Re: -- Trista, Sharon & OCD

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Hi , ) Both my sons have OCD and TS (Tourette Syndrome), and the youngest has ADD thrown in for spice. lol I have OCD and TS. We have the tag-alongs, too... sensory issues, LDs and so on. My seven year old daughter has displayed anxiety since she was very small and in the last so-many months she's begun ticcing. Ahhh, for genetics. LOL We have a number of people throughout our families who have various dx's, including those we share. There's also AS (Aspergers) in several, Autism, Bipolar (adults and children), and so on. It's an adventure for sure. ) My OCD has ebbed and flowed over the years and one good (more intense) period was while pg with my second and for a while after he was born. I believe that was the only time my OCD has required absolute clean. My cupboards, etc., are perfectly organized. To my thinking. Too bad I hate for a cupboard door to be open, because it's the only way anyone coming into my house might see "organized". LOL Clothes hang on hangers in one direction only. There is a hanger color for each person in my house (I've eased on this more recently, though not fully). It took a long time before I was able to "let" anyone else do dishes, including loading a dishwasher. We don't have a dishwasher here, though. I'm really glad I finally got past this one enough to let my sons do dishes. I'm sure they're just as thrilled. LOL I've

done far better when it comes to counting everything. It was pretty bad for many years and at times, mostly higher stress, I catch myself counting everything again. I also cannot stand for hair to be mussed with. Not so much on the head, but arms, eyebrows and such. And just thinking or typing it now has me wigged out. And that leaves me signing off now. lolol Challis ~Definitely know my genes. rofl Desmarais wrote: Trista and Sharon, I had OCD so bad after the birth of my first son now 21 yrs. old. It effected my daily life and also work bcs even coworkers would notice and make fun sometimes. I tried to control it at work and most of the time I was successful for the most part. I was a cleaning freak and everything had to be perfect and also lined up correctly. Most of my problems have gone away after many years of kids and bcs I don't have the energy to do most anymore but what have stuck with me is the lining up of things, everything has to look perfect, closed doors, cubbords etc., nothing 1/2 full or 1/2

empty.....either way you want to look at it. LOL Also chairs in all the time, not half out, drawers.....you get the picture. It drives me crazy at times bcs I have to go around after the kids and make sure everything is back in place but I am glad that I was able to get over most of my OCD without medication. Again, it's just that I don't have the time to vacuum, dust, sweep, clean everyday like I used to. It was really bad. My mother has OCD and my oldest son has ADHD and my youngest son now 16 is a perfectionist and also signs of OCD at times. So, what I am saying is that it is hereditary to my knowledge. I wish both of you luck with your OCD and hope that your routines will diminish over time soon. Sharon Marsden <wobbletowalk> wrote: Well, Trista, I hate to break it to you but it really isn't normal. LOL When I was still working for the State of Arizona at CPS my OCD was soooo bad. I could open the bathroom door with my hands but then had to wash them immediately before going to the bathroom. The I used paper towels to flush the toilet. I washed my hands and used paper towels to turn off the water and open the door. I didn't want those paper towels in the trash at my desk so I put them in the trash by the copier. If a caseworker brought me any documents I had them lay them down on a metal surface. Then I would spray it with industrial germ spray, pick up the corner with a tissue , spray the metal surface and turn the document over and spray the other side. I would panic if I saw anyone sit at my

desk. It freaked me out so bad. I had to laugh though when the Director of the local mental heath center came to see us about a mutual client. He would push the door open with his back and never touch it with his hands. He was a psychiatrist. Just goes to show anyone can have these kind of problems. LOL My now 12 y/o grandson had severe ADHD and OCD when he was very young. He would freak out if water got on his hands. He went to an at-risk preschool through the school system. The teacher was wonderful and worked with on the OCD issues. By the time he went through several years with that teacher he could wash his hands and even play in the mud. Some OCD issues are debilitating and others are just minor problems. I got over my worst ones after being on anti-depressants. And, too, we moved to a farm and I learned to milk goats and do all kinds of stuff I never

