Take up the piano. It helps you get good really fast. :)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
by hoser 15 Replies latest jw friends
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jgnat
Doctor's note, you can't handle the meetings any more.
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hoser
Good one narcissist! That part of my problem I believe. Too many narcissists in my life. Every kingdom hall has one. They are attracted to me.
btw my piano playing has been pretty rusty as of late
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Hortensia
go to a doctor and get some meds. I have a friend with OCD like yours, and she swears by her meds. I know she is a lot easier to be around since she started on her meds. I just don't know what kind she takes, some sort of anti-anxiety stuff.
May I suggest that you simply quit going to the KH? That reduced a ton of stress for me. The last year or so of meeting attendance I couldn't sit for longer than about five minutes, and would get up and pace in the back of the KH trying not to freak out.
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ILoveTTATT
Hoser: Sorry to hear. Like everyone here said, it would be good if you went to see a therapist. Depending on how bad it is, you can bring it under control just with therapy. Some people need medicines that increase your serotonin levels in your brain.
One of the best therapies for OCD is, essentially, facing your fears. When this is done under the care of a knowledgeable therapist in a safe environment, it works. For example, if the OCD is related to germs, the therapist might want you to hold a "dirty" towel, and then wait, let's say... 30 seconds before you wash your hands. The anxiety level will be there, but you have to resist washing your hands. The next time maybe 45 seconds, then a minute, then two, and so on... until the fear of germs is gone. This technique has had excellent results for most patients, and will probably be taught to you (depending on your specific obsession and compulsion).
If you need meds, the doctor will advise you. But the techniques are the "gold standard"... your doctor will explain the possible side effects of the meds.
Take care,
ILTTATT
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geek
I have OCD too, was diagnosed with it 9 years ago but have struggled with it all my life. I cant really help you (I cant fix myself so cant offer much help to you, except to say that you have to fight the compulsions, its the only way to get rid of the obsessive thoughts) but Im here if you want to chat about it.