Hello

I tried Hypnotheraphy and read most of McKenna, Milton Ericsson, Bandler,
Grinder books, etc

If you would like to go directly to the source of everything, go to to the
Milton Ericsson.

Well, I was into this before knowing my OCD. It helped a lot, I used to be a
heavy smoker, drinker, impulsive, etc. However, the core OCD problem
resisted in 20-25%.

RR


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    Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:50:14 -0000
    From: atila_the_bun
Subject: Hypnotherapy ?????

The Hypnotist, Paul McKenna was on Radio 2 the other day (yes OK I
listen to radio 2 but I'm not a tog) He mentioned that
hypnotherapy is very good for phobias and panic attacks (so I'm told
phobias and panic attacks are linked to OCD) . So this is my
question:-  Has any one tried Hypnotherapy for OCD or does any one
know if there is any research in to it?
Any info would be appreciated.
Atila the bun.

Good question, I went to a hypnotist many years ago who said that I was not
able to be hypnotised because I had to feel as though I was in control at
all times, or something along these lines. As I tried to explain that this
was a rather large component of OCD and that I was very willing to try and
be uncontrolling in order to be hypnotised, she explained that the session
was over and handed me a bill. I have since read that approx 1 in 10 people
are unable to be hypnotised and without wanting to be negative I have also
read that people with OCD often fall into this minority group. However I
also would be interested to hear anyones experience with hypnosis and
certainly any success stories. By the way, does anyone know of anyone who
worries about Mad Cow????????????????????   Thanks Kate






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>Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:50:14 -0000
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Would go along with Johns feelings.  Because I went down with OCD a few years
ago I've had to face up to inbuilt/learnt values and inconsistencies that have
made me miserable and anxious for 38 years.  After a 8 months of CBT I've
wittled out a base problem and am hopefully putting it all back together again
now.  I'll always be anxious, but I think I'll be anxious in a less claustrophic
way now.

I hope we can all find a way out somehow.

David.

----- Original Message -----
   From: Gonna Make it
   To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 9:02 PM
   Subject: [OCD Support UK] Never let go



   I'm reacting to the discussion about the worst thing about OCD.
   What the best thing about OCD?  What good can there be about OCD?
   I may not have had the roughest of rides in dealing with chronic anxiety
   compared to some of you and I'm feeling so much better right now.  I'm
   asking this question having read so much sadness and despair on the site.
   What's the best thing about OCD?
   For me it has been a teacher. I've learned that I can train my brain and
   realised that I can take responsibility for my own being and change my
   behaviour and make my life better.  (Very muddled sentence!)  That being
   positive is gut wrenching but persistance and practice pays off.
   I am not at the mercy of my own guilt ridden,  self blaming, wooly
   fragmented thinking.  The horror I have lived with for so long can be
   trancended (SP?).  I can be in a potential panic attack and stop, step back
   , be aware and cease from investing in it and beli\eve or not I've looked on
   my O.C.D (if I can call it that) as a blessing.  As something that will help
   me to build enormous strength for life which is hard, alot, for everyone.
   I couldn't have written this 6 months ago.  I might have thought these
   things but would not have had the strength or the peace to believe in them.
   Now I do.
   Be like a terrier with it's jaws clenched round a stuff toy.  Never let go.
   love john






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The Hypnotist, Paul McKenna was on Radio 2 the other day (yes OK I
listen to radio 2 but I'm not a tog) He mentioned that
hypnotherapy is very good for phobias and panic attacks (so I'm told
phobias and panic attacks are linked to OCD) . So this is my
question:-  Has any one tried Hypnotherapy for OCD or does any one
know if there is any research in to it?
Any info would be appreciated.
Atila the bun.

I have perfect grades without trying that hard, i can relate to
people of much higher intelligence & experience levels than most
people my age can, i am very organized, and i'm always on time.

Rei

I can read a 300-400 book in 24 hours, I have about average analyical skills
(Monk´s type), i can do two or three things at the time (TV, read book and
surf). All this is related to my OCD problem.