thought I would do. Hugs)))) Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Thank you all! What a great present I woke up to this morning!! After a night of rough sleep, I got online and it was like xmas, looking at all the responses I got! You guys have no idea how

much that means to me...if you all were here, I'd bake you a cake . I was asked to introduce myself, I have a little bit, but I'll try my best to tell you all a little more about me. Actually, I prefer to go by Andi (the only person to call me was my high school English teacher and she said it like, AundreAHHH- I swear it was like nails on chalkboard) when I'm in trouble I'm more known as "Andi Jo"....hmmm. I grew up in a small town (pop. 400 when no one's on vacation) which was nice. We never had to worry about locking doors, being out at night, or crime at all. I went to college on a volleyball scholarship where I met my husband, who played basketball. It's true that opposites attract, he was shy to my outgoing and it's funny now because when I would come home from class, the RA's would say.."You're husband's in your room again". I'd get so mad because he'd eat all my graham crackers and drink all my

chocolate milk (those were my staples in college!!) But finally, after 7 years together we got married on Jan. 17th 03, so it's been a good 11 years we've been together and our most serious fight was when I threw a toilet paper roll at him and we didn't talk for a week. (He said it hurt, but come on, it was Charmin!!) As I said before, we have 2 cats, Olivia phine, a 10 year old tiny grey and white spoiled thing, Oliver , a 2 year old orange tabby (He's our little hunter) and our newest addition, Quincy Jon (Mike, my husband, calls him Flash from Dukes of Hazzard), an adorable 5 mo. old bassett hound. It's been very interesting dealing with cats all these years and having a dog that follows me around everywhere! I call him Quincy-butt because it seems he's attached to my butt 24/7. We are still in the proccess of potty training and I was at my witts end last night so for about a half hour while he was napping

I kept saying in his floppy ears, "Pee OUTSIDE Quincy, Pee OUTSIDE" hoping that through osmosis he would finally get the hang of it. (Still woke up to a pee spot in the hallway about 2 inches from the puppy pad). I hope to get some pics on here to show you all and some of my adorable neices and nephews! I read through the posts of the group this morning and I cried out of happiness, sadness, and relief. All of you are so strong and wonderful and I want to be here not to just vent on you all, but provide an ear to vent on. One thing that has helped me through out this past year and half was humor, family, and I feel like in finding this group, I've found a home for me and my MS! Thank you Akiba, (my new twin haha), Kate, Val, n, Sharon, and anyone else that I missed for the amazing welcome!! Hugs to you all!Did I hear someone had a "thing" about clean floors??? I love you whoever you were

you're a girl after my own heart.Oh and thank you Sharon for the links..they were great..Ok I'll shut up now, it looks like Quincy is making to go potty.... Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. Hugs

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You have two sons and yourself with TS, plus OCD? You say it like it's no big deal. I marvel at all you deal with and I'm absolutely floored by all the genetics showing the inherited diseases. Seems like we have a group here the researchers should be looking at. I'm not hearing anything about the inherited factors..........don't they know anything yet? Seems like proof is here. Kathi

Re: -- Trista, Sharon & OCD

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That's the way Challis is, Kathi. She just deals with it as it comes along. I'm really proud of her (she's my daughter if you didn't know . She didn't know she had TS until finding out about her sons. (I actually forget she has TS...LOL) I didn't know anything about TS until I read an Ann Landers or Dear Abby column about Tourette's Syndrome. I was so excited when I read it because I thought "THAT'S !" I called Challis right away and made sure she knew about the column. From there we later found out about OCD, and the other disorders in our family. ADD, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. I used to have strange "thoughts" but never knew about OCD. I used to get a strong urge to touch a

moving fan blade in the car or the blade on the electric can opener. I never did of course. But I felt like it. Wanted to. I also had strong urges to drive my car into trees. LOL Now I know I wasn't insane--just OCD. After being treated with anti-depressants I am over most of that. hugs))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Re: -- Trista, Sharon & OCD

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