I'm done here

[seajoy]

Just saying goodbye. I had left here a year ago.....and have come back now and then to help where I can. But no more. My intent has always been to be a help after what I all went through with my religious OCD.

When this forum first started, it was a place where one could discuss therapy and medication and how God used these things to heal OCD. Now it's a place where these words are frowned upon.

Also, now folks from here are just looking for a reason to put me down - and I've been sought out in other parts of CF as well.

Well, I've really no reason to remain here, and will not be responding to any of the posts (if any are made) to this thread.

Hey Mitzi, I miss the good old days! You are a gem and always will be.

If anyone wants to hear about therapy and meds, I'll be happy to help you in PM's. I've helped several folks here that way, and will continue to do so. Sadly, some people are afraid to admit on the OCD forum that they are interested in therapy and meds, for fear of the response. And, yes, I will steer you towards going to a psychiatrist for help, as that is how OCD is best treated. God loves even people who go to psychiatrists....our Lord uses all kinds of means to heal people. To Him be the glory.

 

[Kitty.]

Hey seajoy,

We will all miss you on CF. Thank you so much for the advice you gave me on my thread. It meant a lot to me. Feel free to come back anytime.

 

[kaykay9.0]

I know we have to all do what we think is best concerning our participation here, so I won't try to second guess you, seajoy. I think you know, however, that I have always considered your input extremely helpful here. If you are not here, your input WILL be missed.

 

[shelovesChrist]

God didn't heal everyone the same way . in all my posts I've always made it clear that i wasn't denouncing medication by no means, i just didn't want people to think that just because the meds were failing or not working right away that that had anything to do with the power of God being falty . ive been through the same thing as many as others on here and have overcome without using medicine . once again as always im not denouncing it . but just as God removes cancer from some while some get healed after treatment, the key factor is our Saviour. everyone doesn't heal the same way at the same time . the only reason i responded because i know im one of the ones that strongly promote faith and prayer . wish you the best and may God continue to use you.

 

[seajoy]

I know I wasn't going to respond - but....I ask that you stop inferring that I don't believe in faith and prayer.

 

[shelovesChrist]

i didn't infer you didn't , i simply stated what i strongly promote . im 19 and may not know as much as you do about the technical aspects of this all . i just share my testimonies and try to encourage others . im not trying to change the forum or anything.

 

[seajoy]

ok...thank you

 

[Catherineanne]

ok...thank you

You are free to leave if you want, S.

However, if I could just say one thing; from the little I have seen, I think your contribution is invaluable and irreplaceable. Your integrity is second to none.

Henri Nouwen spoke of the 'wounded healer'. This is the person who can best help other people.

God be with you.

 

[seajoy]

Thank you, Catherineanne. I appreciate that. I was having a very bad day when I started this thread. Lots going on in my life. I'll think about what you have said.

 

[zingiber]

Seajoy, I have definitely appreciated your presence on the forum here. I have taken much encouragement from reading your writing. I don't know if it is my place to say this, but I think you should stay. I hold the same view as you on the issue of medecine and therapy, and I think that it is important that someone here holds out for that, because the advice that you have to give is advice that people here need to have.

 

[seajoy]

Thank you, Z. I'm contemplating at the moment.

 

[seajoy]

Ok, call me a nut, but I'm back.

My OCD doesn't bother me anymore, but I still do have anxiety at times. Right now, my husband and I are going through bankruptcy because of a crooked ex-business partner who stole all the business's money (several $100,000 dollars) and fled the country. He left us with all the bills. We are losing our home in WI, and more, because of it.

My husband has a new job, though....and God has provided housing with this position. A miracle really. We don't live in the same state as our children anymore...and that is hard. But hubby and I still have each other and our faith and the love of our children, their spouses, and our friends. We are blessed.....but I still have my really rough days - and the other day was one of them. Please forgive me.

 

[Mobiosity]

There is nothing to be forgiven. We all have really tough days when we don't want to take another step in the direction we're headed. Then we're looking at things through a different lens and things look better.

Your input is so important. People need to know that meds work and are a blessing from God. I have been on meds for 20 years or so and it has made all the difference in my life. God's blessings on you and dear hubby. What a blessing that you have each other.

 

[kaykay9.0]

Ok, call me a nut, but I'm back.

My OCD doesn't bother me anymore, but I still do have anxiety at times. Right now, my husband and I are going through bankruptcy because of a crooked ex-business partner who stole all the business's money (several $100,000 dollars) and fled the country. He left us with all the bills. We are losing our home in WI, and more, because of it.

My husband has a new job, though....and God has provided housing with this position. A miracle really. We don't live in the same state as our children anymore...and that is hard. But hubby and I still have each other and our faith and the love of our children, their spouses, and our friends. We are blessed.....but I still have my really rough days - and the other day was one of them. Please forgive me.

Glad you're back. Praying for you and your husband. Try not to let this man's action ensnare you in any bitterness. Wow, that's got to be a tremendously tough situation, to say the least, but sounds like from your last statement, you are trying to put things into proper perspective.

 

[Catherineanne]

Thank you, Catherineanne. I appreciate that. I was having a very bad day when I started this thread. Lots going on in my life. I'll think about what you have said.

No problem, S. Take all the time you need; in the end you will do what is right.

 

[Catherineanne]

Ok, call me a nut, but I'm back.

My OCD doesn't bother me anymore, but I still do have anxiety at times. Right now, my husband and I are going through bankruptcy because of a crooked ex-business partner who stole all the business's money (several $100,000 dollars) and fled the country. He left us with all the bills. We are losing our home in WI, and more, because of it.

My husband has a new job, though....and God has provided housing with this position. A miracle really. We don't live in the same state as our children anymore...and that is hard. But hubby and I still have each other and our faith and the love of our children, their spouses, and our friends. We are blessed.....but I still have my really rough days - and the other day was one of them. Please forgive me.

Good grief! It sounds as if you have really had a difficult time. Well done on holding your marriage together, and for staying faithful to God. That can't have been easy.

I think you are entitled to have the occasional bad day.

 

[seajoy]

Good grief! It sounds as if you have really had a difficult time. Well done on holding your marriage together, and for staying faithful to God. That can't have been easy.

I think you are entitled to have the occasional bad day.

Gee, thanks. It's God who is faithful. And I praise Him for that.

 

[Catherineanne]

Gee, thanks. It's God who is faithful. And I praise Him for that.

God is certainly faithful, that is true. But do not underestimate the importance of your own faithfulness to him in return; it is of the highest possible value.

 

[dabro]

Seajoy not feeling bad God has heard your prayers! Thank you for steering this hard headed person unto the right track!

 

[goldenviolet]

aaawww

seajoy's turn to be the bunny!