RR

I'm reacting to the discussion about the worst thing about OCD.
What the best thing about OCD?  What good can there be about OCD?
I may not have had the roughest of rides in dealing with chronic anxiety
compared to some of you and I'm feeling so much better right now.  I'm
asking this question having read so much sadness and despair on the site.
What's the best thing about OCD?
For me it has been a teacher. I've learned that I can train my brain and
realised that I can take responsibility for my own being and change my
behaviour and make my life better.  (Very muddled sentence!)  That being
positive is gut wrenching but persistance and practice pays off.
I am not at the mercy of my own guilt ridden,  self blaming, wooly
fragmented thinking.  The horror I have lived with for so long can be
trancended (SP?).  I can be in a potential panic attack and stop, step back
, be aware and cease from investing in it and beli\eve or not I've looked on
my O.C.D (if I can call it that) as a blessing.  As something that will help
me to build enormous strength for life which is hard, alot, for everyone.
I couldn't have written this 6 months ago.  I might have thought these
things but would not have had the strength or the peace to believe in them.
Now I do.
Be like a terrier with it's jaws clenched round a stuff toy.  Never let go.
love john






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Hi.  I wish I could say that I was doing well but i'm not.  i just
switched doctors & they started me on wellbutrin because i've gotten
quite depressed from teh OCd & relationship issues & school stress.
i contemplated taking my entire bottle of Trazodone last night but I
didn't & i don't think I ever would because even at the time I told
myself that I would go into the psychiatric ward if I really thought
I would hurt myself.  but for a while  (about half an hour) I was
kinda seriously contemplating it & that's really scary.  i think it
was because i was having a really long day of driving & i have a
throat infection & cold & starting a new med that hasn't had time to
kick in yet.  my mind keeps obsessing whether or not i would've
actually done it had i been home at the time & i'm so tired of
fighting with it.  i've had the obsession today like, "you want to
slit your wrist.  you should." and it makes me worry i will lose
control & do it even tho i know i can be strong.  but it's so scary
since yesterday.  but i have therapy on monday....which is good.
and i don't want to die.  i'm only eighteen & i ace AP courses
without trying.  it's like i have it all but still feel bad & people
don't understand how I can feel this bad most of the time.  but
overall today was better than yesterday.  i just keep wondering, did
i really intend to do it....

Hi Michael
Doing okay at the moment. Changed meds from Clomimparmine to Seroxat and
"intensity" of problems has eased off. Still find it difficult to resist the
urges to check but looking at ways of dealing with rituals. EG - every time I'm
at the sink upstairs in bathroom and shaving I feel compelled to keep rinsing my
touthbrush which is nearby ... of contamination - so what I did was move the
toothbrush beaker & toothbrush away from the area I'm using and then putting it
back after and finding that I then don't need to go through the stressful
cleaning process - rinsing under tap.
Look forward to hearing from you all
Dave
  ocdfighter <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Hello all,

Since the beginning of January I have never been so snowed under with
work. Consequently I have been reading posts on this group but not
making any myself - so sorry for being so quiet!

How is everyone doing?

post and let me know!

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Hello all,

Since the beginning of January I have never been so snowed under with
work. Consequently I have been reading posts on this group but not
making any myself - so sorry for being so quiet!

How is everyone doing?

post and let me know!

Michael

Sue
You could go to ask Jeeves and type in the name of your medication,you could
also try an anti-depressant website like, prozactruth@yahoogroups.com.
all the best
Belinda
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: mailto:Sue <lincoln.adhd@...
   To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:02 PM
   Subject: [OCD Support UK] Re: Is there anyone that can help.


   Please My GP has put me on Citalopram.
   I have been on Prozac for 2 yrs and its not helped, will the new
   medication help me.

   I'm feeling very low at the moment, I just wish all my thoughts will
   go away and I'll be normal, but what is Normal!

   If anyone give me some advice on the medication, I'll be so chuffed.

