Hello All

[Guest guest]

Welcome Nellie!

Its too bad that the vacation didnt work out. Many ocd'ers take an

ocd-vacation, since they are out of their environment and dont need to do

many of their rituals.

I wonder if Josh hasnt been able to articulate all the things that are

disturbing to him and that is the reason for his mood swings. Poor guy. We

have tried all kinds of meds, and you may need to try one or a combination

of them to help him feel more in control.

Do you know if he will be doing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) using

the Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) method? This is the kind of

therapy you want to look for, but dont be discouraged if you dont find it -

it can be a big challenge.

Where do you live? Since we live all over perhaps there is someone on the

list that can help you with local information. We often add our location

after our names to help identify each other.

best of luck,

wendy in canada

(mother of 3 + 1 ocders!)

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Have a question for you all about insurance. Medicaid/Medipass specifically.

Do you know (and Im sure this varies by state) if it will pay for CBT?

a

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Hi

Long time, no hear! Good luck with Dayton's T & A surgery...I'm sure it will go

well and he won't be too mad at you!!

Carolyn

Mum To on, , Emma (3 3/4)ds and Nicki (2 1/2)ds

Hello All

From: " Rusty and Medrano " <rmedrano@...>

Hello everyone,been a few days since I have been on. Wanted to ask and say a

few things.

First Dayton is having his surgery for tonsils and anoids out,when? Well we go

the 21 of FEB. the surgery is the 22nd. So I most likely want be on for about a

week. So talking about a major overload. So I am changing my email to see it all

on the board.So I want get as many emails. I also have another email at I

can check while I am at the hospital. It is cmedrano99@...

I will post as soon as I know or get a chance.

Also, I am starting a local support group in our town for the physically

challenged kids and family. We have a support group that is formal like we meet

every 3 months but I think we need something once a month or so.. I do have a

general idea for summer to meet in Park,Mcs,Buger King,ect..... But I am

having a hard time figuring out a name that is suitable for everyone. Thought

mabey you all could give me your advice. Also what to do and all should I have

refreshments drinks or what...

Thanks for any advice in advance.

Well I got to run.. got alot of things to do before supper time. So talk with

you all soon...

OH ANGELA...Congratulations to Landon!!!! Watch out he will be on all fours

and then pulling up and boom he is gone.. trust me.. I am not sure if I told

anyone Dayton stood by himself for totally 3 seconds then he realized no hands

and he fell to the ground.

I know i just running my mouth, bye everyone and take care..

mom to 6 1/2 (DS) and Dayton 20months (DS)

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lucky you cynthia! Denton hasnt a date yet....

prayers and hugs and hope it works out!

--- Rusty and Medrano <rmedrano@...>

wrote:

> From: " Rusty and Medrano "

> <rmedrano@...>

>

> Hello everyone,been a few days since I have been on.

> Wanted to ask and say a few things.

> First Dayton is having his surgery for tonsils and

> anoids out,when? Well we go the 21 of FEB. the

> surgery is the 22nd. So I most likely want be on for

> about a week. So talking about a major overload. So

> I am changing my email to see it all on the board.So

> I want get as many emails. I also have another email

> at I can check while I am at the hospital. It

> is cmedrano99@...

> I will post as soon as I know or get a chance.

> Also, I am starting a local support group in our

> town for the physically challenged kids and family.

> We have a support group that is formal like we meet

> every 3 months but I think we need something once a

> month or so.. I do have a general idea for summer to

> meet in Park,Mcs,Buger King,ect..... But I am

> having a hard time figuring out a name that is

> suitable for everyone. Thought mabey you all could

> give me your advice. Also what to do and all should

> I have refreshments drinks or what...

> Thanks for any advice in advance.

> Well I got to run.. got alot of things to do before

> supper time. So talk with you all soon...

> OH ANGELA...Congratulations to Landon!!!! Watch out

> he will be on all fours and then pulling up and boom

> he is gone.. trust me.. I am not sure if I told

> anyone Dayton stood by himself for totally 3 seconds

> then he realized no hands and he fell to the ground.

>

> I know i just running my mouth, bye everyone and

> take care..

