I am really appreciative of both Barb's and Lisa's response to my letter. It helps tremendously to speak to people who have tried it. Both of you state that...
Good, Ron! I will say some extra prayers for you today so that all goes well at the clinic. I'm glad Lisa and I were able to help you concerning the medication...
Barb is absolutely right. It will definitly take a while to notice improvement. Also, most likely you will be given a small dose and have it gradually...
Hello Barb and Lisa, Again thanks for your thoughtful words. I had intended to go to the Clinic on Friday and was unable to as something big came up: I had ...
Thanks for the reference you gave me. Indeed it covers a whole range of really necessary things that the OCD person has to deal with and I will be sure to keep...
Dear Ron, I hope your interview went well yesterday. I understand why you wanted to go to that instead of the clinic. I will keep you in my prayers. I always...
Hi, I am a middle aged female that has been suffering with OCD for more than 20 years. I have the checking part of OCD. I have to repetitively check doors,...
Hi, Unfortunately there is no cure known for OCD to date, but there are two powerful methods to get it under control. Compulsive checking is common OCD...
... more ... repetitively ... at ... Hi. I've had OCD for 36 years and checking has been a very big part of my problem. So I know what your going through. I...
This disease can be devastating and limiting for we often feel a very strong need to avoid that which causes us so much anxiety. While we all suffer in...
Say, Ron, thanks for saying Lisa and I can help people. I continue to pray for all of us who suffer from ocd. I also pray for all those who have to deal with...
Oh, I'm so glad you are reading that book. It is so helpful. Not avoiding a feared situation is one of the hardest things to master. Believe me I know. He...
Hi Barb, The name of the book is "Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" by Jonathan Grayson; Publisher Berkley Books, New York. I am reading it presently...
The way I understand neutralize is say you are having an OC thought, like this counter is dirty, and in order to expose yourself you say Yes, it is really...
Your explanation is superb, and has indeed clarified the matter for me. I was reading the book today and could not make complete sense of what was meant by...
Thanks, Ron! I'll get the book later this week and start reading it. I've read Brain Lock and that was good. I've also read the OCD Workbook and that, too, was...
Boy, I'll have to read this again to let it sink in. I really don't do that. However, I have faulty beliefs and I think those are the toughies that one must ...
Way to go Lisa! Yeah I said that (and got in some trouble) for saying that with OCD baby steps dont help much, you pretty much have to go all the way. I did...
Hi Elaine, When I used in live in SF Bay Area, about 7-8 years ago, I went to Dr Lorrin Koran who is a world-renowned expert in OCD medications. He is at...
Say, you said you have Scrupulosity ocd. So do I! Let's talk more about what really has helped you! My big fear is that I will contaminate someone with ...
Hi Lisa! You are a fine girl! Stand firm, you do a great job! Alex. ... thought, like this counter is dirty, and in order to expose yourself you say Yes, it is...
Hi, I'm new to the OCD Group. I was diagnosed with OCD two months ago. I have very distressing thoughts and impulses of killing my family and sometimes killing...
Hello Brigi, You are in the right place; I read your message and just wanted you to know that while I do not know how to answer you, someone will soon reply...
Dear Brigi, It's common when women are pregnant to go into ocd. My daughter got worse when she was pregnant. She knew she already was, though, and so she was...
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