   Thanks


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This is a song that I have been working on about my OCD.
I hope maybe somebody can relate

I am hopeful for the day when I can rest.

Thanks!

Justin

Also, this just a rough and I am missing two lines on Verse 3.



Verse 1:
darkened eyes, threw thoughtless days
brought by this obsession
anxious wars i fight so fast
with panic and distraction
morbid visions of my death
fed from my compulsion
counting down these diseased routines
preventing nervous convulsion

Chorus:
voices shout at night
a knife threw my soul
oh' Lord forgive me
this terror i can't control
please step inside my flesh
take on my life
i hand you my freedom
your love and sacrifice

Verse 2:
here is my confession
this day i intend to pray
running this broken mind
i welcome you to stay
but now the dark has come
and fear is at its best
oh' Lord reveal to me
so now i shall rest

Verse 3:
a disorder bred deep inside
my youth throughout the ages
an everlasting consequence
a gene that has no changes
numbness to all who is around
along with every saint
(                                    )
(                                    )

Chorus:
voices shout at night
a knife threw my soul
oh' Lord forgive me
this terror i can't control
please step inside my flesh
take on my life
i hand you my freedom
your love and sacrifice

Bridge:
shadows on the wall
creep closer with every breath
an entity of evil, i cant except
illusions built, for this disorder (that) weeps
exhort in his name, finally i will sleep!

Chorus:
voices shout at night
a knife threw my soul
oh' Lord forgive me
this terror i can't control
please step inside my flesh
take on my life
i hand you my freedom
your love and sacrifice




Copyright 2003 JEdens





























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it's a deal.  yes, i am feeling a little better.  i realized this
weekend how precious life really is, a good friend of mine attempted
suicide.  luckily she didn't succeed, and i'm going to visit her
tomorrow evening.  but still, if she were gone, that would be so
incredibly sad.  so maybe thinking of the people that care about us,
and there have got to be some even when we don't feel like we can
talk to them, can keep us going.  well, if you ever want to email
me, feel free.  it's rachelbates@...  i never check my yahoo
mail.  take care...
Rei

--- In ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com, "Belinda Crouch" <belinda@c...>
wrote:
> My heart goes out to you.
> I felt like crying when i read your message,i too feel like shit
and i don't have anyone i can speak openly to either.
> I do hope you are feeling a little better today.
> I promise i will try to keep my strength up if you will.
> Take it easy
> All the best
> Belinda

Please My GP has put me on Citalopram.
I have been on Prozac for 2 yrs and its not helped, will the new
medication help me.

I'm feeling very low at the moment, I just wish all my thoughts will
go away and I'll be normal, but what is Normal!

If anyone give me some advice on the medication, I'll be so chuffed.

Thanks

My heart goes out to you.
I felt like crying when i read your message,i too feel like shit and i don't
have anyone i can speak openly to either.
I do hope you are feeling a little better today.
I promise i will try to keep my strength up if you will.
Take it easy
All the best
Belinda .----- Original Message -----
   From: mailto:sparkybates <sparkybates@...
   To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 5:25 PM
   Subject: [OCD Support UK] (unknown)


   not to sound depressing, but i want to die.  i just don't think
   it'll get any better.  and i'm so tired, physically & mentally.  i
   feel like shit most of the time & the times i'm not feeling like
   shit, about 10% of the time, it takes all of my energy.  i wake up
   tired, go through the motions of living, dream about death, and
   continue breathing in and out.  i have no plan to kill myself, and i
   saw my psychologist & physician yesterday & they are increasing my
   paxil.  but i have no one to talk to.  there's nothing more they can
   do.  i'm hopeless.


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Liz
All i can say is do it very very slowly,you should taper over months not weeks.
good luck
Belinda
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Liz Evans
   To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:17 PM
   Subject: Re: [OCD Support UK] OCD and Seroxat


   Hi Eileen yes i would be also interested to hear of
   people coming off Seroxat as i am about to embark on
   it after being on Seroxat for a year now.

