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This man is just being a total idiot!!! just ignore him and any thoughts associated with him. hope you find a new job.

Thanks for your guidance on this matter saz.

It’s extracted from the cannabis plant, but without the mind bending ingredients. Or so I’m led to believe

I just wondering if anyone has any experience regarding CBD oil? ive read that it helps with anxiety and also OCD. Anyone know if there’s any truth to this.

Good morning. ? chat with your new psychologist, tell him/her how you are feeling. Hopefully they will be able to help.

I’ve always suffered with a lack of self confidence. I can remember as a young boy of about 10, some 40 years ago, loving playing football, but hoping no one would pass to me in case I made a fool of myself, and people would laugh at me. This unfortunately, has stayed with me through the majority of my life. Always crumbling under pressure or messing up at the wrong time. after my latest course of CBT, I am more determined than ever to try to put this Achilles heel of mine behind me. I’m convinced that my OCD and lack of confidence, work hand in hand to destroy whatever happiness I have, so it’s not going to be an easy battle, but I am going to give it my best shot. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Great advice from two very knowledgeable people. Stay strong Rox, and try to accept its the OCD and not you that is making you feel this way. Try to do the opposite of what OCD wants you to do. Connect more with your son, don’t avoid situations that make you feel vulnerable. It takes a lot of hard work, but you can do this.?

Sadly, even though mental health issues are now recognised and sympathised with more than ever, there is still stigma attached to said issues. I have support off some family members, but in the main, most of my family just don’t understand. So I totally see where you are coming from Phil. I really believe that things are going to improve greatly in the next few years, regarding raising awareness of mental health issues such as OCD, and similar illnesses. Hopefully then, people will get treated with the respect they deserve.

Thank you taurean, I’m getting there. ?

We do tend to blow things out of proportion, it’s part of the ocd. give yourself a break and just try to enjoy Christmas the best you possibly can. Regarding other people thinking your a weirdo, point 1 sod them if they do. point 2 they are probably so busy this time of year, that they wouldn’t notice even if you had acted out of character or differently. we are all unique individuals, all with different traits. Try to accept and be proud of who you are . Xx

Christmas certainly seems to interact badly with ocd. Im having a day where I want to confess to things, just to ruin Christmas. Bloody ocd. so I’ve just taken Alfie moon my x terrier for a walk and I do feel much better. Just remember guys distraction and exercise can help. hope everybody is having the best day they can possibly have.

Your therapist will have heard it all before. I told my therapist I was having gay thoughts about him, ( my ocd covers everything sexual) . He didn’t bat an eyelid. the more you open up the better.

Perhaps you should consider Lily’s age Phil.

Cbt for ocd can be very difficult, but very rewarding. im just about to finish my cbt and I’m finally getting used to going with my thoughts and accepting that I’m not a bad or evil person. its not easy but you can do it. ????

I think sometimes it can be difficult to know if you are suicidal or it’s an ocd theme. earlier in the year I thought I was suicidal but in fact it was my ocd playing tricks on me. It can be very difficult to tell the difference in my opinion.

Hi gemma Thanks for that, I just couldn't get the words out for some reason. That answers my question perfectly

Hi rox, I'm pretty sure I have to write down that it's just a worry issue, but I just can't seem to put it in words.

I'm having cbt and I have some homework I'm struggling with. Anyone aware of theory and vs theory b? I've managed to write down my theory a, which is my ocd telling me that I'm an evil person because I have bad thoughts and think I'm going to act on them. In theory b, I have written that this is just a worry issue and I just think I'm a bad person and I'm afraid my thoughts are real. Next, under the heading, What are the implications? What do I need to do if this is true? Theory a I need to stay away from vulnerable people in case I cause them harm. I'm not sure what to put for theory b. I think I'm over thinking the question but I can't seem to answer the question. I'm usually pretty good at this type of thing. And advice please?

You have to remember that what you have is a worry issue. Your not going to harm anyone, your just worried that you may harm someone. Hope this helps.

The amount of people that really care on this forum is very inspiring. I hope things turn out well for you lost, looks like you have great friends here!

Sad but true David. You have to live in hope that we do get there !!!!

I think this is important, as your therapist can spend more time treating you, and less time finding out your main issues. good luck!????

Yes Ashley, I can’t ever remember being “calm” other than when I’ve been on diazepam or drinking alcohol. im always on edge, as you say. I have good days, but never had a day that I don’t feel anxious.

Now that's were I want to be!!! I'm 51 soon and never ever been calm! Must be a great place.

Never was a truer word spoken. really like that quote polarbear. Really hope you feel better soon belanna ?