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Steel Maiden · 16-08-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by witchy.

Hey there.

I'm sorry you're really struggling with this, and that others don't seem to understand how this issue is affecting you.

Have you sent the letter or are you planning to send it?

Have you been diagnosed with OCD? Did your psychiatrist say why she won't put you on OCD meds. Do the meds have any side effects that might affect you?

Sorry for asking a lot of questions. I know this is a major concern for you, but your intellect hasn't been damaged, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to:
A. Write coherently;
B. Think about the possible long term effects of your migraines.
C. Think of a.possible cause( OCD) and solution ( meds) to your problem.

I have had the same handwashing problem. I don't.remember much from that time (I was under a lot of stress, major depressive episode etc), but the handwashing was caused both by stress and my OCD tendencies. From what it sounds.it is very similar for you as this issue seems to be causing you great distress. As well as your problems with Uni. I have said this before, and I will.say it again, they are being extremely unreasonable, have no right to.threaten you.

Hi. I have official diagnoses of OCD, Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm on Gabapentin for Chronic Migraines.

I have tried Sertraline and Clomipramine for OCD, and, in the past, Fluoxetine and Citalopram for depressive-type symptoms in relation to schizophrenia (negative symptoms and low mood mixed together in reaction to distress of persistent positive symptoms).

I actually reported multiple side-effects from antidepressants to my psychiatrist in the past. So perhaps that is a factor. Also my psychiatrist, who used to prescribe me multiple medications, is now preferring a minimalist approach to my medication. So I'm on 25mg Olanzapine alone. She was telling me about some research she had read about polypharmacy being an adverse option. However polypharmacy has helped me in the past, and I've read research that it can, in certain circumstances, help.

Thank you for that reasoning. I know logically that I may be ok intelligence-wise, but OCD is, by nature, irrational loops of worry. CBT didn't really work for me as I am not good with abstract concepts due to ASD. I've read research that says that people with ASD need modifications to CBT as autistics struggle with certain ways of thinking.

Sorry to hear you struggled / struggle with OCD symptoms.

I agree, the university are being extremely unreasonable. I will go as far as legal advice if they continue to mess me about.

16-08-2014, 09:16 PM	#3
Steel Maiden There is no place like 127.0.0.1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	Quote: Originally Posted by witchy. Hey there. I'm sorry you're really struggling with this, and that others don't seem to understand how this issue is affecting you. Have you sent the letter or are you planning to send it? Have you been diagnosed with OCD? Did your psychiatrist say why she won't put you on OCD meds. Do the meds have any side effects that might affect you? Sorry for asking a lot of questions. I know this is a major concern for you, but your intellect hasn't been damaged, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to: A. Write coherently; B. Think about the possible long term effects of your migraines. C. Think of a.possible cause( OCD) and solution ( meds) to your problem. I have had the same handwashing problem. I don't.remember much from that time (I was under a lot of stress, major depressive episode etc), but the handwashing was caused both by stress and my OCD tendencies. From what it sounds.it is very similar for you as this issue seems to be causing you great distress. As well as your problems with Uni. I have said this before, and I will.say it again, they are being extremely unreasonable, have no right to.threaten you. Hi. I have official diagnoses of OCD, Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm on Gabapentin for Chronic Migraines. I have tried Sertraline and Clomipramine for OCD, and, in the past, Fluoxetine and Citalopram for depressive-type symptoms in relation to schizophrenia (negative symptoms and low mood mixed together in reaction to distress of persistent positive symptoms). I actually reported multiple side-effects from antidepressants to my psychiatrist in the past. So perhaps that is a factor. Also my psychiatrist, who used to prescribe me multiple medications, is now preferring a minimalist approach to my medication. So I'm on 25mg Olanzapine alone. She was telling me about some research she had read about polypharmacy being an adverse option. However polypharmacy has helped me in the past, and I've read research that it can, in certain circumstances, help. Thank you for that reasoning. I know logically that I may be ok intelligence-wise, but OCD is, by nature, irrational loops of worry. CBT didn't really work for me as I am not good with abstract concepts due to ASD. I've read research that says that people with ASD need modifications to CBT as autistics struggle with certain ways of thinking. Sorry to hear you struggled / struggle with OCD symptoms. I agree, the university are being extremely unreasonable. I will go as far as legal advice if they continue to mess me about.
	PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10 or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student. I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out. I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included. Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.