   Regards Liz

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I'm a bit behind on this one but I am in full agreement.  My grotesque and
uneasy thinking feature in my life daily and when friends and relatives have
no idea what's going on it's a very lonely existance.  You know that being
open with people would help alot and that they would show their faith in you
but It's too much to say.  Too much to tell.
Peace and love
j




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>Reply-To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
>To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [OCD Support UK] Re: the worst thing for me about OCD
>is..................
>Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:48:44 -0000
>
>The worst thing for about OCD is hiding it. Living a lie behind a
>brave face while inside I am being consumed by it.
>


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Hi there
sorry I've not been logged on for ages so I've only just got your message.
I got my lamp at electronichealling.co.uk or com.  Can't remeber.  Do a
search for "sad lamps" or just s.a.d. or similar and you should find it.
My lamp cost 260 quid plus p&p but you do get them cheaper and they are
probably just as good.  I went over board as it was christmas.  Any way it's
the best thing I've ever bought in my entire life and spending that kind of
money is insignificant if it brings relief from the horrible thoughts.  I'm
so much more in control these days and the lamp must be contributing to
this.  I just wish I had time to use it more.
Check out material on SAD and you might recognise some of the symptoms.
All the best and let me know what you decide.
love
j






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>Reply-To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
>To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [OCD Support UK] Light therapy
>Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:20:20 -0000
>
>A most intersting post . . .tell me - where did you get your lamp
>from? Do they have a web site?
>
>Michael
>
>(OCDFIGHTER)
>
>--- In ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com, "Gonna Make it"
><elpensativo50@h...> wrote:
> >
> > I live in the west of scotland where sunlight is banned (by the
>heavy
> > cloud).  I recently bought a S.A.D. lamp as I felt my ocd was being
> > exasscerbated by the shocking weather.  A little "light"therapy in
>the
> > mornings before I go out has already lessened my general anxiety
>level and
> > makes getting up in the morning alot easier.  It lifts the anvil
>off my
> > chest.  Interesting stuff.
> > Sad lamps are a bit pricey but worth thinking about if the weather
>is poor
> > where you and your OCD are.  I mean Anxiety comes from different
>sources.
> > john
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Stephie Lynn <StarryKiss@a...>" <StarryKiss@a...>
> > >Reply-To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [OCD Support UK] Aromatherapy and sunshine! :)   ~Stephie
>Lynn
> > >Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 03:06:44 -0000
> > >
> > >Hi everyone! I just wanted to share a couple things with you, just
>in
> > >case anyone's interested...
> > >I began having OCD thoughts a little more than two years ago. While
> > >you won't be able to make the thoughts disappear overnight, here
>are
> > >a few tips to ease the anxiety they cause:
> > >
> > >1. Why not try AROMATHERAPY? I absolutely love it.  It can be
> > >something as simple as burning a soothing scented candle or oils,
>or
> > >using body washes/shower gels/ and lotions.  I do all of the above,
> > >plus wear a cold mask or a scented mask over my eye when I lie
>down,
> > >and it is so relaxing and helps me to calm down when I'm upset, or
> > >just to relax.  Of course it's not for everyone.  But it works for
> > >me, so I thought I'd post it in case anyone who doesn't do it
>wanted
> > >to try :)
> > >
> > >2.  SUNSHINE is one of the BEST cures for OCD/anxiety/depression
>that
> > >I have found.  I didn't even realize it till today.  It's been
>cloudy
> > >and cold a lot here in the north eastern U.S., but today the sun
>was
> > >out and it was BEAUTIFUL.  I felt 100% better than usual just to
>look
> > >outside and see a bright day instead of a gloomy one. Once again,
> > >some of you are probably like ummmmm ok? lol. but i'm serious.
>next
> > >time you're feeling anxious, sit in the sunllight and enjoy it. It
> > >helps!
> > >
> > >Hope everyone is doing well.
> > >
> > >Love,
> > >Stephie Lynn
> > >
> >
> >
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Hi All,

I will almost certainly not making regular postings on here in the
future due to an overloading workload from the OCD Action website and
forum and other website jobs I have to complete.

