Comments on: Ethan’s Story http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/ The Weblog of Doubt and Other Disorders - Living With OCD Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:49:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Angel http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-8118 Angel Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:26:27 +0000 http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-8118 You are not alone I was taught a thought is just a thought do not dwell on them or give them any power just go ahead and allow them to flow freely in then right back out of your head if you think about them they are controlling you I know we cannot stop them from coming but we dont have to keep them Please go to google and type midwest center attacking anxiety and depression by Lucinda Basset whom has been on talk shows including Oprah I do believe she is a Angel. Our thought are distractions from what is really bothering us we think "normal" people cant have these bizarre thoughts but the truth is we dont know what anyone is thinking like said you are normal around others the truth is you are normal period. you would be astounded at how many people suffer from the exact same things and more than likley had the same thoughts check out some famous peoplem on line that have ocd you will be amazed You are not alone I was taught a thought is just a thought do not dwell on them or give them any power just go ahead and allow them to flow freely in then right back out of your head if you think about them they are controlling you I know we cannot stop them from coming but we dont have to keep them Please go to google and type midwest center attacking anxiety and depression by Lucinda Basset whom has been on talk shows including Oprah I do believe she is a Angel. Our thought are distractions from what is really bothering us we think “normal” people cant have these bizarre thoughts but the truth is we dont know what anyone is thinking like said you are normal around others the truth is you are normal period. you would be astounded at how many people suffer from the exact same things and more than likley had the same thoughts check out some famous peoplem on line that have ocd you will be amazed

]]> By: matt http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-8022 matt Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:38:47 +0000 http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-8022 Hi there. I have been diagnosed with pure o OCD about three months ago. I'm 27, and have had it all my life. I think of the little kid going crazy with the carousel in his head and how I wish I knew then or someone intervened. Just like you I'm fine in a crowd. Confident even. But sometimes when there is doubt and ambiguity in my world I believe that if I can't work the problem out I will have to kill myself. In order to mentally and physically function I must have an answer, a solution. Problem is there is always doubt like a splinter in your mind. When really bad I search and search for the doubt, intrusive thoughts fly in and I feel sick to my stomach and unable to cope. I can't focus on anything yet can't tell people what is wrong. Sometimes I go through the whole day on autopilot because I'm running in circles trying to find an answer my faulty brain won't allow. Ocdonline.com has some wonderful articles, particularly 'thinking the unthinkable'; it was like my life story and made me feel less alone. Traits of sexuality fears, relationships, death and pain are all intrinsic to the pure o sufferer. Now I know I feel empowered and more at ease. My medication has worked wonders in stopping the cycles reaching deafening levels in my head, so give it some thought at least. Take care and all the best. Hi there. I have been diagnosed with pure o OCD about three months ago. I’m 27, and have had it all my life. I think of the little kid going crazy with the carousel in his head and how I wish I knew then or someone intervened. Just like you I’m fine in a crowd. Confident even. But sometimes when there is doubt and ambiguity in my world I believe that if I can’t work the problem out I will have to kill myself. In order to mentally and physically function I must have an answer, a solution. Problem is there is always doubt like a splinter in your mind. When really bad I search and search for the doubt, intrusive thoughts fly in and I feel sick to my stomach and unable to cope. I can’t focus on anything yet can’t tell people what is wrong. Sometimes I go through the whole day on autopilot because I’m running in circles trying to find an answer my faulty brain won’t allow. Ocdonline.com has some wonderful articles, particularly ‘thinking the unthinkable’; it was like my life story and made me feel less alone. Traits of sexuality fears, relationships, death and pain are all intrinsic to the pure o sufferer. Now I know I feel empowered and more at ease. My medication has worked wonders in stopping the cycles reaching deafening levels in my head, so give it some thought at least. Take care and all the best.

]]> By: Renee' Maddox http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-7589 Renee' Maddox Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:55:17 +0000 http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-7589 Hi I also have OCD. It drives me crazy. I hope you can work through it, or find a doctor you can trust. I have trust issues also. I am currently taking Paxil and Abilify. It helps keep down the rage, I used to struggle with, but the thoughts keep coming. I may go back to my behavioral therapist, because the thoughts are getting really bizarre. Well, take care. Try to meditate on things that matter. That is what I am trying to do. I know what a struggle it can be with all the bizarre thoughts. Hi

I also have OCD. It drives me crazy. I hope you can work through it, or find a doctor you can trust. I have trust issues also. I am currently taking Paxil and Abilify. It helps keep down the rage, I used to struggle with, but the thoughts keep coming. I may go back to my behavioral therapist, because the thoughts are getting really bizarre.

Well, take care. Try to meditate on things that matter. That is what I am trying to do. I know what a struggle it can be with all the bizarre thoughts.

]]> By: David http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-7527 David Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:16:51 +0000 http://www.incertus.imntb.com/2007/01/25/ethans-story/#comment-7527 Hi I understand a lot of what you say. There is a website called myocd.org which really helps with support. Take care - dave Hi

I understand a lot of what you say. There is a website called myocd.org which really helps with support. Take care - dave

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