The first time ever

This is the first time in my life where I might have hope of being in better control of my tourette's and OCD. The doctor I have seen over the years always focused on treating my depression and anxiety.

Well this doctor believes with the right medication and CBIT I can.

With training she hopes we can start replacing my outbursts with less noticeable tics or actions. For my OCD she wants me to use something called ERP to help.

It's going to take a lot of work and planning on my part especially in the beginning. But with Joel's help I am going to give this my all.

As for my baby girl, the doctor was disappointed that we would trigger a panic attack but totally understand.

Once we've moved into the new house she wants to start a medication change. She wants to hold off on us doing any changes to her schedule until she is settled and adjusted to the new house. So big things are happening for the both of us.

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4meAndyou · F

That is SO cool! When I attended a seminar given by a Cognitive therapist he gave us one great example of how it works that I will always remember. He said he had a patient who was absolutely terrified that something was under his bed. He had been terrified since he was a child, and literally could NOT get out of bed at times.

So...the therapist had the patient take the box spring and mattress off the raised legs, and put it directly on the floor.

No more under the bed!!! 🤭🤭🤭

The fixes are usually simple and elegant.