OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE SYMPTOMS, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, & ANXIETY

Go away without medicine.

feeds@yuku.com (Cherubhugs) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:17:14 GMT

Hi
Does PPD/OCD go away without medications? I have been on Lexapro and Prozac and had severe allergic reactions to both and was hospitalized. I am scared to try something new. I read on another forum that it "Usually goes away within a couple of months." Is this true? I never had OCD until I had my baby 3 months ago and it is scary. I want to get better but am so scared of the medication making me crazier than I am now.

Crazy Day

feeds@yuku.com (KarenM) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:50 GMT

I hate posting about myself anymore b/c it's been 19 months and I feel like I should be back to the old me. I don't want to discourage people in any way. I've accepted that I have pretty severe ocd. It's with me pretty much all day. I can function and take care of my kids and work but it's always around. Usually, I'm positive about it but today I'm feel that depression creep in again. 8 months ago I was in the hospital getting ECT. It's like I'm...

Question regarding CBT

feeds@yuku.com (Piper) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:27:45 GMT

I'm looking into CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) that a friend recommended to me. I have a weird question about the "de-sensitization" process that I've been reading about. For example, someone afraid of spider first looking at pictures of a spider, etc.

If one has had disturbing IT's of a violent or sexual nature toward their child, would this process be part of therapy? I mean, would the counselor make me look at child porn or pictures of injured...

The chat time will be changed tonight.

feeds@yuku.com (homegirlhayward ) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:08:46 GMT

Everyone, the chat will be changed tonight to 8:00pm PST, 9:00pm MST, 10:00pm CST, 11:00pm EST

I have to attend my daughter's Halloween concert tonight, but I'll be here for a late chat!

Dr hopping and shopping and shortness of breath oh my!

feeds@yuku.com (kellybobelly) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:14:24 GMT

My latest recurrence in the PP world of anxiety started four weeks ago as shortness of breath while I was sick. Which then lead to a good ol' trip to the ER for a breathing treatment and a diagnosis of having a bronchospasm caused by allergies.Allergies or anxiety? Hmmm...chicken egg situation.

The shortness of breath and tightness in my chest are still there. It causes me so much distress. I feel like I'm having an asthma attack which then brings on a panic attack. Yeah...

tingling

feeds@yuku.com (KarenM) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:21:10 GMT

Hi girls. I haven't posted a problem in awhile but I'm kinda freaking out about something. I do have anxiety and from time to time, I've had tingling in my arms, or face, or feet. Not even when I'm breathing hard. It's always come and passed. For the past week and a half, I've had tingling in my left foot. It doesn't hurt but it's pretty much always there. I find myself back into my old habits...googling MS and tingling. My anxiety has been on and off...

on the brink....long

feeds@yuku.com (graceofansley) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:57:43 GMT

History: Happily married 28 y/o SAHM to Daughter 2.5yrs and Son 5wks.

After my first daughter was born I didn't feel "right" I was anxious, angry/irritable and had no desire to interact with her, or anyone else. I saw my GP and after multiple tests she diagnosed me with having Adult ADD and put me on Adderall (wasn't suprised about this as I had suspected it for some time) Things were fine for almost a year, but the more active she...

A book to help anxiety

feeds@yuku.com (kellybobelly) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:46:28 GMT

I just wanted to share the name of a book that I have read 3 times during my times of anxiety.
The author of the book is Claire Weekes. She has since passed away, she was born in 1903. Her verbage is a bit dated in her
books but she really hits the nail on the head in terms of anxiety. If I remember correctly she refers to anxiety as a
"nervous condition". Her books are wonderful and I really highly suggest reading them if you want to understand anxiety and how
...

Baby Blues

feeds@yuku.com (motherofthree) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:19:08 GMT

I gave birth to my third child at the end of September. I remember feeling like I do with my other two, but I think because he is my last baby, these feelings are worse.

