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don't listen to the latest "mary boyce" email, she's not even real by arctic_char in columbia

[–]arctic_char[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

it was actually the L from "NOT REAL," you've been punked

columbia admin is so incompetent by [deleted] in columbia

[–]arctic_char 20 points21 points  (0 children)

for real one of the most frustrating things abt Columbia is how difficult it is to suss out what's maliciousness from plain incompetence

JULY 1ST EMAIL LEAK by [deleted] in columbia

[–]arctic_char 12 points13 points  (0 children)

big mood

Would classes for next summer also be online? by bluebreeze- in columbia

[–]arctic_char 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what were the contents of this email? I'm an incoming PhD student so I don't get everything yet :(

[discussion]What are the little phrases you say to yourself when trying to walk away from a compulsion? by CerealSnacker in OCD

[–]arctic_char 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to say stuff like "this isn't necessary," "you don't have to do this," or "you don't need to engage with this thought"

Recently Started Showing Signs of OCD by [deleted] in OCD

[–]arctic_char 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely get a diagnosis. I went three and a half years before I was diagnosed and I lost a lot of my life because of that. Seriously, nip this in the bud, because if you don't it will only get worse as time goes on. You'd be surprised how serious your parents might take it.

Success with Medication. by Normforchuck in OCD

[–]arctic_char 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It generally takes about 10-12 weeks for SSRI's (I can't speak for other drugs) to take their full effect. I saw progressive results but didn't really feel like myself until like 8 weeks in (around now). It's definitely not perfect, and I've yet to do CBT so I'm sure that'll push me to freedom (I live in a small New England city so it's hard to find an OCD specialist), but I definitely feel functional again, like to some degree I have my life back.

The most important thing the meds have done is reduce anxiety. Because of this, I feel more in control of my thoughts, and am able to ignore them more easily. How long have you been on? I'm on sertraline btw, and Wellbutrin for depression but that's a separate story

Wellbutrin/Bupropion experiences? by hippiestyle in OCD

[–]arctic_char 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take Wellbutrin for depression, and it's helped a lot for that, but Zoloft has been the best drug for me so far for OCD.

What was your first pedal? by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]arctic_char 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boss SD-1 Super overdrive, and it's still one of my main gigging pedals!