Karen's Journal
I kept a journal awhile back but I haven't written in awhile. It's been 13 months for me. Daily anxiety over little tasks and repetitive thoughts that cause me anxiety for hours each day. Some days...
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(((KAREN))) Just because ECT didnt completly fix you does NOT mean you are a failure. Did it work at all? For some people it dosent. Have you had your thyroid tested? Have you had your thyriod...
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I had my thyroid tested in the beginning and it was fine. I've been doing CBT all along. They don't cause me so much anxiety...they're just always there and they annoy me. I can't shake them. I'm not...
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I had my boys this summer 24/7 and it is sooooooo freaking hard! Make sure you are taking time for you, even if it is only a few minutes.
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I've been thinking alot about my ocd and I'm looking back at times when little things would bug me and I couldn't get them out of my mind. When we were having our house built and something was a...
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WOW! I am excited about your progress. I hope things continue along this path!!
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I'm so up and down with the IT's. Some days, I think about my illness for HOURS. It affects my job, my family, and my life. It's so hard sometimes. The ocd gets me depressed. My husband says I spend...
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Karen, I'm so sorry to hear that the ECT didn't get you to 100%, but if it cured the depression side of things, that is still great progress. The OCD is a bit harder usually and ECT is not really...
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Thanks, Tara. That really helped. I hope you are doing great, girl!
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Well, I'm officially stopping my journal. I started intensive CBT therapy yesterday and after the first session, it was a huge wake up call for me. I spend hours each day thinking about my illness and...
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Thats a huge step to recognize that! I too stepped away from the site a long time ago at the begining. Good luck! Heather
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You get a "WOW" award. Good for you! Please keep us posted on how well you are doing.
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I'm back..it's been 14 months and I went a good three weeks with little IT's and they were really quiet. Does anyone know what I mean by that? It's hard to explain. I have been exercising and feeling...
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B/c of the risperidone, I haven't seen a period since before I got pregnant. But, I still must ovulate b/c the ITS are around the clock the same time each month. It's horrible. Why am I on these huge...
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I would think something is happening hormonally if you are experiencing more symptoms about the same time every month. Mention this pattern to your doctor. I'm sorry you are having some hard days....
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