> mom to 6 1/2 (DS) and Dayton

> 20months (DS)

>

> http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

>

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Hi Gwydion

I wish I had an answer for you. I have watched my son go through the

same kind of depression you have. It is very difficult for him and me. I

will remember you in my thoughts and hope that all will get better for you.

would like to have friends also but shuns the opportunities to make

them. He is happiest when he can play his organ. and work on computers. I

will pray that you find an interest that can boost your morale. You and

Aisha are so blessed for each other and the good you do for mankind. Just

being there is a great talent, and together you make it awesome.

Love you and sending hugs

Carolyn

[Guest guest]

Gwydion

I too have no easy answers to resolve your depression. I can look

back at my years of being down and know that unless you've suffered

(a carefully chosen word) or had a partner or friend who suffered

depression you CAN'T know what it's like.

I can remember with horrible clarity the feelings of worthlessness,

despair, guilt - the total lack of motivation - the terrible, gradual

erosion of my love for my wife - the complete lack of joy.

I genuinely feel that if given the chance of a cure for my Parkinsons

which would return me to depression as a side effect I would reject

the cure - better alive with Parkinsons than mentally dead with

depression.

Drugs can help as a temporary holding action but they are not a long

term answer as I'm sure you know.

I can't offer a solution - all I have is my support which you have

unconditionally - if you want to email me feel free any time - my

wife helped me with immeasurable patience and I have absorbed some of

that patience from her - I will never be dismissive of you - I've

been there too and it would repay my wife's love to help you in even

the smallest way.

Fight Fiercely!

LOL

[Guest guest]

Depression can be a very serious illness. It is important to find the treatment method that works for you. There are many treatment options. I find that meditation is most helpful for me. Keep looking for the thing or things that help you.

Thank you for everything, "Sis".

Love, Lee

<wcsjohn@...> wrote:

GwydionI too have no easy answers to resolve your depression. I can look back at my years of being down and know that unless you've suffered (a carefully chosen word) or had a partner or friend who suffered depression you CAN'T know what it's like.I can remember with horrible clarity the feelings of worthlessness, despair, guilt - the total lack of motivation - the terrible, gradual erosion of my love for my wife - the complete lack of joy.I genuinely feel that if given the chance of a cure for my Parkinsons which would return me to depression as a side effect I would reject the cure - better alive with Parkinsons than mentally dead with depression.Drugs can help as a temporary holding action but they are not a long term answer as I'm sure you know.I can't offer a solution - all I have is my support which you have unconditionally - if you want to email me feel free any time - my wife helped me with immeasurable patience and I have absorbed some of that patience from her - I will never be dismissive of you - I've been there too and it would repay my wife's love to help you in even the smallest way.Fight Fiercely!

[Guest guest]

I dont know if you see a Psycologist or other mental health people but that was a big deal in helping me to not feel so totally awful that id go out and kill myself. That and meds. The meds certainly dont do it for you long term if you dont do it in combination with some other type of therapy. Least thats IMO :)I'm not much help now am i.

HMMMelinda

Re: Re: Hello All

Depression can be a very serious illness. It is important to find the treatment method that works for you. There are many treatment options. I find that meditation is most helpful for me. Keep looking for the thing or things that help you.

Thank you for everything, " Sis " .

Love, Lee

<wcsjohn@...> wrote:

GwydionI too have no easy answers to resolve your depression. I can look back at my years of being down and know that unless you've suffered (a carefully chosen word) or had a partner or friend who suffered depression you CAN'T know what it's like.I can remember with horrible clarity the feelings of worthlessness, despair, guilt - the total lack of motivation - the terrible, gradual erosion of my love for my wife - the complete lack of joy.I genuinely feel that if given the chance of a cure for my Parkinsons which would return me to depression as a side effect I would reject the cure - better alive with Parkinsons than mentally dead with depression.Drugs can help as a temporary holding action but they are not a long term answer as I'm sure you know.I can't offer a solution - all I have is my support which you have unconditionally - if you want to email me feel free any time - my wife helped me with immeasurable patience and I have absorbed some of that patience from her - I will never be dismissive of you - I've been there too and it would repay my wife's love to help you in even the smallest way.Fight Fiercely!

[Guest guest]

Mabel> So look out! LOL! I care Gwydion.

Thanks anne :-)

I'm doing better today - I actually joined a few depression-specific support

groups and have received a ton of email which has lifted my spirits

considerably.