I wish you all the very best of luck and another Thank You to Michael
for setting up this very valuable resource.

Best regards all.

Ashley.

Hi Rachel
YOU ARE NOT HOPELESS! I know you can get better, we all can.  I know at times it
all just seems way to much to handle and its just sooooo draining.  I know Ive
said this before but just hang in there cos things WILL get better.  When things
are tough like they obviously are at the moment just keep reminding yourself
that it wont always be like this.  Thats what I do when its really getting me
down.  Just keep reminding yourself that one day things wont be like this. Just
keep going, 1 step at a time, and eventually you will get there.
Take Care,
Love hugs and prayers,
Gemma
  "sparkybates <sparkybates@...>" <sparkybates@...> wrote:not to
sound depressing, but i want to die.  i just don't think
it'll get any better.  and i'm so tired, physically & mentally.  i
feel like shit most of the time & the times i'm not feeling like
shit, about 10% of the time, it takes all of my energy.  i wake up
tired, go through the motions of living, dream about death, and
continue breathing in and out.  i have no plan to kill myself, and i
saw my psychologist & physician yesterday & they are increasing my
paxil.  but i have no one to talk to.  there's nothing more they can
do.  i'm hopeless.


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I reckon that many of us can identify with that.  I dream of a place where all
the anxiety, doubt, compulsive checking all stops.  You're not hopeless, none of
us are, it's just we've been blessed with crap brain chemistry.

I'm a mess most of the time, tho' therapy has eased the worst of it, and get
really frustrated with myself for the way I feel.

Hope the drugs help, and keep on talking about it.

Best wishes, David.

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: sparkybates <sparkybates@...>
   To: ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 5:25 PM
   Subject: [OCD Support UK] (unknown)


   not to sound depressing, but i want to die.  i just don't think
   it'll get any better.  and i'm so tired, physically & mentally.  i
   feel like shit most of the time & the times i'm not feeling like
   shit, about 10% of the time, it takes all of my energy.  i wake up
   tired, go through the motions of living, dream about death, and
   continue breathing in and out.  i have no plan to kill myself, and i
   saw my psychologist & physician yesterday & they are increasing my
   paxil.  but i have no one to talk to.  there's nothing more they can
   do.  i'm hopeless.


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not to sound depressing, but i want to die.  i just don't think
it'll get any better.  and i'm so tired, physically & mentally.  i
feel like shit most of the time & the times i'm not feeling like
shit, about 10% of the time, it takes all of my energy.  i wake up
tired, go through the motions of living, dream about death, and
continue breathing in and out.  i have no plan to kill myself, and i
saw my psychologist & physician yesterday & they are increasing my
paxil.  but i have no one to talk to.  there's nothing more they can
do.  i'm hopeless.

Hi

  You are not kidding Seroxat sure is a bitch to come off.  It is
good to hear that someone has managed to come off Seroxat and that
the symptoms will eventually wear-off.

My Consultant at the hospital decided the time had come to come off
Seroxat.  He felt they were no longer helping me and has now put me
on to Trazadone.  Has anyone been on it?

My OCD symptoms vary from checking, e.g. fridge, cooker, fire,
plugs, lights, taps etc, it adds up to rather a large list.  I also
have problems with posting letters and even going to the ATM
machine, I know it sounds totally irrational.  It takes me about 2
hours to do all my checking before I can leave the house, and when I
am locking the door, if I get disturbed in any way, I have got to go
through it all again.  One time I was visiting a friend in hospital,
and even though I hadn't used the iron, it was in my head, so I had
to take it in my rucksack to the hospital, mad or what!!!!  Bet you
wish you hadn't asked now!

What are your OCD symptoms, I would be really interested to hear.

