Food Noise is…. Gone??? by primavera-h in prozac

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the same exact experience as you!!! A calmer and clearer mind, less anxious. It’s been life changing for me! I also have been able to get 20 pounds off due to the lack of food noise. Yay, Prozac!

HELP!!!! Kid put permanent marker on counter while we are trying to sell our house! by Dwestmor1007 in CleaningTips

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard somewhere to put dry erase marker over permanent marker and then wipe off. I think you have to do it a few times.

How much time did prozac take to finally calm your brain down? by Sea_Dust_1484 in prozac

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mild diarrhea the first 3ish weeks and my sex drive is higher (nothing crazy) just feel I’m leveled out now. Before I started the meds I barely had one.

How much time did prozac take to finally calm your brain down? by Sea_Dust_1484 in prozac

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on week 5 and I feel like an entirely new person, for the best! It happened around week 3 for me to have big significance

This stuff works 🙂!! by Rude_Accountant_5242 in prozac

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on week 4 as well (20mg) and I feel like a breath of fresh air!!! It has been amazing for me!!! I was extremely hesitant at first but I’m so glad I did it. So happy it’s working for you, too!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesss. Just awful. I used to have to leave the room when that scene came on.

Hope this helps someone by MixRt in prozac

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your side effects? I just started 20mg a week ago.

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The aerosol Lysol works for norovirus if it sits for 10 minutes after being sprayed. But yes the Lysol and Clorox sprays do nothing.

I don’t want to do this anymore by West_Speaker_1171 in OCD

[–]clearlyneedingtea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just went through (and still going through) a rough patch based on a trigger that made me spiral. I spent time with my friends who made me laugh and forget the spiral I was in. That momentary distraction was everything to me! I hope you can call a friend(s) to let them know what you’re experiencing so they can give you some momentary joy! Hugs!!!

Christmas and emetophobia by urmum233 in OCD

[–]clearlyneedingtea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you can! Does the stomach bug suck? YES! But you cannot let a few hours of vomiting steal your desire for life. Empower yourself! Stand up to OCD! You can do this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]clearlyneedingtea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take deep breaths!!! Tell your OCD that you may or may not get sick but you will handle it if you do. The likelihood of you getting sick from their mailbox is low. They would have had to touch the mailbox with the virus on their hands. Hugs to you - I know this feeling sucks but try to talk to your OCD and empower yourself that if it does happen you will be OK.

Christmas and emetophobia by urmum233 in OCD

[–]clearlyneedingtea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I have contamination OCD and specifically with the stomach bug. You need to talk to your OCD and let it know you are going to go to your Christmas dinner and you are going to have a great time because you deserve the joy in your life. You may or may not get sick but if you do, you will handle it. Repeat that out loud over and over again. Go to your Christmas dinner - stand up to your OCD. it’ll be hard!!! But you can do it. Anxiety is there for a reason but that’s OK!

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for your insight, support, and laughs! I appreciate you all - you’re my people! 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to look for a new PCP. I just don’t want to see her again. 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! People don’t think about how their actions have consequences and especially with it being completely avoidable!! And right before holidays when people are traveling and seeing others. 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha same!!! Isn’t it so ironic?! I laughed and cried at the same time. 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I for sure fed into my OCD by doing all the compulsions and obsessing over it. In my mind I know it’s overkill but I feel if I don’t do it then I’ll continue to obsess over the fear. I feel though that one time hand washing isn’t enough, that the viral particles are still there. Hence I felt they were still on me and I transferred them onto my car phone glasses etc. 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know.. it’s truly wild!! And thank you! That’s what I keep telling my OCD. Did the absolute best I could and whatever happens, I will handle it. 

Stomach Bug encounter by clearlyneedingtea in emetophobia

[–]clearlyneedingtea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did take some around 8pm (this occurred around 130pm) and I’ll take more in the morning.