does anyone get better?

[ponchovilla]

I have been on 3ssri drugs and have had 3 therapists In the last 7 months.
I seem to be getting worse.how long do most people have ocd?months ?years?

do you have any strategies that help you?has anyone been helped by ERP?

To what extent has it helped you?
has anyone been cured?

 

[dabro]

ERP crushed my OCD. It's like standing up against a big bully and staring him down until he gets scared. ERP is really the way to go. But, you have to believe in yourself that you'll get better or it will just spinning wheels going no where. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. PM me any time you need help.

 

[mmutsakama]

remember i promised to share that link with you but i couldn't because my posts where still few. The good news is now i can post links and i will post it to you later today

 

[mmutsakama]

remember i promised to share that link with you but i couldn't because my posts where still few. The good news is now i can post links and i will post it to you later today. Erp has helped me so much but its not saying or thinking those unclean thoughts purposly rather its trying to stop compulsions

 

[kodadog1024]

if you would have asked me 1.5 years ago, I would have said no, never. But now I can confidently say 100% yes, it DOES get better. MUCH better. You have to find the right meds, routine, and getting in the mindset that you can do it. Praying for you. Hang in there.

 

[tripletiger1200]

Things have gotten better for me in the last year and a half. I can eat and sleep normally, I enjoy life again most of the time. The OCD isn't gone but I have no doubt that it will continue to improve, even if there are times where it seems to get worse for a while along the way

 

[ponchovilla]

it is getting almost too hard to do.The ocd is in my sleep and hardly leaves.It can make me seem to believe what i do not believe.I am in pain .I am always sad.I cannot work.

 

[ponchovilla]

this the worst it has been in months.I need it to break. i am scared.

 

[mmutsakama]

Why Christians suffer uncontrollable blasphemous thoughts. Help & hope and A Christian who keeps having blasphemous thoughts: unforgivable sin or spiritual attack? There is a thorough explanation of how to deal with intrusive thoughts

 

[mmutsakama]

note that the above links are clickable

 

[Theodore1]

ERP is very effective in treating OCD, but only if practiced correctly. Also, there are many Psychiatrists out there who are willing to keep giving you drugs. A psychiatrist should focus on talking and resolving matters, and using drugs ONLY when necessary. If your psychiatrist is giving you 3 ssri drugs already, i would stop going to him and try to find a better psychiatrist who has had success using the ERP therapy for OCD and is not in favor of using many drugs. It is also possible, that one of these drugs is making you more sick, instead of making you feel better.

Fear is to be expected and I have had my share of it too.
The one thing to keep in mind my friend, is to understand that there is really nothing to fear but fear itself. Don't feel afraid about feeling afraid.
Feeling afraid is only natural. Acknowledge it, and move on. Occupy yourself with some activity you like. Doing some form exercise has proven to have a very positive effect on anxiety disorders. Cycling or jogging is simple yet fun, i think.

One more thing. Stop eating dairy products, or at least limit them to a minimum. Dairy products have been shown to worsen anxiety disorders like OCD. Try to eat more quality meat, like chicken breast, which has a lot of Tryptophan and will boost your serotonin levels naturally. Also, beef is a good choice. Avoid pork. And stop eating fish, since most are contaminated with mercury and other heavy metals, which will only make your symptoms worse. Also, avoid vegetables of the nightshade family, like potatoes and tomatoes.

Last, and most importantly, Mathew 26:41

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."


We are here for you my friend.

 

[kodadog1024]

this the worst it has been in months.I need it to break. i am scared.

Are you on meds? AND do you work out? Are staying busy or are you on the computer alot?

 

[ponchovilla]

i thank you ,mmutsakama.

 

[ponchovilla]

I am on zoloft 200 mg.i work out but with the heat lately. i have not been busy and i do spend a lot of time on the computer. thanks

 

[ponchovilla]

I cannot get the thoughts to stop .i see a new therapist tomorrow.i think this has gone on too long .I may be too far gone. I feel like I am going to lose to the thoughts. I had gotten better for 6 days and in the week since then I have been the worst I have ever been.I believe I have lost my faith and wonder if I ever had it.I pray but so far I just keep sinking. Thanks for listening .oh well I did try as hard as i could.I feel like something bad is going to happen.

 

[mmutsakama]

are you trying the erp

 

[kodadog1024]

I cannot get the thoughts to stop .i see a new therapist tomorrow.i think this has gone on too long .I may be too far gone. I feel like I am going to lose to the thoughts. I had gotten better for 6 days and in the week since then I have been the worst I have ever been.I believe I have lost my faith and wonder if I ever had it.I pray but so far I just keep sinking. Thanks for listening .oh well I did try as hard as i could.I feel like something bad is going to happen.

That is normal my friend. I know it sucks. And no, your NOT too far gone. I remember having my thoughts, from the time I woke up until the time I went to bed. I would maybe get like 2 minute breaks throughout the day at best (at my lowest time) and I would cry almost all the time. I was a train wreck. And I thought if God isn't for me, there is no way I could ever withstand this. BUT it does get better. Are you staying busy? You need to find that "niche" that replaces these bad thoughts with whatever that niche is. Mine was work. I had tried to start my own design business, it was slow, I was depressed and before I knew it, intrusive thoughts and depression sank in rather quickly. It wasn't until I landed some heavy freelance work that I found relief in my symptoms. And then when I shut down my business and started a new job, it helped tremendously. This is my scenario, yours may (will) be different. My whole point is, there is relief. You WILL get better. Trust me. Hang in there.

 

[ponchovilla]

well I am trying to let the thoughts go by.I cannot find my faith and the thoughts keep attacking God.I am afraid I will believe them.I have always prayed.i do not know how to live without god.my faith is gone.I have fought this for 7 months and am so tired.If gd wants maybe he can carry me for a while.I am out of strenght and faith.I do not want this I cannot manufacture faith and without it I can't fight off the thoughts.So i will let them go by and may be swept away with them.goodnight I hope you all get better.i cannot do this any more.The sadness and constant thought s,the losing of faith.maybe tomorrow will be better.bye

 

[dabro]

ERP is at your own pace. I learned it fom Mitzi not a therapist. But the tdoc that I see now says all the right things like blow it up get mad at it and just ignore it. But it was gracealone that helped me see how to truly use it. Maybe it's my turn to help you. Because I know you have it in you and I will never force you to do something you don't want to.

 

[mmutsakama]

hi ponchovill, send me a mail i want to send you a book by John bunyan entitled, ''grace abounding to the chief of sinners''. It gave me hope to hold on in my lowest point. My email is mmutsakama@gmail.com