I have to let it out!
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Originally Posted by DontRemember 
Even as a child I'd have it so bad that I'd get physically ill. My nerves were so bad I'd vomit. I was told my dad had the same thing when he was my age then. Must be passed down or something?
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Originally Posted by Chilledice
Lol now that would be too scary for me!
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Originally Posted by honeypig
Chilledice, I don't have a dang thing to offer except to keep you in my thoughts and tell you that I'm trusting the HP to get you through this.
It is OUTSTANDING that you're not drinking about it!
It is OUTSTANDING that you're not drinking about it!
im actually amazed at myself for not giving into the bottle, it wont solve my issues and the anxiety is NOT taking MY sober time from me!
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My advice is never hold anything back from your Dr, Chilled.
Even if you find it embarrassing I bet they've dealt with OCD before and will be able to help...or direct you to someone who can
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Even if you find it embarrassing I bet they've dealt with OCD before and will be able to help...or direct you to someone who can
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Originally Posted by Dee74
My advice is never hold anything back from your Dr, Chilled.
Even if you find it embarrassing I bet they've dealt with OCD before and will be able to help...or direct you to someone who can
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Even if you find it embarrassing I bet they've dealt with OCD before and will be able to help...or direct you to someone who can
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Yeah..Be honest with your Dr.. They're not going to lock you up for having a 'running mind' unless..it's running to some VERY dark places. Which mine has while heavily intoxicated. Not harming other people but, just wanting the 'spinning thoughts' to stop by any means including my own death. To be honest I'm too selfish a person to intentionally kill/harm myself..but, I have thought of death as an 'escape' in the past.That's where my medication/plan comes in. Hang in there! You are very much not alone!
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Originally Posted by DontRemember
Yeah..Be honest with your Dr.. They're not going to lock you up for having a 'running mind' unless..it's running to some VERY dark places. Which mine has while heavily intoxicated. Not harming other people but, just wanting the 'spinning thoughts' to stop by any means including my own death. To be honest I'm too selfish a person to intentionally kill/harm myself..but, I have thought of death as an 'escape' in the past.That's where my medication/plan comes in. Hang in there! You are very much not alone!
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I have such bad anxiety at times I would struggle for several hours to get out from under the covers and into the bathroom. My last relapse was caused because I wasn't properly treating my anxiety.
Now, I'm living on a sailboat with plans, should everything pan out, continue saving money to move across the country and going back to school.
See this cute little dachshund in my signature? He is my service dog and alerts me to take my anxiety medication before I feel an attack coming on. He actually will paw my leg or kneecap very deliberately until he sees that I have listened to him. Now that I take it early enough my meds can fully treat my extreme anxiety.
It's been five years since I've had a drink, and I consider Zero not just part of my medical treatment plan but also a contributing part of my recovery.
Now, I'm living on a sailboat with plans, should everything pan out, continue saving money to move across the country and going back to school.
See this cute little dachshund in my signature? He is my service dog and alerts me to take my anxiety medication before I feel an attack coming on. He actually will paw my leg or kneecap very deliberately until he sees that I have listened to him. Now that I take it early enough my meds can fully treat my extreme anxiety.
It's been five years since I've had a drink, and I consider Zero not just part of my medical treatment plan but also a contributing part of my recovery.
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Originally Posted by shockozulu
I have such bad anxiety at times I would struggle for several hours to get out from under the covers and into the bathroom. My last relapse was caused because I wasn't properly treating my anxiety.
Now, I'm living on a sailboat with plans, should everything pan out, continue saving money to move across the country and going back to school.
See this cute little dachshund in my signature? He is my service dog and alerts me to take my anxiety medication before I feel an attack coming on. He actually will paw my leg or kneecap very deliberately until he sees that I have listened to him. Now that I take it early enough my meds can fully treat my extreme anxiety.
It's been five years since I've had a drink, and I consider Zero not just part of my medical treatment plan but also a contributing part of my recovery.
Now, I'm living on a sailboat with plans, should everything pan out, continue saving money to move across the country and going back to school.
See this cute little dachshund in my signature? He is my service dog and alerts me to take my anxiety medication before I feel an attack coming on. He actually will paw my leg or kneecap very deliberately until he sees that I have listened to him. Now that I take it early enough my meds can fully treat my extreme anxiety.
It's been five years since I've had a drink, and I consider Zero not just part of my medical treatment plan but also a contributing part of my recovery.
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Please don't feel embarrassed, Chilledice. I am autistic and have extreme OCD and other severe pyschological issues which has gotten better through therapy and medication. I agree with Bunny that there is nothing wrong with taking meds to help. It's certainly not your fault and you are not alone. I spent so much time self-medicating with alcohol that I never confronted these problems head-on until recently. I was only making things worse by using drink as a crutch and it just made me more anxious and sick. Wishing you all the best!
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