We have turned a corner
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yes!!! yes!!!!!!! yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!! victory!!! true victory!!! progress and improvement!!!!! yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Cindy (tb3NOtbS…@voyager.net.invalid) wrote:
: Hi All, : As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am : proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral : Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all : of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which : lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are : becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to : enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and : jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. : It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite : emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go : into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated : place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he : did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t : believe how far he has come. : I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for : depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. : He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured : him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to : take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and : welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and : patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng : since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this : is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and : honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. : I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I : wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. : Cindy : * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * : The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free! — – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – "I told you so but you wouldn’t listen, so stop your whining." – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - –
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Hi, Cindy, I’m so happy to hear the good news! I’m the mom of an OCD child, too, & I know the wonderful feeling when they begin to get better. Take care! Mary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi All, >As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am >proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral >Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all >of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which >lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are >becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to >enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and >jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. >It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite >emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go >into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated >place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he >did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t >believe how far he has come. >I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for >depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. >He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured >him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to >take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and >welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and >patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng >since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this >is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and >honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. >I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I >wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. >Cindy >* Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * >The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Hi Cindy, Your son is an inspiration to me since I’ve gone through CBT and I constantly battle to keep my ocd manageable. I’m glad to hear your story and that you’ll be staying with us. Thanks! John Cindy <tb3NOtbS…@voyager.net.invalid> wrote in article <12b4ac27.88ae6…@usw-ex0106-044.remarq.com>… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi All, > As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am > proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral > Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all > of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which > lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are > becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to > enjoy himself.
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YOU GO GIRL!!!! Cindy <tb3NOtbS…@voyager.net.invalid> wrote in message
news:12b4ac27.88ae69ed@usw-ex0106-044.remarq.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi All, > As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am > proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral > Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all > of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which > lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are > becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to > enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and > jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. > It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite > emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go > into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated > place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he > did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t > believe how far he has come. > I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for > depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. > He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured > him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to > take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and > welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and > patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng > since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this > is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and > honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. > I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I > wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. > Cindy > * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * > The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Hi Cindy, Congratulations to you and your son. I have OCD and also have a 18 (19 on July 13) y/o son with OCD and other co-morbids, so I understand. This is so wonderful to read, thank goodness he has a Mom like you. And you do a lot for us here, reading this put a large smile on my face and made my day. Pat Cindy Wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi All, >As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am >proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral >Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all >of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which >lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are >becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to >enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and >jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. >It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite >emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go >into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated >place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he >did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t >believe how far he has come. >I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for >depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. >He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured >him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to >take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and >welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and >patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng >since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this >is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and >honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. >I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I >wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. >Cindy
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thanks Cindy … your experience is a boost to us all … and your son should be … no … make that … MUST be proud of himself … I feel proud for him … his success gives hope to many … enjoy the moment … M – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Cindy wrote in message <12b4ac27.88ae6…@usw-ex0106-044.remarq.com>… >Hi All, >As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am >proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral >Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all >of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which >lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are >becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to >enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and >jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. >It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite >emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go >into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated >place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he >did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t >believe how far he has come. >I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for >depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. >He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured >him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to >take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and >welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and >patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng >since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this >is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and >honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. >I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I >wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. >Cindy >* Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * >The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Thanks to all of you! I am going to the cottage for a few days for some R&R. Have a great weekend! Cindy * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Cindy wrote: > Hi All, > As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am > proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral > Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all > of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which > lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are > becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to > enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and > jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. > It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite > emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go > into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated > place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he > did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t > believe how far he has come.
