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    So this is something that I NEVER talk about. To ANYONE EVER. I'm 22 now, and I am quite sure that I have had some sort of level of OCD since I was in grade 9 (as in I remember the first obsession, still have it now). As you all know, I rarely post, although I read SW at least 2 hours per day. So this is NOT a little talk about something I think I may have or just complain about/thought up to gain attention (ie: sophiemarie, lol!). Lately, it has started to completely control my thoughts and my life.

    As some of you may know, there are several types of OCD. Some people experience the obcessive behavioral types (washing hands till their raw, checking locks, etc. Think of the movie "As Good as it gets"). I don't have that, I have the other type. The paranoid, in your head, counting obsessively (in my case, I always have to "see" one particular number, hard to explain). Because of this, I "appear" to function quite normally and noone notices or will take it seriously (although I have only tried to explain it to one person who did NOT get it). I am excessively paranoid, worried espeicially about family, loved ones, health, death, natural disastors, etc.

    Anyway, I love you guys. And because, I have noone else to turn to (as well as the fact that this is all pretty anonymous), please help me if you can. Is there any suggested reading? Any experiences, help for me? I just can't deal with my rediculous imagination any more!

    P.S. If possible, please try not to suggest any drugs, unless there really is some "wonder" pill. I try not to take anything and have only had bad experiences. I'm really in need of techniques and whatever you have to say. Sorry if this post has been long

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    There is some evidence that SSRI's help with OCD, especially when it manifests as anxiety.

    If you google seretonin diet you'll find food and excercise recomendations that will (probably/usually) do ya as good as the drugs.



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    Ok, so let me see if I get this right:
    you feel as if you have to engage in this counting behavior, seeing this particular number in order to ward off bad things happening to yourself, your loved ones, and the world?

    If this is correct I can go on.

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    There's an artical on this in the May issue of Self magazine

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    You sound a lot like my best friend. She is constantly worrying and will often break down and cry because she is so worried about dying, or a loved one dying, she is very paranoid about natural disasters etc. anyway, she went to a psychiatrist who basically diagnosed her with anxiety, not OCD and prescribed her paxil, this method helped her a ton. I would suggest seeing a psychologist, a psychologist will give you different remedies, and therapy (not meds) to advise you on how to cope with your problem. Hope this helps.

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    Austinatalie, you are correct. It's weird because I consciencely know what I'm doing is rediculous, but I have to keep on doing it or feel very panicky. Yeah, it does stem from anxiety issues. I used to have alot of panic attacks/freakouts as a teenager, but have used this for the last few years to combat them I guess. Rarely have panic attacks now as a result (maybe once or twice a year).

    Tried Paxil when I was depressed a few years back and REALLY hated it. Since then, vowed to never try the pills again. I still like feeling like me.

    Lena, thanks for the suggestion, I'll look that up now. And I'll go pick up the new Self mag. Thanks everyone for your help!

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    Unfortunately, the only thing that has successfully helped my OCD is meds. I wish I knew more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darling View Post
    Austinatalie, you are correct. It's weird because I consciencely know what I'm doing is rediculous, but I have to keep on doing it or feel very panicky. Yeah, it does stem from anxiety issues. I used to have alot of panic attacks/freakouts as a teenager, but have used this for the last few years to combat them I guess. Rarely have panic attacks now as a result (maybe once or twice a year).
    The counting mechanisms you are using are safety mechanisms. Exposure therapy/ cognitive behavioral therapy sounds like it would be most effective in treating this. In this type of therapy, you are brought to the height of your anxiety and forced not to use any safety mechanisms, and this will show the less conscious part of you that nothing bad happens when you don't use them.
    A trained specialist has to administer this therapy to you however, or it will not work or maybe even make it worse!

    If you found a cognitive behavioral therapist and undertook this therapy, I don't think you would need meds. The good thing is that the therapy is a one time deal, not like having to take meds for the rest of your life!

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    ^ Along those lines Thought Energy Snychronization Therapy, or any form of energy psychology, works really well with OCD too.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Lena View Post
    ^ Along those lines Thought Energy Snychronization Therapy, or any form of energy psychology, works really well with OCD too.
    ZOMG lena I hadn't heard of that! I want to go into that field! It resonates perfectly with what I already believe, but on a professional level as well. Thank you a million times. You have been the key to my future.

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    ^ Cool, here's another key: google TEST and Gregory Nicosia and get his video seminar series. :-)



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