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My CBT is going pretty well, I'm trying to do all that exposure stuff, my psychologist was pretty happy, that I managed to walk around a few shops and although I was being followed, I didn't think they were part of the conspricay.

I can even get on the metro - with out thinking that about every person that looks at me.
This is all because of my amazing psychologist without her I wouldn't have been able to do any of this.

Before I see her again - I'm trying to find some more proof and trying not to avoid people that I think are trying to kill me.
The hardest one is trying to go outside or at least open the window when the cameras are there, to see if they can control what I think and tell me to do things. I know they can, so I'm not really sure I should.

Apart from that it's going super well

Nicola

Thu Dec 24 2009 12:33:29 #
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Hi Nicola

Well done on beating these other fears and the fear that you had aids.

Best of luck when you see your psychologist in two weeks. I am sure she will be able to help you with your other fears. It will be great when you are able to go out again without being afraid.

Annexx

Thu Dec 24 2009 12:53:43 #
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The Aids one took a bit time, a lot of talking to my psychologist about it and not going for any tests and trying to trust my self.

I have a list of things I try and go through to slow down my thinking and not jump to conclusions.

She's helped so much with my OCD and all the real stuff that's happening, she's kept me out of trouble as well.

Nicola

Thu Dec 24 2009 13:14:08 #
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She sounds brilliant. But you are brilliant too for working so hard at silencing these thoughts. Wouldn't it be nice if you could help people with OCD when you get your degree in psychology.

Anne x

Thu Dec 24 2009 13:20:59 #
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Thanks
She's awesome and yeah that would be cool as well.
I think I'm about 60% there now.

I should have mentioned my nurse as well, she's helped me go out and been there when someone tried to give me a message and I think I can trust her enough to tell her things.
There's 1 thing she could really help with - but hopefully that's coming soon.

Nicola

Thu Dec 24 2009 13:40:26 #
Truddles
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Hi Nicola,
My how different you sound! It's good to hear that you are making progress with your psychologist. I'm really proud of you and I hope that you are proud of yourself.
Glad that you're ready for Christmas.

Truddles

Thu Dec 24 2009 13:48:52 #
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Thanks
She's really amazing.

Since some people want to know how I try and slow down my thinking, this is how -
I look for alternatives and try to think how other people would react (people I trust)
If there's any evidence for other things and if it's as bad as it seems.
How I'd like to react in the situation.
Think of ways to deal with it in the future and try it out.

A shortened version of what my doctor told me.

It works sometimes.

Nicola

Thu Dec 24 2009 14:17:13 #
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Hi Nicola

Thanks. This is a very good strategy which I will try out myself. I will let you know how I get on as unwanted thoughts are my biggest problem now.

Love
Anne

Thu Dec 24 2009 15:01:29 #
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Yeah it's good stuff

Nicola

Thu Dec 24 2009 15:47:29 #
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Hi Nicola

I just wanted to tell you how useful that tip was. I had a panic attack in Sainsbury's as there are so many drains there. As we were driving home I followed your tips. I asked myself:
'What would other people do and how can I put this right'. When I got home I walked on the most fearsome drain in my garden and got my control back.

Love
Anne

Sat Dec 26 2009 15:31:01 #
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Yeah it does help.
My psychologist is awesome - she knows all cool stuff.

Nicola

Sat Dec 26 2009 16:48:07 #
Truddles
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Hi Nicola,
I too am finding your advice helpful.
Truddles

Sat Dec 26 2009 16:57:56 #
aishah
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hi everyone, i used to post on the forum until a couple of years ago. since then i often login but dont have the guts to post anything. i have just completed a long course of cbt at the maudsley (CADATS) and ocd symptoms had reduced from severe to mild so i was really happy, just before my last appt. i started taking clomipramine in order to try and keep the ocd at bay for the future, within a couple of days of taking it the intrusive thoughts plagued me at an alarming rate and i couldnt cope, anxiety levels were so high i couldnt even eat, i was terrified! i hadnt had it so bad for couple of years. my psychiatrist said that it wasnt due to taking the new medication, but im not convinced. at the moment i am scared and feel unprepared to cope with my ocd despite having cbt. does anyone have any ideas. also the layout of the forum has changed and i didnt know how to send a new post

Sat Dec 26 2009 19:39:16 #
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Dear Aishah

Welcome back to the forum.

I have only been on the forum for 7 weeks and have found it really helpful. With the help of members I have gained real control of my OCD. I have also found it helpful having a few friends to whom I can confide more confidentially. You can request friends on your profile page. I have made several really good friends who I trust as much, if not more, than virtually anyone I know.

If you feel too shy to talk openly why not send me a PM. I might not know the answers - but a problem shared is a problem halved.

Gladx

Sat Dec 26 2009 21:50:57 #
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My god - I'm so happy I have the most perfect doctor
She's so cool and amazing

I kind of accept maybe I am psychotic - but it doesn't change the way I think about anything - but my doctor said it's ok to be.

I don't really think I jump to conclusions - but I need to try and remember there's always another explanation.

Although I seem to have 0 chance of talking to the person who could help.

and RIP The Rev

Nicola

Tue Jan 5 2010 18:04:18 #
Truddles
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Hi Nicola,

Good to hear from you on the forum again.

It's good when you manage to find a doctor especially one that is perfect. Is she easy to talk to? I used to find it difficult to talk to my CBT therapist, but something clicked yesterday and now it's much easier to talk.

I think that you're right when you say -
I don't really think I jump to conclusions - but I need to try and remember there's always another explanation.
If we're honest we're all guilty of jumping to conclusions and need to remember that there's always another explanation.

Truddles

Wed Jan 6 2010 15:22:13 #
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Yeah, she's awesome - I can tell her everything, I totally trust her and she doesn't change.

I don't think I was jumping to conclusions though - I think I am right - just seems too much for it not to be true.

Wed Jan 6 2010 17:57:16 #
Wombat140
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I'd still like to know what it is that you think is too much to be a coincidence. You never explained that. But if you think you shouldn't say yet then that's OK.
Wombat140

Wed Jan 6 2010 18:39:22 #