Cindy and son, That is absolutely fan-f*cking-tastic!! I can imagine how ‘freed up’ he (and you) must be feeling! Great news! I completely understand that the things he has done are a "a lot" though people without OCD may not understand. I remember how I felt like I had just climbed Everest when I peed in a public can after years of avoidance! I was on top of the world! Congratulate him from me. I hope he gains a lot of confidence in himself and does not get frustrated by any possible ‘down days’ that may happen in the future. ‘Down days’ are normal — it’s called the OCD Bunny Hop 
I still have down days but they have become less frequent and less ‘down’ over the year. If he has any – just tell them it’s normal – two hops forward, one back. — monkey .sdrawkcab dootsrednu tub sdrawrof devil si efiL
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Cindy, What great news! Your son’s victories are great accomplishments and I’m so happy that he is moving forward with his BT. Many in the NG including myself know how difficult this is and every triumph his has is a very large success. Tell your son I said ‘bravo’ !!! You are a wonderful Mom! There will be many more good days to come. Kind Regards, LN – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -><HTML><PRE>Subject: We have turned a corner >From: Cindy <tb3NOtbS…@voyager.net.invalid> >Date: Wed, Jul 5, 2000 19:05 EDT >Message-id: <12b4ac27.88ae6…@usw-ex0106-044.remarq.com> >Hi All, >As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am >proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral >Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all >of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which >lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are >becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to >enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and >jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. >It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite >emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go >into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated >place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he >did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t >believe how far he has come. >I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for >depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. >He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured >him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to >take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and >welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and >patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng >since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this >is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and >honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. >I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I >wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. >Cindy
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We all still have a long way to go, and can find strength by going through it together. Glad things have taken a turn for the better for you and your fam. — Thrasher Cindy <tb3NOtbS…@voyager.net.invalid> wrote in article <2107d358.9b556…@usw-ex0106-044.remarq.com>… | Hi Steve, | | I’m not going anywhere. We still have a long way to go! | | Cindy | | | * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * | The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free! | |
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Thrasher Brown wrote: > We all still have a long way to go, and can find strength > by going through it together.
Nicely put, Thrasher. I definitely have some way to go myself, even though I’m off meds. Kind regards, Steve ~ http://www.mybookmarks.com/public/Steve_George
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Hi Steve, I’m not going anywhere. We still have a long way to go! Cindy * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Excellent Cindy! Tell Shaun I said ‘thank you!’ for the great example he is setting. Lisa ———————————————————– Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
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Hi Cindy, Thanks for sharing your successes – I loved reading your post! Now you’re off meds… this is *very* cool! Make sure that you stick around here!!! You and your son both worked hard and earned these successes. Keep up the good work! Hugs, Steve – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Cindy wrote: > Hi All, > As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. > I am proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral > Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all > of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which > lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are > becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to > enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and > jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. > It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite > emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go > into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated > place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he > did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t > believe how far he has come. > I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for > depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. > He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured > him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to > take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and > welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and > patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng > since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this > is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and > honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. > I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I > wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. > Cindy
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Hi All, As many of you know, my 18 (almost 19) yr old son has severe OCD. I am proud to say that he is benefiting greatly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Exposure-Response Prevention is a success for him(and for all of his family). It is a mixed bag of terror (to start), anxiety (which lessens) and triumph (can’t ever get enough of that!). His days are becoming freer as he tends to his responsibilities and has time to enjoy himself. He cut the grass today and edged and weed-whacked and jumped in the pool with his little brother and played for a long time. It may not sound like much to some of you, but I have been quite emotional about it and rejoice in his freedom. He was even able to go into the garage to get out the lawn equipment (a VERY contaminated place for him) and put it back. All this made him very anxious but he did it anyway and is feeling pretty proud of himself. I simply can’t believe how far he has come. I went to my doctor a couple of days ago. He has been treating me for depression (go figure!) and I felt I was ready to come off the meds. He asked me if I had a support group or someone to talk to. I assured him that I did and started to tell him about this newsgroup. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive and welcoming. I know that without all of you and your endless support and patience, I would be a lunatic by now. I have been posting on this ng since Feb. I have done a tremendous amount of research on OCD yet this is where I end up. I learn by seeing and doing and your openness and honesty has made a huge difference in my son’s life and mine. I just wanted to share the small successes of today with you all. I wish I could do as much for you as you do for my family. Cindy * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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