I was diagnosed with OCD very casually, as if it was just assumed I had OCD and I already knew about it.  So I can’t pinpoint the year.  I just remember a psychologist talking about treatments for my OCD when I was about 16.

I have the more Compulsive side of OCD – probably due to the fact that it is co-morbid with Tourette Syndrome.  I have had the stereotypical handwashing and compulsive checking, as well as a few obsessional thoughts I just couldn’t shake.

I tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for it but found it 9/10ths useless. However, when I started to be treated with Zoloft for Depression, my OCD got up and walked away.  I don’t have any compulsions these days, so my thoughts on OCD are muted.  It’s never been my biggest issue; it’s always just been me.

Caroline

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