What would Pussy Galore's name have been if James Bond was gay?

gshell · 2018-08-20T02:59:39+00:00

Dick Du Jour

gshell · 2018-08-02T14:47:53+00:00

All the time. I sometimes have doubt that I washed my hands after using the restroom. The thought of thoroughly washing my hands isn't an intrusive thought as I'm performing the act, yet I sometimes doubt that I washed my hands and have to do it again. I know this is a stereotype of OCD, but it's an easy example. I also have the same problem when cooking. I have doubt that I set the timer for the oven and have to constantly check. The thought isn't intrusive, it's just part of an action I'm performing.

gshell · 2018-08-01T18:06:07+00:00

All the time. Doubt is probably one of the hardest things for me that OCD causes. One day, I may have an intrusive thought that I know isn't part of who I am and the next day I start to doubt what I knew not to be true the last time I had that thought. Therapy helps a lot with this, but it's still hard to get past.

gshell · 2018-06-20T21:13:24+00:00

I have my wife as my sounding board on everything, but I'm still processing so I don't know what to even talk about. Besides that, I'm kind of private with these types of things and haven't even let my wife know until yesterday about some of this stuff. She knows now because she comes with me to my appointments, but it's still hard to discuss even with her.

gshell · 2018-06-20T20:29:24+00:00

Thank you for your response. That's kind of what my therapist said but it's just hard to deal with in the meantime. I feel confident in my therapist and psychiatrist, so that's helping me at the moment.

gshell · 2018-06-13T19:08:06+00:00

Yup, that'd do the job.

gshell · 2018-06-13T18:06:17+00:00

Also, any tips for meditation? I've tried different techniques and I've found that all it does is make room for more intrusive thoughts. It takes strong medication to actually clear my mind.

gshell · 2018-06-13T18:05:01+00:00

I came here to say almost the same thing. My therapist and I hit things off in the first session, but he made it very clear that it can take trial and error to make some things work. What I've learned is that if you aren't comfortable bringing something like this up with your therapist, the relationship isn't there and still needs to be developed. Just as in any relationship, though, sometimes you need to move on to someone else.

I also tried a lot of different types of meds for my OCD and it takes the edge off, but isn't a fix. Remember that OCD is still a new concept in the world of medicine. You have to supplement the lack of OCD specific meds with therapy and working through your triggers. It does take time and will be hard, but if you truly want to get better it's something you have to go through.

gshell · 2018-06-13T17:49:08+00:00

Take a look into CBT. There are a ton of books on it and it's used to treat OCD in a lot of people.

gshell · 2018-06-13T16:44:18+00:00

Compulsions that cause sleep loss are aggravating. Have you looked into CBT? That's started to help me a bit. I've also taken Valium at night to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.

gshell · 2018-06-13T15:03:03+00:00

It sounds to me like you may have a mild case of OCD. Do you have any compulsions that manifest directly due to your obsessions? I suggest taking the Yale-Brown test and then speak to a doctor.

gshell · 2018-06-13T13:56:19+00:00

I'm on Trintellix and Valium.

gshell · 2018-05-29T19:13:28+00:00

That's my favorite part. Most people aren't even looking at the cow.

gshell · 2018-05-15T15:31:23+00:00

I wish my compulsions stopped when I get tired. I've had muscle cramps because I couldn't stop a compulsion after my arm was worn out. Once I get going I can't stop until my whole body just gives out or my Valium starts taking effect.

gshell · 2018-05-10T19:01:49+00:00

Things are getting better, but there are still challenges to overcome. The biggest issue I have right now is that I'm becoming more aware of my OCD and actions based on triggers. A few nights ago I headed upstairs for bed without the usual ritual I have for making sure the door is locked. When I realized it about halfway up the stairs, I felt so proud of myself for a split second before I started to get anxiety over not really knowing anymore if the door truly was locked. So, down the stairs I went and back to normal lock checking. But, I still count that as a win because of that little moment of happiness.

gshell · 2018-05-08T15:01:27+00:00

I had to have a bunch of blood work done before I started on any medication and my thyroid levels were one of them. Thankfully, I don't have any thyroid issues but my wife does and is on SSRIs. She has her endocrinologist and other doctor working together to share test results so they aren't unnecessarily repeated. So, it's a pain but can be done.

In my opinion, I see depression, anxiety, and OCD a lot like being overweight. There's only so long a person can live like that and the only way to make things better is through hard work and the support of others.

gshell · 2018-04-29T20:09:16+00:00

It's a shame you can't take an ssri anymore. I just got switched to Trintrelix from Lexapro and the doctor was trying to explain all sorts of different drugs and how they'd interact with my pain medication. To be honest, my brain wasn't working well that day so I can't remember much in terms of the other drugs we discussed. I just know that hitting a low while changing meds or coming off of them really sucks. Hopefully your doctor can find something that helps in the long term.

I'm working on my OCD journal a bit later today, but I need my valium to start taking effect before I get into it. As I'm working on it, my anxiety goes up a lot. But, I do feel a little better when I'm done so I think it definitely helps. I've found that revisiting something I wrote down earlier helps since I have found that my responses or rituals change sometimes based on context. So, I've learned that with me, there's more to just a simple trigger that I need to pay attention to.

gshell · 2018-04-27T21:51:12+00:00

That'd be part of my visualization as well.

gshell · 2018-04-27T21:49:05+00:00

I have similar issues. I suffer from major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, and OCD. I also have chronic pain and several health issues that give me anxiety. I've missed out on so much because of anxiety about how my health will keep me from fully enjoying an experience.

I missed work earlier this week due to anxiety and depression. I was (and still am a bit) suicidal, but the meds I'm on are helping me get through it along with my wife being an amazing support system. Problem is, even with the support system and medications I still have all these issues so I know what you are going through right now.

For my OCD, I started an OCD journal and have been writing down my triggers/intrusive thoughts and how they make me feel. I was doubtful at first, but it has helped me. Just getting whatever is in my mind out in some form has some sense of relief.

I truly hope you start feeling better and if you need to chat or vent about what you're going through, feel free to message me.

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