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I am wondering if anyone can share with me their experiences of dealing with OCD especially in a context of recovery from substance abuse...but all experiences would be appreciated. I am finding the OCD thoughts to be a huge trigger in the panic attacks/social phobia issues. I guess they are all related. The OCD thoughts are sooo brutal. I worked through an episode today. My body was cramped up from the thoughts, from the fear of being at the school, around people. But I did it!! It felt so much better after facing it...but still the OCD and panic limits alot of what I do. The teacher at my kids school wants to talk to me about working at the school more than just the weekly cleaning, being there alot more and I am alittle fearfu, but yet so excited..maybe an actual job! Been praying I would find one this year.I am committed to working through it and facing it, but need some encouragement and shared experiences. I am doing more and coping better, and sober and clean....but it is still very painful and I would love to hear success stories about those who have overcome the debilitation of OCD thoughts. I used to have a book that helped some..need to get it again. But first hand accounts would be cool.

Thanks!!!!