Weekly Flylady Thread 30th December 2013

susan946

Pixie_Fairydust wrote: »

Roxy

2014- My main objective is to get my OCD problem under control, its ruining my life! I've had 2 sessions of CBT but they haven't helped. Not sure what to do, I must go back to my GP but I feel so ashamed
Pix
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Oh Pixie, , sweetheart, don't beat yourself up feeling ashamed. OCD is a cruel illness and there's no shame in getting ill. CBT is a very effective treatment but it takes time and you need to find the right therapist. Go back to your GP and talk it through again.

Happy New Year to all fly folk. I hope it brings you peace, joy and harmony as well as the strength to cope with any setbacks that get thrown into the mix.

Didn't get to bed until 2.30 this morning so taking the day very gently. Everything now put away from last night's gathering. Think I shall treat myself to a lazy day.

froddington

Pixie_Fairydust wrote: »

2014- My main objective is to get my OCD problem under control, its ruining my life! I've had 2 sessions of CBT but they haven't helped. Not sure what to do, I must go back to my GP but I feel so ashamed

Oh, Pixie - you have no reason to feel ashamed. You have an illness and you have taken the first big step of recognising it and asking for help. 2 sessions of CBT isn't much - it will take time to find ways to manage the OCD. Keep strong and I'm sure in time you will see improvements xx

Jazee

Pixie, I second, third, fourth what everyone else has said - get yourself back to the doctor.

Happy New Year everyone.

I am now two years into this flying lark and much happier for it as I used to be the only one with housework to do, don't you know, while everyone else was out having a great time, and it used to get me down. Now I have all this company!!

Today, we've popped to York to wish DS a happy new year and since we got back, I've walked the dogs in the pouring rain (not something I normally do but I wanted to try my new coat out), put clean bedding on DDs bed as she's back tonight, and quickly whizzed the hoover round the house.

Am now planning not much until I cook dinner tonight.

I hope you are all having a lovely day.

Dustykitten

Pixie FD - well done on the ironing - see you have achieved where many on here haven't. Celebrate your successes with us.

Police and forensics at house across the road, not a good start to the New Year for them and they were in last night as I saw guests leaving as I went to bed.

Mumto5

Beautiful words have been typed by so many of you. Thank you all for being so wonderful. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy 2014.

Party was a good one last night. The stragglers departed at 2am and DH and the kids ran upstairs to bed. I did a bit of tidying and put the DW on. We all slept late and I didn't get up until 11.30. My head doesn't hurt which is a bonus. We are over the road at my SIL's this afternoon. It's 100 yards at most so we just need to find the brollies as it's tipping down.

I need to clear out all the booze to the garage as we are having a dry January. I do it every year but DH is joining me this year. I need to remove all temptation. Well done FBO.

I need to put my face on and get the kids dressed for SIL's party.
Read you all later xxx

Mumof2_2

Pixie_Fairydust wrote: »

2014- My main objective is to get my OCD problem under control, its ruining my life! I've had 2 sessions of CBT but they haven't helped. Not sure what to do, I must go back to my GP but I feel so ashamed

As others have said Pixie, please don't feel ashamed because OCD is an illness where the 'bully' part of your brain just tries to take over the logical side of it with awful consequences - I know because I'm a fellow sufferer. Definitely go back to your GP sweetheart; s/he will be able to give you some help and advice. I had CBT but that didn't help me either and I'm currently waiting to start something called LIFT Psychology next week. Do you take medication? If not, is this something you'd consider? It can help .... speaking as someone who is on it. Feel free to PM to chat about it if you like.


Flying wise, I've vacummed right through, done a load of washing and tidied up. DH very keen for all of us to walk Pip as he thinks I'm a bit low and could do with a walk - he's right but this weather is awful!! Wish me luck!!

roxy7699

pixie I echo what people say, it is nothing to feel ashamed about. You keep going back until you feel you are at a place where you are comfortable. If your dr is making you feel like that in any way see a different one.

Im really trying to peel out of bed but just cant quite do it, now that is bad.

pigpen

Honey_Bear wrote: »

:eek: Of all the people in the world who would say that, you are the last I expected to hear it from, Pigpen. SAT WATCHING?!

*picks self up off floor*

Oh believe me.. spectating comes at a price.. he gets the jobs I don't want to do.. cleaning up cat shpoop, mucking out the rabbit, emptying bins, changing nappies... notice a theme??? He also gets to get up in the night with the girls.. I sleep like the dead so he is woken by them far quicker than me..

Pollybear

Afternoon

Pouring with rain all day here so I haven't had my usual walk, which makes me a bit unsettled but after getting caught in a hailstorm yesterday and taking all day to dry my coat and shoes I decided it would be silly to try that again. Did go over for a newspaper though.

Christmas tree and decorations down and put away this morning and everywhere downstairs is dusted/polished and vacuumed. The bathroom and toilet have had a full clean too. I'm planning to do the bedrooms tomorrow. All out of my usual order but it's a funny time of year. Feels nice to get things clean and tidy although DH is a bit upset because I've recycled an empty glass candle jar. Says I'm heartless. Can you tell which of us has hoarder tendencies?

Pixie_Fairydust

Thank you all for your really kind words, I can't really talk to anyone about my OCD problem, I think thats why I feel ashamed because I keep it a secret.

But I'm feeling positive and I will give the GP a call tomorrow and book an appointment.

I've had 2 x 12 sessions of CBT! I get a bit better for a while then my inner strength goes No i'm not on any meds, but maybe I should be!

Anyway I just wanted to say thanks.

OK I'm off for a mulled wine :beer: Onwards and upwards!

Pix
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