Back here again
asdf
first time I've had real obsessive problems since Sept 05. I am suprised
how few people post here anymore. There are members that I no longer see
anymore.
Anyway I'm suffering again and my obsessions have come back in full force.
Depressions, which I thought I knew how to deal with, seem to be creeping
up. I think I'm going insane. The last few days I keep having flashback
images of being teased by former friends in high school 13 years ago.
These are very negative thoughts to me and since I'm already social
phobic, they compound the problem. I had these similar obsessions back two
years ago, but it was a different group of guys who teased me back then.
I've learn to deal with those obsessions and for two years I was fine. I
have to say I'm embarrassed to have to post to this site, but my situation
has turned negative once again.
Dave
This is my first posting, but I couldn't help but be encouraged to see
someone actually talking about real issues and trying to tackle their
difficulties. Just had to say something.
I would encourage you to think of your needing to post (or seek assistance
with your obsessive problems) as a natural part of the process of getting
better. Hardly anyone just "gets better" without occasionally slipping back
into a "regressed" state of mind. Think of it like this- when travelling
cross-country by map and compass, you have tools at your disposal to assist
in the journey. But the terrain is still unfamiliar. Frequently we have to
stop going forward and back up a step (or two) to re-orient ourselves and
make sure of "where we are." By that I mean actually back up into more
familiar territory to make sure we are not actually lost, then go forward
again after having made sure of our position on the map. Back when I
backpacked I had to do this all the time. When I started my psychological
journey out of depression and obsessive-compulsive behaviours I found that I
frequently experienced something similar, which my psycological tutors at
the time looked upon as a negative and "regressive" pattern. But it is, I
believe, a natural part of the process of venturing into new and unexplored
territory. Doesn't mean you have lost ground, or that you will never regain
your more advantageous position, only that you are actually on the move.
The key is to see it as a natural part of the process, and understand that
you haven't actually *lost* anything. You are on the move. Keep it that
way. :)
Dave (who struggles with focusing on something besides his hobby-
electronics- and trying not to spend money frivolously in that direction.)
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Cougar
ptsd from RA (religious abuse), and sometime I think I am more
schizoaffective because when I obsess too much, I start having what I call
internal voices or thinking that just goes and goes on forever, and I find
myself in bad places. It's very frustrating. I am currently experiencing
severe anger, rage, irritability because I feel like I am on a
merry-go-round nightmare, and I can't seem to make it stop. I used alot of
techniques to lower stress and calm down, but this time (and has not been
this bad since 02')...this time, I am back on therapy, and it looks like I
am going to have to go on meds to help because it is not only causing me
mental problems, but affecting me physically as well.
Meds you all suggest??? Newbie here. Sometimes, bizarre things pop in my
mind and I like chant on them for hours. Sometimes, it is a "trigger" word
or image, but other times, I can be having fun with friends, and the
intrusive problems/thinking/voices start the crap up again.
Just glad others can relate! I like to stay solution oriented, but
sometimes, I get really upset and have severe anxiety over this stuff. The
only med I take right now is Klonopin prn, but seeing doctor today. Would
really like some suggestions of meds.
Thanks,
Cougar
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Klonopin. Other than that, I am trying to alleviate stress and anxiety
naturally. But if this problems becomes too extreme I'll probably have to
see a therapist.
The obsessions are real frustrating to deal with right now and it doesn't
seem like it will ever go away. I had to deal with those same obsessions
back in `03, 04, 05, and right now. Each of those incidences lasted about
a month and each took a different technique to alleviate. The techniques I
used back then don't do the trick anymore - it seems like my brain
outsmarted them. Simply put, the more you don't want the obsessions coming
up - the more intrusive they are.
ye...@yahoo.com
i strongly suggest you try SSRI medicatons. They work. i ve been
taking paxil for more than 2 months now and it made hellof alot of
difference. I started feeling a lot better after 1-2 weeks of taking
it, i couldnt even beleive it myself how my perceptions changed. and
i m only taking low dose - 20mg per day.
of course everyone is different and what works on one person may not
work on another. but since there are several SSRI, your therapist can
find the right one for you.
Yev
asdf
some nightmarish stuff about Klonopin. I myself am experiencing sleep
problems from using this drug, namely insomnia. Although on a low does, I
can't believe I've been using this drug for two years without knowing
about the dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Cougar
good for ocd support?
Thanks
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Cougar
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thing. It certainly rids of abusers. But sometimes it restricts our
freedom of speech. Also another thing, when you post on Yahoo, it may take
over 24 hours before it actually gets posted.