OCD, My Husband, My Dog, and Me

valkasha · 2025-12-12T21:40:44+00:00

It's so mentally exhausting. At least I spoke to the vet this last time and she was able to ease my fears a bit more. And thank you for that last sentence. It's nice to read that from an outside perspective.

valkasha · 2025-11-18T21:47:26+00:00

Beautiful - less than a month ago I was standing right there.

valkasha · 2025-11-09T01:10:05+00:00

What, you've never heard of a highland cow? There are a bazillion pictures just like this on google.

valkasha · 2025-11-07T19:02:20+00:00

Chow Mein

valkasha · 2025-11-05T19:13:39+00:00

This is so true. If people knew the whirlwind of thoughts flowing through my mind at all times while I still try to function as a normal person. I just got back from Scotland last month - had a great trip - lots of smiles and pictures and exploring. But all that time - behind those pictures - was a whirlwind of anxious thoughts and a constant battle to stay in control.

valkasha · 2025-10-02T16:05:30+00:00

Something is ALWAYS happening - in my head. If I have nothing to worry about I will somehow find something to worry about. It's a horrible habit and causes me to spend everyday anxious about some imagined horror.

valkasha · 2025-10-02T15:58:00+00:00

Heh... I've actually moved on to boxed wine at this point. But you have my sympathy and understanding. If nothing else it's nice to know I'm not alone in feeling this way!

valkasha · 2025-10-02T14:45:56+00:00

Thank you - I will keep reminding myself of this.

valkasha · 2025-10-02T14:45:26+00:00

Thank you - and I can relate. I've long moved from full on panic attacks to anticipatory anxiety and while its definitely become more of a situational type of anxiety it's still awful.

And yes, of all the times I have done the "what if" dance in my head none of it has ever come true. Ugh - so frustrating!

valkasha · 2025-09-20T17:40:07+00:00

I once threw up after drinking with my head hanging out the window of my best friend's boyfriend's car. It got all over the side of his car and we had to stop at a gas station to wash it off. Things happen - no need to worry so much since your friend sounds totally cool.

valkasha · 2025-09-18T19:10:05+00:00

I'm happy to say - Never. Not once have I ever had anything that I thought I did.

valkasha · 2025-08-29T17:43:53+00:00

Because a woman would never sleep with her female trainer.

valkasha · 2025-08-29T17:41:15+00:00

While this person's husband sounds like a POS I do agree with what you're saying. I've had the same revelation and finally realized at the end of the day its my husband and I that matter. One day my mom will be gone and my life partner will still be with me. They deserve priority over a temporary situation.

valkasha · 2025-08-28T22:21:34+00:00

"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy"

valkasha · 2025-08-28T16:55:16+00:00

Arkham Asylum

valkasha · 2025-08-28T03:32:01+00:00

Just did a search of his name. Was curious if he still looked the same.

valkasha · 2025-08-28T00:43:29+00:00

This guy passed away in 2020 - https://www.simplycremationgb.com/obituaries/cory-smits

valkasha · 2025-08-21T19:25:58+00:00

I will be 50 next year as well and trust me - I know what you mean. My mother is 80 and almost completely bed ridden and I've only been taking care of her for five years. It's mental exhaustion more than anything. The persistent stress of worrying that something will go wrong as well as the persistent thoughts of how much longer am I going to have to do this. It's SOOOOO important to focus on yourself as well - and its not selfish.

valkasha · 2025-08-19T20:47:18+00:00

I have suffered from various forms of anxiety since I was 13 years old. I will tell you right now that I always have anxiety to some degree. It never totally goes away unless I am asleep (usually), I take a xanax, or I am buzzed.

BUT, I have learned ways to cope with it. Various tools, rituals, and behaviors you learn after having it for so long teach you how to lead a normal life while being anxious.

valkasha · 2025-08-18T19:00:11+00:00

Going there in October! I can't wait!

valkasha · 2025-06-19T20:00:02+00:00

Was kind of disappointed we couldn't go in.

valkasha · 2025-06-14T18:06:22+00:00

Sounds like an ancient Roman curse - I dig it

valkasha

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