>>��How are things going for you these days? Have you gotten your drum kit set up?
>>��Have your parents reconsidered letting you play them in the house?
Hi Beth!
Lately things have been off and on, with the OCD and epilepsy. Been very tired lately with seizures in my arm and ear/neck area, mood fluctuations, etc but I'm taking the good with the bad.
Good news is yes, like I was saying to Rudi, I've prayed about the drums and my folks were ok with it. I can play 1/2 hr day and have a practice pad as well which makes little noise, but helps me keep in practice with rudiments of rhythms, and other techniques. Getting the kit set up will take a bit, it is getting old and some of the rims and hoops on the drums are getting brittle and out of round, but nevertheless it is coming along ok and I will be able to play shortly. Thanks for your asking and your prayers.
How have you been Beth? I haven't read your postings yet, as I've been in a bit of a scramble between a number of things and thoughts.
I hope your therapy is coming about ok with the number and all. That is pretty tough facing that fear right off the bat. I recall having to make my hierarchy of things as well and one of them I believe was going on a bus alone. I think I opted out on that one or took a very short bus ride, I did do the mall therapy (going to a busy mall on a Saturday afternoon).
Therapy is a tough thing for an OCDer, and I am really amazed and happy for you that you faced your worst fear head on just like that. I don't have any washing compulsions/contaminations, but I could only imagine how terribly frustrating and anxiety-provoking they must be having to clean and sanitize everything from the number and other things as well. Like me with the mall and the crowds/noise and you with the number, it is indeed a nerve wracking experience to face. It does ease up a bit, at least I can go to a mall now and shop without totally freaking out and having to leave immediately. In time that number will ease up a bit on you too. hang in there! :-)
I pray that God continues to strengthen you as you face the OCD and continue in your therapy treatment.
God Bless
Kix