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By:	cjmerrell90
Mood:	Fearful
Date:	Mar 29, 2013
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Well, I went to a psychiatrist yesterday at the local mental hospital. I was informed that based on all my symptoms, thoughts, etc. not only do I have a severe panic disorder and depression, I also have OCD :( which of course makes things worse. She also said my symptoms are pretty severe. Not sever enough to be put in the hospital but I definitely need intense help. I start intensive outpatient therapy on Monday which lasts 4 weeks and I go mon-fri for 3 hours. I'm glad to be getting help but it sure does suck to hear how bad it really is. Then again realizing and accepting the truth is the first step to recovery I suppose :/ it's just so hard. Things are so rough right now. Needing prayers and positive vibes that this therapy and possibly a mixture of meds will help tremendously! I'm not looking to be 100% healed (although that would be awesome!!!) I just want to feel somewhat normal and to be happy again!

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From: cjmerrell90
Mar 30 2013, 8:49 am I will have to look into that! Thank you! I really don't want to take meds. It's actually one of my big phobias but at this point I'm willing to try anything!!

From: sabbath
Mar 30 2013, 3:22 am Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is very helpful for OCD, depression, panic disorder, etc. You can learn ACT from self-help workbooks. Some of the best are "Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life" by Dr Steven C Hayes and/or "The Happiness Trap" by Dr Russ Harris. ACT works, and it evens works better without meds too. Whatever they teach you during therapy will be reinforced if you learn ACT at the same time too. Good luck and congrats for starting your way to recovery.

From: cjmerrell90
Mar 29 2013, 11:24 pm No. I meet with the doctor in a few weeks, then they will see what the best option is

From: plep001
Mar 29 2013, 11:21 pm good to get a full diagnosis. ocd requires long term therapy. hopefully the outpatient programme will be useful. U can always join ocdtribe. has the dr started u on any meds?

From: cjmerrell90
Mar 29 2013, 9:47 pm Thank you for the positive words :) it means so much!

From: harveypdowd
Mar 29 2013, 9:27 pm You took a big step in getting help and it looks as though you are on the path to a better life. Things are hard right now but now that you are on a path each day is a step closer to a better life.

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