What A Week, Glad It's Over
A page in the diary "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness."
Written by Mumof2 14. Jul 2008 05:58 PM
Hi All,
Well I made it through a week, albeit very hectic and then ended up getting food poisoning on the weekend and was not happy camper. Lucky the kids did not see me being sick as it might have scared them being so young.
Slept most of today as last night only stopped being sick late at night. Back to work tomorrow which will be good.
Had a break through for me on the weekend. My hubby and I went out to dinner and I got through the whole meal (3 courses) without having to get up between courses and wash my hands. It was so difficult but I kept focussed and hubby kept me talking so I would not get up and wash my hands. It felt great and a sense of achievement as my hands are so red and sore from continually washing my hands.
Have been researching methods lately and there was a great show on Foxtel last night about addiction to things and how they treat suffers in the UK and USA. Very thought provoking and my hubby and I found it extremely insightful.
Thanks for the comments on my first diary:-
rubee, I think the Bridgetts would be a great name. Am going to look into see if there is a site for this as it intrigues me, and I want to find out why I have this fear. One of my challenges now.
studying1, thanks for your welcome, looking forward to hearing how you cope with your panic attacks and OCD.
dscott, thanks for your comment and I also hope to gain some ideas on coping with rituals and how to go about breaking them. Most of my rituals are not too bad but some are so time consuming, and for no reason I can see, that I get very agitated with myself.
Hope this finds everyone well and working towards their recovery with all the support and love they need.