replied to Phili's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Glad you asked and not me Polar lol as I was thinking the same Well done Phili! -
Have you been unable to work over OCD?
EzioAuditore83 replied to a topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Hi Nikki As an employer of quite a few people I see mental health issues more and more from my staff. The one thing that irritates me is if I feel the member of staff isn't trying to address their problems. My suggestion would be to keep your employer updated as much as possible, ensure you tell them when you're seeing the doctor, if you're getting counselling etc. If you can show you're being proactive then generally employers will be more accomidating...of course, no guarantees about this! E -
Any tips for getting over a 'blip'?
EzioAuditore83 replied to BelAnna's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Yeah this in buckets.....I've had three, one terrible, one amazing and one good but just didn't click with. -
Please help me on my way
EzioAuditore83 replied to Hopeful's topic in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Yeah I get this but more about conversations to come....its tiring!!! -
Hello people Been a while and life was pretty good, I had put myself at about 95% cured and really should have done the hard work for the last 5% but of course, as I suspect most of us do we think...most is good enough! Except I caught myself struggling again over the last few days with lots and lots of rumination about work ( in terms of terrible thoughts this is about a 5/10 and I have had worse issues with my OCD but I now put myself at about 80% recovered as my mind is constantly ruminating over how conversations with people are going to go). I'm trying to work out how these conversations are going to end and of course this is futile as my mind cannot physically cope or work out. So I'm on recovery again, listening to the 4 steps again and its great to hear its been updated, I feel slightly better after listening to about 50 minutes and just need to crack on with recovery. Cheers E