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Re: Alone?

--- In theobsessivelycleanden@y..., k k <beefy100@y...> wrote:
> Could it be, that is with me, one of my compulsions is to seek
reasurance via the internet and telephone, and as I am having cbt,
one of the aims is to stop such reasurrances for occuring and so as
much as I would love to get more involved with this board am I
actually harming myself in doing so? Bit mixed up at the moment. Is
it good to talk to fellow sufferers or am I only fuelling more OCD
problems. Any answers?
> I agree with you that their isn't much understanding of OCD in this
country. They seem to have a better idea in the USA!
>
> I'm sorry to hear about your partner and hope that things will get
better for him.
>
> It is an awful disorder and I think boards like this are very good
indeed. When I was going through hell a number of years ago, I didn't
have a clue what was going on! I was scared to go and see the doctor,
cos I thought he would lock me up.
>
> When I was told what I had it was a great relief.
>
> I suppose I just want to see more action here. Sorry if it seemed I
was complaining. Just looking to see who was still active here I
suppose.
>
> Yours
>
> Keith
>
>
>
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Mon Jul 22, 2002 12:47 am

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This group board seems to be dead! Am I the only one who comes here now? Even the owner of this group doen't bother turning up! Why don't we really get this...
k k
beefy100
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Jul 21, 2002
2:47 am

k k <beefy100@...> wrote: Hi Keith I dont think the group is dead, just that OCD is a particularly hard illness to live with. There doesnt seem much...
Dawn Talbot
loulou783
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Jul 21, 2002
11:17 am

I agree with you that their isn't much understanding of OCD in this country. They seem to have a better idea in the USA! I'm sorry to hear about your partner...
k k
beefy100
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Jul 21, 2002
10:39 pm

... reasurance via the internet and telephone, and as I am having cbt, one of the aims is to stop such reasurrances for occuring and so as much as I would love...
leeesome
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Jul 22, 2002
12:47 am

Hi All, I agree that finding out about OCD in the UK is so much hard work, when I was lookign for support last year I found it so difficult. Further to my last...
guy_forever_dreaming
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Jul 22, 2002
9:16 pm

I understand what you mean Lee when you say you are concerned you are using the board for reassurance. I suppose I'm going against what is taught in CBT, but...
k k
beefy100
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Jul 23, 2002
8:58 pm

Keith, sorry it's taken so long to reply. Update is this. I've now finished my CBT and an on 3 month checks. Not at all convinced I have got as far as I can go...
leeesome
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Aug 7, 2002
12:48 am

Now it's my turn to apologize for not replying sooner! Sorry! I hope that you don't feel too exposed now you've ended your CBT. But as you know there comes a...
k k
beefy100
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Aug 11, 2002
10:14 pm

Hi Keith & everyone! I must apologise, I have been neglecting this Group and Message Board for a while and feel really bad about it, SORRY! Truth is I think I...
saniwani
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Aug 8, 2002
12:22 pm

Hi Sani! I saw the programme last night too & thought it was really good - brought a lump to my throat to see others getting 'stuck' in the same way as I...
marg432001uk
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Aug 8, 2002
8:30 pm

I too watched the programme, but was dissapointed, there wasn't any mention of pure ocd people. I hope in the next episode, they cover this too. I too felt for...
k k
beefy100
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Aug 11, 2002
9:55 pm

k k <beefy100@...> wrote: I hope they mention intrusive thought OCD as this is the most treatment resistant and the most difficult for others to deal...
Dawn Talbot
loulou783
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Aug 12, 2002
11:34 am

Yes the reassurance thing can be a real burden for a none OCD partner. IT's because of the nasty obsession flying around, that it causes the persons pride and...
k k
beefy100
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Aug 12, 2002
10:32 pm

Dawn, I really do wish you all the best and although I don't know your circumstances, so please forgive me if I speak out of turn, your fella really isn't...
leeesome
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Aug 12, 2002
11:52 pm

I'll reply here as it's in topic. You know I felt so sorry for that woman, out of all the people shown on the prog, my heart went out to her the most. To see...
k k
beefy100
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Aug 14, 2002
1:39 am

Hi Emily :0) I agree it helps to know you are not alone with this weird illness!! Lol. I thought it was a good programme and they all got off to a great start,...
Sani
sanigrape
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Aug 3, 2005
4:25 pm

Hi, Just wanted to make sure you all know, there is an OCD Programme tonight on Channel 4! hugs Sani...
Sandra
sanigrape
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Aug 1, 2005
7:58 pm

Hi Sani, Thanks for the info-I watched it. I really felt especially for the lady who had aversions to glitter/touching people. Watching programmes like that...
Emily
emilyrns
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Aug 1, 2005
9:26 pm

Hi Sanni! It wasn't my intention to make you feel bad, I'm sorry if I hurt you! I should realise that other people may be very busy. In future I will try to...
beefy100
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Aug 11, 2002
10:26 pm

beefy100 <beefy100@...> wrote: I think it is interesting that some people can work with OCD and others cannt. My partners whole day is spent either...
Dawn Talbot
loulou783
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Aug 12, 2002
11:37 am

Beefy. As you gave me a little insight into your troubles I thought it only fair to give you a little insight into mine. I know you watched the program on...
leeesome
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Aug 13, 2002
12:11 am
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