Re: I'm FINALLY coming out... mariher: I haven't actually gone to seek help yet b/c I feel like I can control it. Sometimes I do get frustrated though b/c I'll start counting involuntarily and then I'll realize that I'm doing it and I'll get upset. But overall, I've dealt with it pretty well up to now. If it ever gets to a point where I really cannot handle it and it's becoming too much for me, I'll get the professional help that's out there.
As I said before, I have discovered some things that do help me to relax my mind. Scrabble helps me alot, I also mentally jumble all the letters in my head and I stop the word forming even if it is temporarily. I did cognitive therapy for about a month but it didn't really help b/c I wasn't actually suffering from depression but it did help me to realize that the thoughts in my head could be controlled to a certain extent. I've taken other objects besides letters and numbers and I mess with them in my head instead of actually COUNTING. It's gets so much more difficult to explain b/c I replace these images with events, like me dancing or something to that nature. Another really weird thing that helps me distract my mind from counting sometimes is imagining myself in some type of sexual act. Whatever it may be. And it DOES really help me. It's distracting. So hey, whatever helps me out, I'm doing it. Even if it's a little bit freakish, it helps.
Re: I'm FINALLY coming out... faraday: Hey sweetie! I am so sorry you have to deal with something like that but I am really glad that you shared- now you dont have to deal with this alone or in silence- and that might help in its way as well. If you ever are having a hard time with it or anything else, you know you can PM me anytime you want
Re: I'm FINALLY coming out... idocsteve: [quote author=mariher link=topic=37010.msg396686#msg396686 date=1162567214"> I haven't actually gone to seek help yet b/c I feel like I can control it. If it ever gets to a point where I really cannot handle it...I'll get the professional help..
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Mariher,
Please get help now. Please excuse me for saying so, but I don't think you are in the best position to determine how much this may be affecting you. Therapy and/or meds can only help. What is your reluctance?
Re: I'm FINALLY coming out... Rain_Gray: Again I agree with Steve. Even if you feel like you can control it, it is probably best to talk to someone now because it could prevent you from being overwhelmed.
Re: I'm FINALLY coming out... Crystal_Blue_024: Hey hun,
I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to come out and tell all of us here on Ojar about your battle with OCD. It's not something I have any experience with or really any extensive knowledge about, but I'm sure it must be a very frustrating thing to have to deal with. I'm glad you've found little ways to manage your OCD, and I hope if you ever feel like you need help with it that you will seek therapy, because therapy can be an amazing tool for so many things... Luv ya! ((( HUGS )))
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