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xiahoudun · 10-19-2011, 11:01 AM

Before the summer I started noticing some issues coming up. I've decided to see a counsellor and will find out later today some of the details of this. At the moment I think I may have mild OCD and maybe mild depression, I shall find out.

I intend to take full responsibility, carry on with as much counselling as is needed, take whichever medication I need to, and carry on until my confidence is restored.

Just thought I'd put this on here - so that I could get some kind of reassurance/support. I feel like I'm the only one who faces this, but I'm sure there are many others who have, the stigma is unnecessary.

I'll check in later and give full details.

Ken Benjamin · 10-19-2011, 11:58 AM

That you are reaching out for help is excellent and courageous.

Wish you good health and good luck.

xiahoudun · 10-19-2011, 02:57 PM

Turns out I'm probably just very self-critical, and not accepting enough, from upbringing, more than mental reasons. Counselling will continue and hopefully will become more self-affirming in time.

Clint Cora · 10-19-2011, 11:05 PM

You are doing the right thing in getting as much as possible from all of the available tools and services you are entitled to -- good job with your attitude position on this. And don't worry about feeling like the only one. Health professionals exists because there are many people to help. Otherwise, they would just be sitting in their offices twiddling their thumbs all day.

xiahoudun · 10-21-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint Cora

You are doing the right thing in getting as much as possible from all of the available tools and services you are entitled to -- good job with your attitude position on this. And don't worry about feeling like the only one. Health professionals exists because there are many people to help. Otherwise, they would just be sitting in their offices twiddling their thumbs all day.

Thanks Clint... wouldn't want people twiddling their thumbs now, would we?

xiahoudun · 10-24-2011, 08:55 PM

Went to the doctor and picked up some fluoxetine this afternoon. Will hopefully be helpful.

10-19-2011, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
xiahoudun Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 68	Support Before the summer I started noticing some issues coming up. I've decided to see a counsellor and will find out later today some of the details of this. At the moment I think I may have mild OCD and maybe mild depression, I shall find out. I intend to take full responsibility, carry on with as much counselling as is needed, take whichever medication I need to, and carry on until my confidence is restored. Just thought I'd put this on here - so that I could get some kind of reassurance/support. I feel like I'm the only one who faces this, but I'm sure there are many others who have, the stigma is unnecessary. I'll check in later and give full details. Last edited by xiahoudun; 10-19-2011 at 11:05 AM.

10-19-2011, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ken Benjamin Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 85	Congratulations That you are reaching out for help is excellent and courageous. Wish you good health and good luck.

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10-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
xiahoudun Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 68	Turns out I'm probably just very self-critical, and not accepting enough, from upbringing, more than mental reasons. Counselling will continue and hopefully will become more self-affirming in time.

10-19-2011, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clint Cora Family Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississauga, On Canada Posts: 1,502	You are doing the right thing in getting as much as possible from all of the available tools and services you are entitled to -- good job with your attitude position on this. And don't worry about feeling like the only one. Health professionals exists because there are many people to help. Otherwise, they would just be sitting in their offices twiddling their thumbs all day.

10-24-2011, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
xiahoudun Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 68	Went to the doctor and picked up some fluoxetine this afternoon. Will hopefully be helpful.

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