Michele mangan

Thank you so very much for replies.

Hi it's Michele. I feel so very sorry for you as I feel in Much same situation. Can't stop arranging organising n cleaning. Constantly in my mind n don't know what to do? I'm on waiting list on s.w dept for support. A waiting game.! On waiting list for CBT. Another waiting game.! Do u feel like that too? I have a 'very unsupportive partner.n often feel suicidal too because of my illness n him not helping me?! With him It's all him him him.! What he wants and needs? I often think I don't exist.! Have u had any help yet with u r OCD - has it helped? I wish u all the very best for your recovery. As this I'm sure u would agree is a nightmare.! Take care Michele.

I have replied taurean just now but not so certain I have replied on appropriate page? Hope u get it. Thanks v much.michele.

How do.i.access the thread Ashley? I'm quite new to internet e.t.c unfortunately. Do I access it from scroll down menu button? When I saw your post I read your reply then pressed reply. Am I doing the right thing? Thanks Ashley.

All my very many thanks Ashley.for replying to my post. I didn't know how to access any feedbacks but glad to hear from u. Do I normally access posts from menu button Ashley? I.ll some relaxation techniques thanks. Do u know where I can access c.d.s e.t.c for relaxation? Many thanks for your feedback Ashley. I am very grateful.

I joined OCD forum this Monday a.m. have had no posts yet. & desperate for replies.! I c my psychologist who I've never met for my initial assessment today. Cant wait to get help . I dont know if I do have posts n for some reason can't access them or don't know how to? I'm Michele. I'm 51. Have suffered OCD since I was 14. Can't stop tidying n cleaning e.t.c. making sure everything.s in order. The tiniest speckle of dust aggravates me. I inherited this from my nana. She had me ironing £1 notes e.t.c. & carrier bags on low heat? I thought it was all normal at the time. Until it progressed further to which I feel I have no control over. I can't sit down for 5 mins without my mind racing wondering what needs done, cleaned and organised next. Driving me up the wall. I don't have a support network apart from posting n reading relating issues on OCD forum. Which I can thoroughly familiarise myself with. Many congratulations on your CBT.which I hope psychological therapy will start with me v v soon. How can I relax and switch off meantime? Allow myself to be myself, whatever that is? I have a v unsupportive partner. He lives with me also. I babysit him every day.! I will update with the progress of appt today if u wish. Need to know what to do meantime? Was going to go for a rest when I came back as I get v little sleep n poor physical health also but I've already got day organised? I think I need to turn that around as I'm exhausted. Many thanks taurean. I v much enjoyed reading u.r post. Good luck to you and all. Please help. Take care. Michele.

Life.is for.living im sure but I'm not living it. Im in a rat race.

I'm Michele. Recently joined OCD forums n home page with much interest. I will reply to individual forums in next few days but wanted to know what the home page is for online cognitive behaviour therapy Please? Or is is same home page as OCD.forums.org? Please help with my very many thanks. My OCD is driving me daft. I've had every cupboard drawer unit upside down n trying to so.called organise my life.?! In such as way as if i sit down for any length of time my mind is constantly on what needs done next? & of course contamination fears. I.start an initial assessment with psychotherapist on Thursday this week but wanted to read into CBT. Before she started therapy with me. How can I shut off? Even for 5 mins at a time? Thanks for your feedback if possible. Kind regards to all. Michele. Just joined OCD forum.org last week n this is my 1st post. I thoroughly understand what we r all going thru n looking for help like everyone else. Your feedback is much appreciated.n look forward to your replies.n suggestions to hopefully help me to relax. I can't even sleep. Have panic attacks n anxiety in my sleep. I feel slightly better for getting this off my chest n sharing this with as many wonderful people in same or similar situations. Is there any light at end of the tunnel? Take care. Michele.x