I'm working on a new animation and (as Aisha will tell you) I always do a

lot better when I'm working on something. It's when I sit around and think

too much that I fall into depression.

I will share the animation with you all when it's done.

Take care,

Gwydion

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Hi Cassandra,

I'm glad you like it here :-)

Feel free to post anytime!!

*hugs*

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Yummmmmmm!!! Glad you had a nice Birthday!!!! Take Care on your Trip!!!

Will be wondering about you also!!! Have lots of fun for us all!!!! Be SAFE!!!!!

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Hello All......Thank you for the Birthday wishes.....My hubby bought me a camcorder to take to Disney World..... & a Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake.....YUMMY!!!!   I will be going on no mail for a couple of weeks on Friday.....Hope everyone stays well.....I will worry about everyone!

 

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>

> He is only on one zoloft but I believe this is just for

depression? Does

> anyone take this for OCD? He just started the zoloft on second day.

I am

> keeping fingers crossed, school starts soon so I hope this helps.

>

Hi Tammy!

My name is Terry and I have a 6 yo son named Ben who was diagnosed

with OCD back in the Spring. He has been on Zoloft for about 12 weeks

now (50mg now) and, finally, we are seeing the benfits - SSRI's

generally take about 3 months before you see the full benefit of the

meds. We saw mild improvements over the months and he was gradually

increased as his syptoms would flare up. But three weeks ago he was

increased to 50 mg and, for the first time, he (and we!) are enjoying

a rest from the OCD. He is a reassurance seeker, primarily concerned

with electricity, poison and plastic (the last, which was his WORST,

has almost disappeared completely). We also know that this is just a

REST from the OCD and there is/will be a lot of work ahead of us. But

he seems to ask only about 10 - 15 reassurance questions/day now (was

40+/HOUR on a moderate day!) and has mentioned that he has had more

intrusive thoughts that he hasn't bothered asking....just told the

OCD to leave him alone and kept playing (I'm a proud mamma!).

As the list members know, I definitely immersed myself in reading all

about OCD and becoming educated on the topic. It has been SO VALUABLE

to do so, but I have also learned (thanks to the folks here!)how

important it is to come up for air and gain perspective etc. It's

hard to do when someone you love so much is struggling so hard, but I

am learning to relax a little more and Ben's response to the meds has

helped.

Hang in there and welcome!

Terry in NY

[Guest guest]

To Terry in NY,

<He has been on Zoloft for about 12 weeks now (50mg now) and, finally, we are seeing the benefits - SSRI's generally take about 3 months before you see the full benefit of the meds.>

Oh thanks so much, that makes me feel better. I have a way to go yet but it will be worth it.

The psych asked my son if he had thoughts but he claimed no. I asked him today about that to make sure. All he wanted to do was leave when we were there.

<I definitely immersed myself in reading all about OCD and becoming educated on the topic. It has been SO VALUABLE to do so, but I have also learned (thanks to the folks here!)how important it is to come up for air and gain perspective etc. It's hard to do when someone you love so much is struggling so hard, but I am learning to relax a little more and Ben's response to the meds has helped.>

I am ordering a book that Vivian suggested (Thanks Vivian) to start with. Plus I was up late last night reading things on the Internet.

<Hang in there and welcome!>

Thank you Terry in NY

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I'm just a couple hours from you. We had hail and wind. Snow on Saturday here Our high was 80 here in Columbus.

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I'm just a couple hours from you. We had hail and wind. Snow on Saturday here Our high was 80 here in Columbus.

Hello All

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Hey !

It's good to hear from you! Where are you living now? Was it Rome? Pop in

when you can to let us know how you are doing. How are your kids?

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Hi , there you are! I told a friend of mine that I knew someone else from

Rome (you) and he said to say hello! I doubt that you know him, but it's nice

to hear from someone from 'home'. Glad you are still with us--take good care

of yourself.

(Oh, by the way, my friends name is Hartley.)

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Pam;

We are happy to hear from you. You are plenty articulate yourself and have

written some beautiful words. Don't sell yourself short!

Happy Holidays to all my zapper friends!

love, guin

ccandme@... wrote:

> Hello everyone.

