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by Michael
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:59 am
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: Thoughts?
Replies: 44
Views: 35913

HeyWW,

Your recovery is very inspirational. I do a similair thought replacement excercise daily which has strengthend my cognitions, thoughts and beliefs!! Consistency seems to be the key!!

Michael
by Michael
Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Session 5 - Eat and Exercise to Minimize Anxiety and Depression
Topic: Afraid of obsessive thoughts, going crazy...
Replies: 5
Views: 2324

Thanks Paisleegreen,

One of the most important things I've learned through this is that IF WE FOCUS ON THE TRUTH...THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE.....

GOD BLESS
by Michael
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:41 am
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: An Old Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves
Replies: 2
Views: 2894

On evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. The bad wolf is fearful, frustrated, guilt ridden, sorrowful, regretful, self-pity, resentful, inferiority and lies. The good wolf is joy,...
by Michael
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: Session 5 - Eat and Exercise to Minimize Anxiety and Depression
Topic: Afraid of obsessive thoughts, going crazy...
Replies: 5
Views: 2324

Hello Karita, Welcome to the StressCenter.com. You are definitely in the right place. Could not help responding to your post in that obscure thoughts were one of my symptoms of anxiety. Let me share with you what I've learned in regards to scary thoughts and anxiety. 1) When we initially get these t...
by Michael
Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:52 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Needing friends !?!
Replies: 9
Views: 3150

Hey Lynn,

Glad to hear you are on your way to recovery. I've been affiliated with the program the past ten years and am employed as a coach for the StressCenter.com. I do alot of peer support as well so feel free to e-mail anytime for support. God bless and go for it!!!!!
by Michael
Sun Dec 26, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: Please help my OCD son
Replies: 5
Views: 2661

Hello Boomers Mom, Welcome. You are in the right community. In regards to your son it sounds like he is on the right track. I don't like using the label OCD when adressing scary thoughts and anxiety. That's all we are talking about is scary thoughts and anxiety. First of all tell your son the the fa...
by Michael
Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
Topic: Have any studies been done as to why...
Replies: 10
Views: 4376

Hey PP and Toni,

I'll be glad to hash these thoughts out with ya anytime. Just shoot me an e-mail. Hope u guys have a great holiday....
by Michael
Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:02 am
Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
Topic: Have any studies been done as to why...
Replies: 10
Views: 4376

Hey PP, Strength and victory to us all!! Damn right. The question isn't if we recover it is when we recover... In your post I couldn't help but notice the phrase "Lurking int the backround, just looking for the opportunity to strike and send me spiralling in the abyss..." I know you are attempting t...
by Michael
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
Topic: Have any studies been done as to why...
Replies: 10
Views: 4376

Hey PP, Couldn't help responding to your post in that this was one of my more challenging symptoms of anxiety. Through personal experience and helping others I have found that scary thoughts are merely a symptom of anxiety. Often times it does not represent a distraction from an underlying problem. ...
by Michael
Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:43 am
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: please help with this scary thought
Replies: 3
Views: 1773

Hi Laura, Couldn't help responding to your post in that these thoughts were one of my symptoms of anxiety. This is what I've learned thus far about scary thought; notably suicide. 1) The mere fact you initially experienced anxiety after these thoughts is evidence indicating you are incapable of carr...