OCD is a new definition of pain and suffering

@julianofnorwich So true!!!

@Cali_Guy_41510 Yes!!!! Definitely

@Tea and Honey Of course u are, I’ve been a huge Star Wars fan since the 70’s 😁

@Cali_Guy_41510 It's awesome!!

@Tea and Honey I’ve had a passion for Star Wars for many years

@Cali_Guy_41510 Just wanted to let you know that the the trauma level is very high. My dad is in the hospital. It's very bad. Very very bad. I might not be on the app too much. However, I am noticing that as my dad starts to improve, the OCD wants to come back. When I am in the middle of crisis and trauma, the OCD doesn't bother me because I don't have time for it. I just get over it. But I know the OCD is going to want to creep back. My family is still very far from returning to normal life.

@Tea and Honey I’m so sorry to hear that. I had a feeling you were going through a rough time now. I prayed for your dad and you and your family. I wish I could do more. If u need to chat , I’m here

@Cali_Guy_41510 Thank you for praying for my dad. He's still in the ICU. Thank you so much for being there

@Tea and Honey You’re welcome. I continue to pray for your dad, and you and your family

@Cali_Guy_41510 It's bad. And the Ocd creeps back with my dad starts improving

@Tea and Honey I know you’re going through a tough time. I wish there was more I could do

@Tea and Honey I know you’re going through a tough time. I wish there was more I could do.

@Cali_Guy_41510 Thank you!! Thank you for being there. That means a lot. I'll be texting more lately if the OCD gets worse

@Tea and Honey I’ll be here. I got some stories to share when you’re ready

@Cali_Guy_41510 Send them anytime! I'll be a little hit or miss for a while, but I REALLY want to hear your stories

@Tea and Honey Well I guess I shouldn’t say stories, but more like struggles 😂 I just been struggling with my anxiety and depression lately. My therapist says my anxiety is from the ocd. I’m not sure where the depression is from. Like maybe I’m depressed because I’m struggling with ocd

@Cali_Guy_41510 I would love to hear and help you

@Tea and Honey Thanks. I just have anxiety bad , like for over 3 months now. All throughout the day . And I’m so over it. I believe my ocd doubled because of it. I was really hoping the Prozac would get rid of it all, and once I got on 80 mgs of Prozac I felt a little better. But then lately I’ve been paranoid that 80mgs is too much and im over dosing on Prozac or it’s messing up my brain😩

@Cali_Guy_41510 Don't worry. 80 mg is kind of a standard dose for Prozac. And it's not going to mess up your brain! That's just the OCD talking!! I've been on Prozac for 15 plus years. Don't worry!! It's going to be okay!!! The OCD is messing with you. I hear you about the anxiety. Let's pray: Dear God, Please help my friend. Please give him hope that the anxiety can be healed, and please heal it in your timing. Please help him to rest in you, and help him to trust that you are working even in the hard times. In Jesus' name, Amen

@Tea and Honey Just remember that God is building our character through the trials. So the time that you spend "in the trial" is not wasted with God. He can help you overcome the anxiety. And in the meantime, he is adding to your life by building patience in you (during the time that you are in the trial).

@Tea and Honey I need to remember this. It's hard to apply to myself in my own trials when it comes to OCD. I am feeling guilty and worried that I didn't wear my mouthguard last night and I was grinding my teeth all night. I know I should have been wearing it. If I grind my teeth too much, I might fracture a tooth eventually. But instead of applying God's grace and moving on with my day, I want to be struck in guilt. If anyone else told me that they did exactly the same thing, it would be clear to me that they should just accept God's grace and move on. But the guilt wants to stick around and beat me up. And I don't dismiss it like I should.

@Tea and Honey Thank u so much. I needed that prayer. I’ve been on Prozac off and on since 1994, but I don’t think I’ve ever been on 80 mg before. The first two weeks of being on 80 mg I’ve been OK but starting Halloween, I started getting really nauseous and weak and lightheaded. And got a headache. And it’s been going on since then, I already had to call out sick twice this week from work. And it’s actually bothering me when I sleep. I wake up because I feel like agitated while sleeping. It’s kind of hard to explain. And of course, my health anxiety is making me assume the worst. I’m gonna message my psychiatrist today and ask him if this could be related to switching to a higher dosage . I keep thinking something bad is gonna happen to my body or mind from this high dosage. Hopefully this is just side effects that’s not harmful