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Speaking of avoidance, I've been struggling a lot lately with just not wanting to be around people. I'm in danger of turning into a misanthrope. This is a long-standing tendency, exacerbated greatly by OCD. Does anyone else find OCD dims your desire to be around people?
#OCDTalkHour

Besides familiarity with OCD, what other traits to look for in a therapist? Also has anyone ever done existential therapy? Apparently, it's about finding meaning in life, and it sounds interesting. So far, the only therapist I've seen offering it doesn't take my insurance 😠 #OCDTalkHour

I missed #OCDTalkHour tonight.

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Hi Ydrance,
I'm sorry to hear that you are having a bad day.
Things I have ate today oats, I have drank tea. I had a vegetable casserole for my evening meal last night. I often listen to some music to cheer me up.

I think it’d be helpful for more leftists to know about moral OCD because I suspect that the things that make us leftists lend themselves to both a greater incidence of moral OCD, greater severity, and less ability to know you have it even from the same baseline of self awareness

In a black-and-white world, a mature woman holds a kid in her lap. Both are smiling to the camera while wearing purple dresses.

While diagnosis of #epilepsy is common in children, it is NOT just a childhood disease. It can affect anyone of any age. #EpilepsyAwareness

We often see comments on dashcam videos blaming the crash on a seizure, but the percentage of accidents caused by #epilepsy is dwarfed by drunk, distracted, or drowsy driving. Unfair assumptions fuel stigma and distract from the real biggest threats on the road. #EpilepsyAwareness

If you're sick stay home. As we head deeper into flu season, it's important for people to know that the common flu (and its affects like lack of sleep) can be a seizure-trigger in some people with #Epilepsy. -- Do you have more seizures when you're sick? #EpilepsyAwareness

Our them for #3 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth is "How does Epilepsy affect families?" -- Do you have a story about how your family was affected when a member was diagnosed with #Epilepsy? #NEAM

Our theme for day 4 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth (or #NEAM) is "What type(s) of seizures do you have?" -- There are multiple types of seizures and some people with #epilepsy might experience more than one type. #EpilepsyAwareness

I just realised this post was a week ago, but I have had a lot of stress it's personal stuff. I'm in the middle of getting another advocate bc he has gone to another job now.
#NotAloneTalk

I've always liked musicals myself like Grease.
#NotAloneTalk

Lovely photo.
#NotAloneTalk

#OCDTalkHour one of the talks at the conference was "why treatment doesn’t always hit the spot first time" and I wondered if people had any experience of maybe struggling with therapy and then trying again (different therapist, different palce in life, different therapy etc.) and it going better?

That's good to hear Sam.
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I am doing way too many of my usual rituals/"harm mitigations" especially in the kitchen, but it's still better than avoidance (home cooking is better for many reasons). Also, I'm trying to stop the obsessive cleaning a couple steps sooner than before. This is aided by lack of energy.
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Welcome to #OCDTalkHour! This is a weekly chat about OCD. Use the hashtag #OCDTalkHour for new threads/topics (which you can start!) or reply to existing threads.

This is the hi-how-are-you thread. Hi! How are you?

Remember this is a public forum, so only share what you're comfortable with.

A black-and-white first aid case has purple lettering.

If you ever witness a convulsive seizure DO NOT put something in the person's mouth. It's physically impossible to swallow our tongue and we need that airway open. -- What's another myth about seizure first aid you've heard? #EpilepsyAwareness

More on first aid:
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As soon as I was old enough and my parents informed me that I was taking medication for #epilepsy .

Memory challenges are a common experience for many living with #epilepsy. If you struggle with your memory, how does that struggle usually manifest? Word finding? Brain Fog? #EpilepsyAwareness

More on memory and epilepsy:
brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

A mosaic of different nurses. "Join un in Thanking all of the nurses that helped so many!"

Nurses are often ignored, but today we celebrate their unwavering commitment to our health and well-being! -- How has a nurse helped your adaptation to #epilepsy? #NationalNursesDay #EpilepsyAwareness

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To Take or Not to Take Antiseizure Medications: Patient-Centered Decision-Making About Discontinuation After Seizure Freedom @amepilepsysoc.bsky.social #epilepsy
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Ian Curtis on the cover of Joy Division album.

Ian Curtis, the lead singer for Joy Division, took his own life today in 1980 after struggling with #epilepsy and #depression. Joy Division / New Order have been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. -- If you're struggling, please reach out. #EpilepsyAwareness #SuicidePrevention

038: Seizure First Aid - The Brain Ablaze Epilepsy Podcast We talk about all things Seizure First Aid using descriptions and data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Similarly to how we teach the Heimlich maneuver, do you believe seizure first aid should be taught in schools? #EpilepsyAwareness

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Having #epilepsy affects the brain, but it absolutely does not equate to being "dumber". Intelligence comes in many forms, and a neurological condition doesn't define one's cognitive abilities. -- Have people assumed your Epilepsy makes you somehow less smarter than average? #EpilepsyAwareness