tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.comments2015-11-29T04:10:42.932+00:00Seeing what happens!forever learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12610165703551588936noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-47645224787826767362015-11-29T04:10:42.932+00:002015-11-29T04:10:42.932+00:00i feel like god don't give a crap about healin...i feel like god don't give a crap about healing me of ocd because i went to 2 faith healers and got pray for healing and nothing miraculous happened, i get mad at god because i feel like he love watching me sufferrobbie gareauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812240281498709964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-81560407010930591682014-03-31T19:22:30.164+01:002014-03-31T19:22:30.164+01:00My niece is struggling with OCD. I just sent her ...My niece is struggling with OCD. I just sent her this poem. Reading it really affected me. I almost started weeping when I read the last stanzas--<br />I want to fly free, high above,<br />Soaring with the wind,<br />Floating amidst the clouds, content and free.<br />I want drive and energy,<br />To dance, to spin, to live,<br />Unrestrained and spontaneous, active and vibrant.<br />I want to be free.<br />That's what I want for my niece too. She's in treatment now at McLain Hospital.<br />It's been many years since you posted this poem. I hope that in that time you have found peace and happiness.<br />Brenda54.bren.21https://www.blogger.com/profile/17139907813453976617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-13931929305057311132012-01-07T01:04:46.474+00:002012-01-07T01:04:46.474+00:00This is beautiful, and perfect.
Thank you for sha...This is beautiful, and perfect. <br />Thank you for sharing it.Aliquanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339858632700671279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-79345628248489966142010-07-08T21:43:44.082+01:002010-07-08T21:43:44.082+01:00I've just popped over to say, Hang in there. D...I've just popped over to say, Hang in there. Do let us know when there is better news. I hope to don't have to keep waiting for two long. Remember there are people out there keen to know how you are doing and wishing you well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-75935235770760678772010-06-23T01:14:24.337+01:002010-06-23T01:14:24.337+01:00helped not halped. I went into lolspeak! xhelped not halped. I went into lolspeak! xMind In Fluxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750170557730925343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-9735193515701883512010-06-23T01:13:48.127+01:002010-06-23T01:13:48.127+01:00Hi, I can relate to what you've said. Is the a...Hi, I can relate to what you've said. Is the anti psychotic quetiapine/seroquel? I was put on that recently to help me sleep and for anxiety, just a low dose. It certainly halped me sleep, only thing that ever has.<br />Anyway, take care. xMind In Fluxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750170557730925343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-39745983404623325162010-06-21T17:59:25.271+01:002010-06-21T17:59:25.271+01:00This is exactly a proper post for you right now, w...This is exactly a proper post for you right now, with taking the steps to get treatment. It takes a lot of energy to persist in navigating your way through. I'm glad you are getting out once a week--that takes courage.expwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556989048175473815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-67711883762371374862010-06-21T16:47:49.183+01:002010-06-21T16:47:49.183+01:00I'm so sorry things are so difficult for you r...I'm so sorry things are so difficult for you right now. I hope you can just rest and let your batteries recharge.<br /><br />Regarding anti-psychotics, they have also been considered for me, for the same reason as you. I think it's about weighing up the pros and cons. Eg. possible drowsiness and weight gain against need to sleep and slow thoughts down.<br /><br />*Hugs* Am thinking of you, honey.Narkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479667859623157702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-74411460740092242692010-06-08T17:28:11.127+01:002010-06-08T17:28:11.127+01:00Hi
I once did an experiment - I stopped phoning ...Hi <br /><br />I once did an experiment - I stopped phoning and keeping in touch to see how long before others phoned me. I think the answer might have been for ever. I felt put out, but I just wonder whether some people have a gift for building community and others have other gifts. You are particularly good at seeing if people are ok.. it is exhausting though, I wonder whether those who build community need to go easy on themselves (speaking to myself of course) :)<br /><br />Keep loving people, costly as it is...Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228191583982936566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-75691611095423103712010-06-04T23:38:58.455+01:002010-06-04T23:38:58.455+01:00Hi Forever Learning,
So sorry you feel this way. ...Hi Forever Learning,<br /><br />So sorry you feel this way. I don't know if it helps, but I think we do all go through this "friend hasn't bothered to get in touch, and that makes me feel rejected and worthless " thing from time to time. <br /><br />Hope things soon improve in some way and you can find things to look forward to:)Suemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128736092253293640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-64625216787546174832010-06-01T20:18:08.789+01:002010-06-01T20:18:08.789+01:00Hi Razzler and Suem,