>

> Since I'm on digest & can't always get to

> the email on a regular basis, it feels like I'm

> trailing waaay behind the wagon train. You

> all know how quickly the mail stacks up --

> sometimes the most-used option is " discard " ,

> not even reading the messages. However,

> this is the one group I make sure to check

> up on. I feel like you guys are my lifeline, but

> I feel guilty for not writing & sharing with you all.

> Seems like there's just not enough energy to

> think & put things into words. So many of you are so articulate & say

> things so well, all I can

> think to say is " ditto -- well said " -- and that

> seems kind of dumb, so I just don't say

> anything! Geez, what a merry-go-round!

>

> Anyway, I'll try to get my thoughts in order...

>

> First of all, to STACIE:

> Sweetie, it makes me sad to hear of all

> the things you're going through. Please

> keep on, one day at a time. You are here

> for a purpose, its not your time to go yet.

> I pray the Lord will give you the strength &

> courage you need to get through, moment by moment. I'm so sorry about

> your dog, too.

> I'm a " critter " person, & have had many dogs

> over the years. Each one has a special place

> in my heart, & I miss them all now that they're

> gone. Odd, the way they take part of our heart

> when they go, yet at the same time they've

> made our hearts bigger simply because they

> returned our love so freely. It's my prayer,

> also, that you will be comforted during this

> time of loss. I know things are not easy right

> now, but they do get better. It's always good to see your posts,

> Stacie. Remember, you have the love & support of all of us in the

> group.

>

> To GRANDMA SHARON:

> CONGRATULATIONS! She sounds

> wonderful! Isn't it great being a grandma?!

> Are you still up on the clouds? (I'm not sure

> we ever come down!) I'm glad all went well & that mother & baby are

> doing fine. What a joy these little ones are!

>

> To BILL:

> Thanks for all the great poetry, funny comments, jokes &

> right-on-the-mark things you say. They say laughter is good for the

> soul -- well, that being the case, you're my frequent

> serving of soul food! Bless you for that!

>

> This Zaplist is a great bunch. The unpleasant

> things that brought us together have also given

> us a wonderful gift: shared strength & hope

> through one another.

>

> ~Pam

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Tom what kind of dessert was it, suet pudding without the Sultanas?

Jokingly

Ruth

hello all

>Hi All,

>I am back from the dessert (read hot and boring) in the U.K. for a week or

>so before flying back to the states. I am looking for work immieadely

anyone

>have any leads?

>Thanks

>

>tom G

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Ruth,

Thanks for your vigilance on Mr Greabers spelling.

He is currently staying at my pad and contemplating his grand tour of the

UK.

Ross

> Re: hello all

>

>

> Tom what kind of dessert was it, suet pudding without the Sultanas?

> Jokingly

> Ruth

[Guest guest]

bite me! LOL! bit of a typo there!

Tom

>From: " JOHN CARPENTER " <JOHN.CARPENTER.SNR@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: hello all

>Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 15:25:49 -0000

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>Tom what kind of dessert was it, suet pudding without the Sultanas?

>Jokingly

>Ruth

> hello all

>

>

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> >I am back from the dessert (read hot and boring) in the U.K. for a week

>or

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Only kidding, remote desert usually is depopulated, no sheiks, sheikesses,

sultans or sultanas.

I was just making a steamed suet pudding with sultanas that like with

custard, and I won't write what it is called " Pimpled " will do and

read the e- mails I could not resist it.

Good luck on your tour of UK

Ruth

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----- Original Message -----

From: " thomas greaber " <tom5255@...>

> Hi All,

> I am back from the dessert (read hot and boring) in the U.K. for a week or

> so before flying back to the states. I am looking for work immieadely

anyone

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Hey Tom, I heared Mickey D's are hireing!!!! )

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sleep lightly Rod you never know what I will do to you or when remenber I am

in the country with money and time on my hands! LOL!

watch your back!

Tom

>From: " Rod Eglin " <rodegg@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: hello all

>Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:25:26 -0000

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>----- Original Message -----

>From: " thomas greaber " <tom5255@...>

> > Hi All,

> > I am back from the dessert (read hot and boring) in the U.K. for a week

>or

> > so before flying back to the states. I am looking for work immieadely

>anyone

> > have any leads?

> > Thanks

> >

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>Hey Tom, I heared Mickey D's are hireing!!!! )

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