Re: Re: OCD waxing and waning

November 23, 2008

Does anyone know why OCD waxes and wanes? Micah's doing much better with

door ways and rugs. Light switches are still a problem. And now he's added

repeating his sentences, under his breath. I'm not sure if they are waning or

changing.

In a message dated 11/23/2008 11:22:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,

kcaw4@... writes:

Debbie,I absolutely do not think the OCD is worse. I'm shocked and confused

because my husband and I both agree that her OCD symptoms seem so improved now

that she is almost completely weaned from the Zoloft! We keep in mind, of

course, the natural waxing and waning of OCD but are wondering if the Zoloft

could have really made her symptoms so much worse!!?? I guess we'll just have

to wait and see. We're also doing CBT/ERP weekly since Sept. so perhaps that's

working. My dd is totally and completely resistant to doing any ERP homework

despite her incredibly creative and wonderful therapist who makes it very

interesting for her. Will see Psych next wk and I'll be sure to keep ya posted

on any med additions.Please keep me posted on your dd's appt as well. By the

way, my dd is , too!

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November 23, 2008

Thank you,

You know I've noticed that if he spends too much time playing video games he

tics more and the OCD gets worse. I know he gets stressed when he plays,

unless he's winning. Did you ever notice video games as a trigger?

I'm still learning about OCD, I knew TS waxes/wanes and changes, but didn't

realize the same was true of OCD.

Again thanks so much,

In a message dated 11/23/2008 6:05:51 P.M. Central Standard Time,

kcaw4@... writes:

Micah sounds a lot like my dd....doorways, light switches and repeating

words.......Micah sounds a lot like my dd....doorways, light switches and

repeating words.......<WBR>...Micah sounds a lot like my dd....doorways, light

switches and repeating words.......<WBR>...In alMicah sounds a lot like my

dd....doorways, light switches and repeating words.......<WBR>...In all my

reading,

I've never come across a good answer to the waxing/waning question....<WBR>..

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November 23, 2008

Micah sounds a lot like my dd....doorways, light switches and repeating

words..........In all my reading, I've never come across a good answer to the

waxing/waning question......like tics, I think OCD may for some, wax, wane,

change as well as change in frequency/intensity. Some will speak to triggers for

increases; everything from dietary issues, to stress, to lack of sleep, illness,

esp. strep, chlorine exposure, heat, barometric pressure, etc. ,etc.

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Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 12:38:15 PM

Subject: Re: Re: OCD waxing and waning

Does anyone know why OCD waxes and wanes? Micah's doing much better with

door ways and rugs. Light switches are still a problem. And now he's added

repeating his sentences, under his breath. I'm not sure if they are waning or

changing.

In a message dated 11/23/2008 11:22:10 A.M. Central Standard Time,

kcaw4yahoo (DOT) com writes: