bertly
09-19-2007, 12:07 AM
Hi all,
I have been lurking for a week or so. I cannot tell you how happy I was to find this site. :angel:
I have mostly intrusive thoughts and some obsessions. I also have anxiety and it has all been getting worse again. I have also in the past "seen" images
{{{so scary}}}
I have been off meds for a year. ( I was pg so I wanted to be free of drugs )
I did fine the whole pregnancy (NEVER felt better) but now, 4 months after, I am a mess.:(
So...my choices were to be pg the rest of my life :D
(believe me I thought about it LOL) or get back on meds.
So, I started Zoloft tonight and I just pray that it kicks in fast.
I sort of felt like a failure getting back on meds but for me and my wonderful hubby and child I have to.
My big question is...does anyone know how to find a therapist that specializes in ocd?
I have a lot of crud from my childhood and now but I am scared to talk about.
Things from childhood include abuse..that is always hard to discuss and as for the ocd...
You know..you never want "them" to think you would actually do the things you think about. Like they will put you away... say Im crazy..
Intrusive thoughts can be so scary, yet I know what its from..UGH WHY!!!!
I just hate feeling this way..
Thanks for listening :)
God Bless
I have been lurking for a week or so. I cannot tell you how happy I was to find this site. :angel:
I have mostly intrusive thoughts and some obsessions. I also have anxiety and it has all been getting worse again. I have also in the past "seen" images
{{{so scary}}}
I have been off meds for a year. ( I was pg so I wanted to be free of drugs )
I did fine the whole pregnancy (NEVER felt better) but now, 4 months after, I am a mess.:(
So...my choices were to be pg the rest of my life :D
(believe me I thought about it LOL) or get back on meds.
So, I started Zoloft tonight and I just pray that it kicks in fast.
I sort of felt like a failure getting back on meds but for me and my wonderful hubby and child I have to.
My big question is...does anyone know how to find a therapist that specializes in ocd?
I have a lot of crud from my childhood and now but I am scared to talk about.
Things from childhood include abuse..that is always hard to discuss and as for the ocd...
You know..you never want "them" to think you would actually do the things you think about. Like they will put you away... say Im crazy..
Intrusive thoughts can be so scary, yet I know what its from..UGH WHY!!!!
I just hate feeling this way..
Thanks for listening :)
God Bless
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seriousperson
09-19-2007, 01:47 AM
When I got my psychiatrist (who is also a therapist) I got a list of psy dr.'s in the area where I live that accept my insurance. Then I showed the list to my internist (it could be any trusted medical professional), and she circled a few of them that she would recommend. Then I called them and asked what they specialized in. Often they will have several areas of specialization, which is good for me.
There are still some things I haven't told my psychiatrist even though I've been seeing him for over 2 years. I know what it's like when you just don't want to give voice to those memories.
There are still some things I haven't told my psychiatrist even though I've been seeing him for over 2 years. I know what it's like when you just don't want to give voice to those memories.
seaturtle
09-19-2007, 11:00 PM
Hi,
You might contact the OCD Foundation; they may know of someone in your area. You can also call various therapists and just ask, find out what their track record is, how they treat.
You are not a failure because you went back to meds. You are a sucess, because you're doing what you need to be to be a good mother and wife.
Nothing wrong with that.
Odd, isn't it, that there's no stigma attached to taking aspirin for a headache.But a psych drug for a physical brain disorder..oh, boy. I think we get influenced by stigma and judge ourselves.
Hope to hear more from you, take care,
Seaturtle
You might contact the OCD Foundation; they may know of someone in your area. You can also call various therapists and just ask, find out what their track record is, how they treat.
You are not a failure because you went back to meds. You are a sucess, because you're doing what you need to be to be a good mother and wife.
Nothing wrong with that.
Odd, isn't it, that there's no stigma attached to taking aspirin for a headache.But a psych drug for a physical brain disorder..oh, boy. I think we get influenced by stigma and judge ourselves.
Hope to hear more from you, take care,
Seaturtle
bertly
09-20-2007, 09:35 AM
Thank you both for your response.
I will check the OCD foundation and with my insurance co.
Have a great rest of the week!
I will check the OCD foundation and with my insurance co.
Have a great rest of the week!