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One of my closest mates has OCD and keeps trying to end it

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Ulysees · 25/11/2006 21:39

I can't believe it's happening She's always been my rock but suddenly something triggered this off. I know she's prone to depression but she's now having obsessive thoughts, actually one thought that won't leaver her mind. It's heartbreaking.
Just wanted to share this really. I've been reading about it and it's terrible plus we're so very open with each other so she tells me her feelings. She has a wicked sense of humour and we can still laugh together thank God.

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TeeCee · 25/11/2006 21:41

My sister has horrendous, masssively bad, horrific, evil ODC.
So sorry for yourr friend. It's so, so hard

TeeCee · 25/11/2006 21:41

zsorry I did mean OCD

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Ulysees · 02/12/2006 00:06

Sorry I didn't reply, my poota broke that night and just got it back today.

Your poor sis TeeCee My mate is now on prozac and has had a good week although she's been like this before and gone down again. I just have to keep hoping she'll find something that'll help?

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KimiTheChristmasCracker · 02/12/2006 00:49

i have OCD and for a time it controlled me, now i controlle it, there is light at the end of the tunnel, just be there for your friend and let her know shes not alone, also there are some wonderful websites and self help out there.
Hugs to you both

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Ulysees · 02/12/2006 09:01

thank you kimi, that's given me much hope. Do you know if there's a support group on the net?

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TeeCee · 02/12/2006 09:08

I'm currently unaware of a support group on the web but I bet there is one, it affects so many people.

It's a cruel, evil illness, esp when it gets really bad. I've never really known my sister, she's had it since she was 13 badly and it gets worse all the time.

I was putting her make up for her last week and my heart was breaking as I held her strianed, sad, anxious little face. I sat as she spent 10 minutes just putting her boots on, mumbling things, straightening her socks, checking her trousers weren't tucked in the back, about 5 things just related to putting her shoes on.

I don't know what to say to you Ulysees other than I'm here to talk and I'll pray for your friend alongside my sister. xxx

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Ulysees · 02/12/2006 09:20

Oh thank you hun. I'll do the same for you and you sis xxxxxxx

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