Everything you read about the "baby blues" and post-partum depression are similar. The mother either wants nothing to do with the new baby, has a fear of harming the baby, or feels inadequate to care for the baby. I truly feel alone in that I have quite the opposite. I feel like I am obsessed with him. I...

judging myself for IT's

feeds@yuku.com (summyc) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:34:45 GMT

Thanks to this board and my doc I know that the IT's are a symptom of my anxiety and do not have meaning but the hard thing for me is that I give my IT's meaning by turning the images into thoughts which makes it feel more "real". I know OCD has been called the "doubting disease" and I know when I get to anxious that I have IT's I am constantly questioning myself. Does anyone have experience with personalizing IT's into thoughts? What has helped you deal...

anxiety

feeds@yuku.com (Liz0307) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:06:33 GMT

Help! I dropped my 2 month old at my inlaw's for the night since it's my bday and my husband and I wanted to get some rest. But I couldn't make it out the door without bawling because of leaving her. Now I can't sleep. I know my inlaws are capable of caring for her - they raised 4 kids, but the problem is I am not there with her and I can't do anything for her. I don't want her to feel that I'm abandoning her, can she feel that at 2 months? She was upset and...

Does anyone else feel like the ITs and OCD stuff is sticking around after "recovery?"

feeds@yuku.com (Professorwhatwasithinking) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:58:08 GMT

I know I had anxiety all my life--terrible anxiety but I didn't know what it was until my son was born. I had Psychosis along with PPOCD and PPD when my son was born last summer. I can say in the afirmative that I have now been in HELL. I know what hell looks like and feels like. But I'm also here to tell the tale thanks to my incredible husband. The PPP was quickly handled with Prozac once my husband realized I was hallucinating. The PPD took eight months to shake off but it did...

Anxiety

feeds@yuku.com (SJ1987) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:16:28 GMT

Lately i have been so anxious. Anxiety kicks me in the ass all the time. It feels like a panic attack and i dont know how to get rid of it. Any suggestions?

how can I PM?

feeds@yuku.com (summyc) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:28:07 GMT

How can I PM one of the site moderators?

my anxiety, PPOCD, and support needed!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (summyc) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:19:55 GMT

I have been battling anxiety since college when I starting getting panic attacks about the future after graduation, I have never been able to tolerate uncertainty. My father's side of the family is filled with neurosis and worry but I had no idea what anxiety was and how debilitating it can be. So, two years later I had the worst episode of...

About OCD

feeds@yuku.com (homegirlhayward ) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:54:13 GMT

Coping with OCD

With early diagnosis and the right treatment, people can avoid the suffering that comes with OCD. They also have a greater chance of avoiding depression and relation-ship problems that often come with OCD.

Unfortunately, OCD tends to be underdiagnosed and undertreated. This is partly because many people with OCD are ashamed and secretive about their symptoms, and some do not believe they have a problem. Another factor is that many healthcare...

is anyone on? I am having a MAJOR panic attack and OCD - Terrified

feeds@yuku.com (jsalsa) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:32:41 GMT

So been off of meds for 8 weeks and feeling really bad. My OCD is in high gear and I am anxious. Please help - I am terrified. IIt iis like everything my Dr said to me means nothing right now.

I recently have been having weird obsessions about harm etc like I did when I had PPD. I know I would never act on anything BUT I CAN"T Take the feelings anymore. HATE IT.

I was just telling a family member that I was having the "bad thoughts" and they were liek...

This is sooo hard.. I come up with a new obsession every day! I hope CBT HELPS

feeds@yuku.com (jsalsa) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:30:21 GMT

so been off meds for 2 months. been pretty bad for 2 weeks. My fear of OCD has sparked OCD. not too surprising. I only had 1 CBT session so that will take time. My Dr still doesn't want to put me back on meds. This is weird sort of. But she is an expert in OCD/PPD and has known me for 2 years so I am trying to trust her.

ANYWAY my new obsession..... I started driving again after 18 years and I have been taking my daughter out...

Hard to stay away

feeds@yuku.com (KarenM) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:18:52 GMT

I miss you girls. I miss helping people...I'm going to keep dropping in here and there. My therapist tells me to stay off boards but I feel like all I'm doing here is helping others. I'm not searching for answers or looking for reassurance. It makes me feel good to offer advice to women. Is that bad?

Guilt and Shame

feeds@yuku.com (KristofsMommy) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:44:18 GMT

I was looking back at pictures of my son throughout the early months of his first year. I was overcome by guilt. I remember that I said that I didn't like him, how I wanted to leave, and how irritated I would feel when he needed something. I know that I loved him during that time. He was always dressed adorably and well groomed. Lots of smiles. His basic needs were always met, and although I know he sensed my tension and stress, I am so grateful that he did not understand the words I...