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By: The OCD’s Guide To Life — Hint, It’s Not Living {Getting Personal Pt. 3} | The Domestic Rebel

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[…] year around this time, I wrote this post, Getting Personal about my struggles with anxiety, depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I took a couple […]

By: The Domestic Rebel

The Domestic Rebel — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:42:23 +0000

In reply to Kristin M..

Hi Kristin! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I know what you mean only somewhat–while my fears of going places were legitimate, they weren’t as serious as yours and for that, I’m thankful. But I understand that fear–it’s so tangible and SO scary being alone, or being somewhere alone. I hate it, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’m glad to know you’re doing much better–congrats on finally living alone and being able to drive 45 mins away!! Baby steps, woohoo!!

By: Kristin M.

Kristin M. — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:39:09 +0000

Hayley, please know you are not the only one dealing with these issues. I have been dealign with them since I was 13. It got so bad that I couldn’t be left alone at home because I couldn’t stand being alone- what if I was choking and no one was there to save me?- I got to a poitn where I wouldn’t eat- for fear of choking- couldn’t go anywhere without my mum- and it was really bad. Even the thought of dying sent me into a hysteric panic attack. I would wake up my mum and have her talk me down at 3 am- death scared me to death- I am not sure how I got out of it, bc meds made me feel worse. Now, at 28, I still have panic attacks and couldn’t go any place without someone- mainly my mum or hubby- I couldn’t even drive 1 minute down the road to the gas station alone. After I had children and couldn’t even take them tot he park or the doctor (both less than 5 min away) I decided to go to therapy and they started me on anti-depressant/anti-anxiety meds and so far i’m sooo much better. I had post-partum really really bad and I literally lost it. But I am MUCH better now. Now I can drive to at least 45 min away one trip (which is HUGE for me) and I am about to be living aloen with me and my kids (which I have never EVER been alone- not even over night) and usually id be in a panic/tizzy over this, but I now welcome it. 🙂 HANG IN THERE. It will turn out better- it doesn’t seem like it at times- believe me, I know- but it turns out better in the end.

By: Tiffany Riedel

Tiffany Riedel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:40:00 +0000

I can relate to some o the issues you are having with the OCD. Glad you are seeking treatment and doing better. Keep up the good work and the recipes. I’m sure I’m like most people I don’t always comment on them but they are being saved in my emails to try sometime. 🙂

By: ohsweetbasil

ohsweetbasil — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:24:23 +0000

Hayley, I love you to pieces. You actually just described my very close friend to a T and she has begun doing a homeopathic therapy in conjunction to her meds, at least until she feels she can function without them. I’d be happy to have her email you if you need me to. love, loves, loves

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:58:49 +0000

In reply to Update. | The Domestic Rebel. So sorry to hear about this Hayley...I'm glad you have Dorothy so close and your family. When you're ready, I think it's time for another cocktail (low key, of course) gathering.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:11:29 +0000

Hayley,
Please know that you are not alone. Many of us spend many waking (and sleeping) moments anxiety and terror-filled. Please take care of YOU first. The blog/cookbook/etc. will all come. You are a wonderful writer who cracks me up and keeps me excited for each post (of course, the fact that you create fabulous food is a total bonus). Take solace that there are many praying for you!
All the best,
Laura

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Update. | The Domestic Rebel — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:50:53 +0000

[…] since I got down to the nitty gritty about my personal life in this post, I have been SO touched by your continuing outpouring of support and love! I have received so […]

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The Domestic Rebel — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:14:25 +0000

In reply to inevitablyshelby. Thank you girl! So sweet of you to send this :) while it sucks dealing with this all the time, it helps knowing others are dealing with the same thing! I also have that bad-association thing but thankfully it isn't as bad. Take care!

By: inevitablyshelby

inevitablyshelby — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:03:19 +0000

I just discovered your blog, and I love how real you are, as well as all your recipes! I just wanted to say that I have OCD too, and have experienced seasons of panic attacks and increased OCD habits/thoughts/etc. Although I think mine may differ from yours a little, I have trouble making decisions because I associate bad things with certain items or certain choices. So if I pick the blue cup and not the green cup, something bad will happen, based on what obsessive thought has taken my mind captive for the time being. Anyway, I tell you this just so that you know you’re not the only one who experiences these things. You’re not crazy, and I know that you will overcome your OCD, meds or no meds. Life won’t feel this way forever, and you will overcome your nightmares. ( I never experienced such bad nightmares, but I remember being terrified of going to bed and being alone with my fears..teddy bears are nice 😀 ) So I really hope those go away soon for you. But I’ll be praying for you, and don’t you ever give up, now matter how much it sucks and you wish it would go away, just keep going 🙂