Sorry that this is very over...Hi Razzler and Suem, <br />Sorry that this is very overdue.<br /><br />Thank you both for your support, encouragement and good wishes. <br /><br />Take care.forever learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610165703551588936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-25833189071543847352010-06-01T20:15:43.953+01:002010-06-01T20:15:43.953+01:00Hi Expwoman - many thanks for your feedback and en...Hi Expwoman - many thanks for your feedback and encouragement. Really appreciate you coming by. It's as though you stand alongside me (albeit fleetingly) on my journey, and that does help - it really does. Take care.forever learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610165703551588936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-654373542206044402010-06-01T17:54:40.229+01:002010-06-01T17:54:40.229+01:00I'm sorry you are feeling so lonely. I've...I'm sorry you are feeling so lonely. I've been there and it really sucks. There's alot of grief that comes with realizing some friendships may end. When I don't hear from friends, I remind myself that it's not about me personally. If I make it about me, I get depressed. In my own case, I have difficulty making phone calls due to anxiety, but I love to write, and it was really hard for me to accept that most people don't write letters, and that if I wrote them a letter and they didn't write back right away, it didn't mean they liked me any less.expwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556989048175473815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-82223115329116772762010-05-23T11:50:38.027+01:002010-05-23T11:50:38.027+01:00As above. I hope all goes well.As above. I hope all goes well.Suemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128736092253293640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-16630072101768250442010-05-19T10:51:58.070+01:002010-05-19T10:51:58.070+01:00It sounds great. I hope the funding sorts itself o...It sounds great. I hope the funding sorts itself out. Rest up!<br /><br />KaritaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-18297326327849298252010-05-13T18:54:21.427+01:002010-05-13T18:54:21.427+01:00I resonate with your poem, especially "Tired ...I resonate with your poem, especially "Tired of/identifying/including/clarifying/--thank you for posting it.expwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556989048175473815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-42542692347765163612010-05-12T16:05:17.171+01:002010-05-12T16:05:17.171+01:00Yikes, hope it goes really well. Those were big nu...Yikes, hope it goes really well. Those were big numbers for the sessions - does that make you an expert? :)<br /><br />I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers :)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228191583982936566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-54682492982738074712010-05-12T08:05:02.988+01:002010-05-12T08:05:02.988+01:00It is a beautiful poem. And I like seeing it in ph...It is a beautiful poem. And I like seeing it in photos like that, make it even more powerful.<br /><br />KaritaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-49723960947864053132010-05-12T07:21:33.605+01:002010-05-12T07:21:33.605+01:00It is a great poem. I would like to post it - coul...It is a great poem. I would like to post it - could you give me the words?<br /><br />Sometimes I love the word yet. I think for me it is implied in your blog. There is an honest acceptance of the way things are but some sort of expectation about the journey ahead, but without forcing it, without guilt trips, without the striving and living and loving in the moment. Perhaps I am completely wrong and give me a good slapping if I am but somehow I read your words above as:<br /><br />At the moment OCD is running my life and I haven't found a way round, yet.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228191583982936566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-73698080994619810512010-05-11T21:02:49.424+01:002010-05-11T21:02:49.424+01:00Feeling for you and thinking/ praying as well.Feeling for you and thinking/ praying as well.Suemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128736092253293640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-77449910975444897532010-05-10T12:55:42.725+01:002010-05-10T12:55:42.725+01:00When is the assessment?
Karita xWhen is the assessment?<br /><br />Karita xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-87203386390758917092010-05-04T14:01:50.119+01:002010-05-04T14:01:50.119+01:00Thank you for writing about your experiences so el...Thank you for writing about your experiences so eloquently.expwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556989048175473815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-78315443252907778842010-05-01T14:08:30.027+01:002010-05-01T14:08:30.027+01:00Thanks forever Learning,
I too can relate a littl...Thanks forever Learning,<br /><br />I too can relate a little to the Obsessions and I wonder whether some of my phobias are a little like the compulsions. However, nothing like what you have suffered.. well done for pulling through this far, and thank-you for posting and explaining it.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228191583982936566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-60603547149820206432010-05-01T09:33:57.832+01:002010-05-01T09:33:57.832+01:00Thank you for this, it's so helpful. I actuall...Thank you for this, it's so helpful. I actually understand the obsessive side a little bit, my brain tends to obsess, but most likely not enough to be diagnosed with the O type of OCD. I just got told by my psychiatrist that I'm neurotic. Nice.<br /><br />The compulsion side, I cannot imagine how awful that must be for you. But thank you for describing it so well. I look forward to the next installment!<br /><br />KaritaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446977047186883113.post-29906640033060436722010-04-27T23:48:57.658+01:002010-04-27T23:48:57.658+01:00Hi rielouise
I am showing my ignorance here - I h...Hi rielouise<br /><br />I am showing my ignorance here - I had not previously heard of Sylvia Plath. I have looked up the novel and the quote in your comment. I ended up on this site: <br />http://www.novelguide.com/thebelljar/themeanalysis.html I read the part on Death and Re-birth, which I found really interesting. <br /><br />I am pleased that you pointed me to 'The Bell Jar'. It may - when I can concentrate sufficient to read more than shortish blog posts - be something I will read. It has sparked interest in me!<br /><br />Many thanksforever learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610165703551588936noreply@blogger.com