It's been awhile...

[gracealone]

I just thought to pop into this group from time to time as it's been a very long while since I've been active. I have OCD - the "Pure O" type and have suffered from several debilitating forms of it over the years. I used to be very active in this group, esp. in regards to OCD themes which caused intense anxiety about our eternal security in Christ. I endured a very debilitating season of Religious OCD/Scrupe, so I completely understand just how excruciating it can be.
I finally ended up writing a book about my experiences and have since then started an online support group of my own and am just now venturing out into public speaking about living with this painful disorder.
There is certainly hope, help in purpose in this experience. We must get educated about our disorder and apply those strategies which can help us to manage it. Those things have a been a true Godsend to me. I'm a huge advocate of meds. and ERP or ACT therapy. OCD is OCD no matter what the theme and the first step toward managing it is treating it as a disorder rather than a spiritual issue.
I hope I can find time to be more active in this forum.

 

[Mari17]

I just thought to pop into this group from time to time as it's been a very long while since I've been active. I have OCD - the "Pure O" type and have suffered from several debilitating forms of it over the years. I used to be very active in this group, esp. in regards to OCD themes which caused intense anxiety about our eternal security in Christ. I endured a very debilitating season of Religious OCD/Scrupe, so I completely understand just how excruciating it can be.
I finally ended up writing a book about my experiences and have since then started an online support group of my own and am just now venturing out into public speaking about living with this painful disorder.
There is certainly hope, help in purpose in this experience. We must get educated about our disorder and apply those strategies which can help us to manage it. Those things have a been a true Godsend to me. I'm a huge advocate of meds. and ERP or ACT therapy. OCD is OCD no matter what the theme and the first step toward managing it is treating it as a disorder rather than a spiritual issue.
I hope I can find time to be more active in this forum.

This is great to hear! I agree that ERP and ACT are highly effective therapies, and that medications can help if necessary. I hope you are able to be more active, and share your wisdom with our fellow OCD sufferers! BTW, what is the title of your book?