15-11-2018, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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Yes I have to check taps, plug sockets and door is locked twice before bed. Not necessarily bad we can at least know everythings turned off and no one can get in. My husband has aspergers and some of his OCD habits have rubbed off on me over the years. He counts lamp posts and cars in car park most annoying luckily those haven't invaded my psyche.I have one I'm rather ashamed of I pick, I pick my skin I can actually draw blood at times, I don't even know I'm doing it, first I know I suddenly realise I am bleeding and got blood all over my hand. Not a good one and I'm not proud of it.
15-11-2018, 04:04 PM
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My problem is that I probably don't have enough habits/rituals. Somehow doing the same thing the same way every day makes me feel imprisoned. Probably because I was all but imprisoned by schedules, appointments, and the kitchen table (workspace for the kids) for so long
. I was always amazed at people like my MIL who put dinner on the table every night at 6:30 - to the minute. At my house it could be anywhere from 6-9 (usually the latter in Summer).
On that note, has anyone seen my keys?
15-11-2018, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweetie pie
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Have you thought of some kind of therapy for this Julie?I have a friend that sometimes self-harms, more with razors so worse. She found therapy helped.
Bless your friend, SP. Severe cases can be treated with medication. That is a a neurological issue - inflammation, genetic, or chemical. Sometimes SSRIs can help.
15-11-2018, 04:52 PM
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Switching off lights when not in use. Turning off electrical items at night or if the house will be empty. Double checking sometimes especially the iron or when i used to use hair straighteners. Checking the car is locked by testing the handle after the bleeping key ring has locked it.
15-11-2018, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I had a bit of therapy sweetie but found it made me worse, they kept saying eventually it would get better but I gave up before I did myself real harm !
It is rather like fright when your hair stands on end. The arms are very sensitive, and the nerves caused by certain worries make the hairs stand up, so you may tend to scratch or pick as a way of dealing with that feeling. This is sometimes because you feel out of control of a given situation, and subconsciously wrongly blame yourself. I hope this helps you to understand. x
15-11-2018, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfermom
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'Bless your friend, SP. Severe cases can be treated with medication. That is a a neurological issue - inflammation, genetic, or chemical. Sometimes SSRIs can help.
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Switching off lights when not in use. Turning off electrical items at night or if the house will be empty. Double checking sometimes especially the iron or when i used to use hair straighteners. Checking the car is locked by testing the handle after the bleeping key ring has locked it.
15-11-2018, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweetie pie
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OK group therapy. x
I had therapy for depression. Didn't help. Going for long walks through the parks and woods did.
15-11-2018, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Besoeker
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For me, it's the scab that hasn't quite from my cancer op.I had therapy for depression. Didn't help. Going for long walks through the parks and woods did.
I know Max is your therapy. xxxxx
15-11-2018, 06:26 PM
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Picking my skin on my fingers and biting my lip a lot. I'm always having to use hand cream and lip balm.Checking my phone too often at night to see if I've missed any calls. I don't like my wife home alone while I'm at work.
As a spotty teenage youth I played with myself a lot. But who didn't?
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