Posted by Kimbersaur on July 30, 2006, at 0:57:51
In reply to Re: From Seroquel to Abilify for OCD/Bipolar, posted by fca on July 28, 2006, at 17:42:56
> Kim, congratulations on starting college--sorry the OCD has kicked up--I have had OCD off and on for 35 years--i have been overwhelmed with how helpful ERP and CBT have been in managing the intensity and duration of the OCD--for me Paxil and klonopin have provided a framework to really use the ERP--i am not burdened with Bipolar--since you are off to college you might check on the availability of a really good CBT thrapist--I tried the forhead touching ritual (what is it called ERF or something)--As I learned more about ERP and CBT I would use the ERF with some caution--Good Luck--wish I could help more on the drugs--paxil sure won't help your sex life ( I am 65)so it is only mildly annoying--bTW--there is absolutely no reason you willot be successful in college with a litle patience and experimentation on your part--good luck--PS I ws 64 when I started CBT--it is never to late
Thanks for all of the advice! I am looking for a good therapist right now. I don't understand what you mean by ERP or by ERF. I kind of thought I was the only one with the forehead thing. Why would you be careful with it? I really hate that I do that, but I can't seem to stop. It is really annoying.
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