Another zingiber post for the night! Please pray for me, because my OCD is giving me a rough time. It has been under reasonable control, but I have come off the stuff I was using. Usually takes 3 days for my OCD to hit - a bit of a shock naturally. It has been 2 and a half days, and I am definitely feeling it. Thanks!
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Hi Zingiber,
When I finally weaned off my main OCD medication I had that same experience. It seems there's this period of time where you feel worse again for a bit. It passed with me but if it doesn't with you that might indicate that you weaned off too soon or too fast.
I still use a minimal dose of Buspar for my anxiety and the occasional dose of xanax if I have a really challenging day.
This summer when I'm at my peak of aerobic fitness I'm going to see if I can let go of the Buspar and fly solo. But if I can't I'm certainly not going to feel bad about needing to stay on it. I thank God for how much the medications have assisted me in managing my disorder and if or when I have another bad flare I won't hesitate to use them again.
Hope you're feeling better today.
Mitzi
quote=zingiber;54192313]Another zingiber post for the night! Please pray for me, because my OCD is giving me a rough time. It has been under reasonable control, but I have come off the stuff I was using. Usually takes 3 days for my OCD to hit - a bit of a shock naturally. It has been 2 and a half days, and I am definitely feeling it. Thanks![/quote]
When I finally weaned off my main OCD medication I had that same experience. It seems there's this period of time where you feel worse again for a bit. It passed with me but if it doesn't with you that might indicate that you weaned off too soon or too fast.
I still use a minimal dose of Buspar for my anxiety and the occasional dose of xanax if I have a really challenging day.
This summer when I'm at my peak of aerobic fitness I'm going to see if I can let go of the Buspar and fly solo. But if I can't I'm certainly not going to feel bad about needing to stay on it. I thank God for how much the medications have assisted me in managing my disorder and if or when I have another bad flare I won't hesitate to use them again.
Hope you're feeling better today.
Mitzi
quote=zingiber;54192313]Another zingiber post for the night! Please pray for me, because my OCD is giving me a rough time. It has been under reasonable control, but I have come off the stuff I was using. Usually takes 3 days for my OCD to hit - a bit of a shock naturally. It has been 2 and a half days, and I am definitely feeling it. Thanks![/quote]
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Thanks you guys. I should have stayed on the treatment - I don't think I was ready to come off. I have had a panic attack today after constant anxiety. Unfortunately, I am still feeling horrible, so I still need your prayers (very much)!
I read some John Bunyan, and that was encouraging, as always. I felt like reading along loudly and passionately, but those around me would have been rather surprised!
Thankyou!
I read some John Bunyan, and that was encouraging, as always. I felt like reading along loudly and passionately, but those around me would have been rather surprised!
Thankyou!
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I think I have a form of OCD too. It's not nice, so here's my prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Please, if it is Thy Will, please end or ease the suffering of this person that is due to OCD. Please let Thy Love embrace this person, and not forget that Thou are there through his/her suffering.
Thou know
I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Amen
Heavenly Father,
Please, if it is Thy Will, please end or ease the suffering of this person that is due to OCD. Please let Thy Love embrace this person, and not forget that Thou are there through his/her suffering.
Thou know
I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Amen
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Thankyou - I am grateful! Amen to the the prayer.
Update - better day today, my control is far better, and I am more hopeful. With any luck I can now get on top of it properly again.
Update - better day today, my control is far better, and I am more hopeful. With any luck I can now get on top of it properly again.
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So glad to hear this.
Be patient with yourself. Gradual progress and baby steps are fine. The point is to keep trying till you become adept at managing the disorder. I'll admit that I still have those days where my OCD bucks me off the horse - so what - as long as I'm willing to climb back into the saddle I will eventually become very skilled at taming this monster.
You have a great attitude.
Praying for you.
Mitzi
Be patient with yourself. Gradual progress and baby steps are fine. The point is to keep trying till you become adept at managing the disorder. I'll admit that I still have those days where my OCD bucks me off the horse - so what - as long as I'm willing to climb back into the saddle I will eventually become very skilled at taming this monster.
You have a great attitude.
Praying for you.
Mitzi
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I am praying that the good Lord meets your needs dearheart. Best wishes to you.
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Thankyou so much, RuthD. I really do appreciate your prayers; it means a lot, and makes me feel less alone when I'm not doing too well!
Unfortunately I was worse again today. However, I am still on top of the horse, as you put it Mitzi. Nice metaphor! I restarted the treatment today - I was foolish to stop, because it takes about two weeks to kick in (usually), but after only three days or so off it I worsen again. I don't realise how much difference having the treatment makes until I stop it. Quite a shock. It will be a relief to be back on, I think. I'd better save the heroics till I am in a stable period and can cope better!
P.S. Thanks very much for your encouragement, Mitzi. It is really good having here someone like you with lots of experience. I always look forward to your posts!
Unfortunately I was worse again today. However, I am still on top of the horse, as you put it Mitzi. Nice metaphor! I restarted the treatment today - I was foolish to stop, because it takes about two weeks to kick in (usually), but after only three days or so off it I worsen again. I don't realise how much difference having the treatment makes until I stop it. Quite a shock. It will be a relief to be back on, I think. I'd better save the heroics till I am in a stable period and can cope better!
P.S. Thanks very much for your encouragement, Mitzi. It is really good having here someone like you with lots of experience. I always look forward to your posts!
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*HUGS*
You're so full of thanks for everyone. You seem nice =) Mitzi, too - she's kind to help you out like this!
Heavenly Father,
I ask that things improve for this person. This person has not been so well today, but still this person is thanking people for helping. Please help this person feel better and happier tomorrow. Let Thy Love embrace this person.
Thou know
I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Amen
You're so full of thanks for everyone. You seem nice =) Mitzi, too - she's kind to help you out like this!
Heavenly Father,
I ask that things improve for this person. This person has not been so well today, but still this person is thanking people for helping. Please help this person feel better and happier tomorrow. Let Thy Love embrace this person.
Thou know
I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Amen
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