All the best
Eileen


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<sammieinch@h...>" <sammieinch@h...> wrote:
> Hi Eileen, don't worry, you're not alone. Seroxat is a bitch of a
> drug to give up, I've done it but it wasn't easy. Just try and
ride
> the symptoms if u can, they do wear off eventually.
>
> I felt extremely dizzy, it was like I'd move my head and the rest
of
> the world would be trying to catch up! I was also very emotional -
> seeing a woman patting her dog in the street sent me off in floods
> of tears!
>
> Can I ask why you are trying to come off and what your OCD symtoms
> are?
>
>

Hi Eileen yes i would be also interested to hear of
people coming off Seroxat as i am about to embark on
it after being on Seroxat for a year now.

Regards Liz

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Hi Eileen, don't worry, you're not alone. Seroxat is a bitch of a
drug to give up, I've done it but it wasn't easy. Just try and ride
the symptoms if u can, they do wear off eventually.

I felt extremely dizzy, it was like I'd move my head and the rest of
the world would be trying to catch up! I was also very emotional -
seeing a woman patting her dog in the street sent me off in floods
of tears!

Can I ask why you are trying to come off and what your OCD symtoms
are?

--- In ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com, "Pip <leenie1@n...>"
<leenie1@n...> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> I have recently joined the group and find it really helpful to
know
> that I am not alone.
>
> I have had severe OCD for the last seven years and have been on
> various tablets, the last of which was Seroxat which I have been
> trying to come off.  I was on 60 mg daily and over the last two
> month my doctor has reduced the dose and I started a new drug
> yesterday called Trazodone.
>
> I am experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms, including spot
> headaches, dizziness, nausea, blood shot eyes and extreme lethargy.
>
> I wondered if anyone in the group has experience of this?  I would
> appreciate any advice.
>
> Thanks
> Eileen

Hi Eileen, don't worry, you're not alone. Seroxat is a bitch of a
drug to give up, I've done it but it wasn't easy. Just try and ride
the symptoms if u can, they do wear off eventually.

I felt extremely dizzy, it was like I'd move my head and the rest of
the world would be trying to catch up! I was also very emotional -
seeing a woman patting her dog in the street sent me off in floods
of tears!

Can I ask why you are trying to come off and what your OCD symtoms
are?

--- In ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com, "Pip <leenie1@n...>"
<leenie1@n...> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> I have recently joined the group and find it really helpful to
know
> that I am not alone.
>
> I have had severe OCD for the last seven years and have been on
> various tablets, the last of which was Seroxat which I have been
> trying to come off.  I was on 60 mg daily and over the last two
> month my doctor has reduced the dose and I started a new drug
> yesterday called Trazodone.
>
> I am experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms, including spot
> headaches, dizziness, nausea, blood shot eyes and extreme lethargy.
>
> I wondered if anyone in the group has experience of this?  I would
> appreciate any advice.
>
> Thanks
> Eileen

Hi Eileen, don't worry, you're not alone. Seroxat is a bitch of a
drug to give up, I've done it but it wasn't easy. Just try and ride
the symptoms if u can, they do wear off eventually.

I felt extremely dizzy, it was like I'd move my head and the rest of
the world would be trying to catch up! I was also very emotional -
seeing a woman patting her dog in the street sent me off in floods
of tears!

Can I ask why you are trying to come off and what your OCD symtoms
are?

--- In ocdsupportuk@yahoogroups.com, "Pip <leenie1@n...>"
<leenie1@n...> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> I have recently joined the group and find it really helpful to
know
> that I am not alone.
>
> I have had severe OCD for the last seven years and have been on
> various tablets, the last of which was Seroxat which I have been
> trying to come off.  I was on 60 mg daily and over the last two
> month my doctor has reduced the dose and I started a new drug
> yesterday called Trazodone.
>
> I am experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms, including spot
> headaches, dizziness, nausea, blood shot eyes and extreme lethargy.
>
> I wondered if anyone in the group has experience of this?  I would
> appreciate any advice.
>
> Thanks
> Eileen