Cece and john- been well lately but seems that some 'new' things are manifesting. When my house is noisy (3 different kids talking, tv on, wife talking on the phone) my brain 'short curcuits' and I completely shut down. It's like a switch goes off (or on) and I just cannot function. It's really weird. My wife just rolls her eyes and says 'you're nuts'. I may be, but the symptoms are real. Any ideas? I think it may be related to ADD. Once the quiet is back- I operate normally (if that's even possible with OCD and TS). I sometimes think I am just completely wacko and should be committed. Then other times, I excel. I'm good at taking the mental beatings my brain dished out but sometimes I want to punch a wall. I never do though. ANyways- I'm open to thoughts/suggestions....

Hey Blu,
Sorry I didn't get back to you but time got away from me... It sure sounds like sounds and noise overwhelm you in the same way that thoughts used to do that to me. I'm not sure what to suggest but feel for ya. Maybe you could try and grab the thoughts you are having while the noise is going on and counter those? It probably would not hurt to let those around you know that sometimes you just need a little space too. Hopefully they would be understanding of your needs. Anyway, good to hear from you and I hope you are starting off the new year well

glad to see ya! Like I said, my wife is aware that this is going on. I tell her that it is happening (when it actually happening). She just rolls her eyes and blows it off. Meanwhile my head spins and I just yell 'shut-up' and everyone just stares. I've tried counting to 10, deep breathing, and leaving the room. It hasn't worked so far. I don't blame my wife- how could she possibly understand something I don't quite understand. Just seeing if anyone else has heard of this. My 'doc' isn't all that caring about it-

I'm not surprised that your doc isn't so caring but hearing that your wife blows you and your problems off really makes me sad. Maybe you can get some of those Bose sound cancelling head phones to wear in your home? Can't hurt right? Take care

I am trying to communicate a little better now. But I still have those overwhelming moments that I just burst! Oh well. I think it's one of those things that is just there and cannot be 'fixed'. Take care!

Blu we are all only human and I burst sometimes too I have no doubt you are trying nd learning because you come across so cool on here Anyway, keep in touch and never give up hope. I still think the sound canceling headphones are worth a try

I may just give those a try. It's either that or I stuff carrots in my ears! I hope your doing well....
On a side note: My doc won't up my meds for restless leg syndrome (God I hate the term 'syndrome' for restless legs!) so I have been having trouble sleeping. Insurance companies suck!

I hate the entire american med system but the insurance co's are the worst! I think those headphones will not only work better than carrots but look better too

Cannot argue with that Hey Blu I have not posted in ages but wanted to say hi and that I hope you are doing well. Other than being home sick with the flu today, life has been going good for me

John- sorry to hear about the flu. Yuck! My OCD is stabilized at the moment. Of course, it takes 100 mg. of sertraline to do it, but it works! Hope you both are hanging in there. I am off to Mexico for a 'boys' weekend (well, 6 days). I seriously need to decompress before I blow! I have almost lost it a few times recently and I'm not sure why. Hopefully this will help a little....
Take care and keep posting. Good to see you are both well...
Blu

Blu great to hear from you and have a blast in Mexico!!! I will try and post more often just been all caught up in day to day life lately and a case of some laziness. Take care and keep in touch. Thanks for the sympathy on the flu, I'm feeling a bit today but still achy all over. Put back a couple for me in mexico

Hi back to both of you and sorry to hear about the flu johnr Hope you are feeling better now. How was Mexico Blu? I hope you stayed out of trouble in partyland

How ru? I have not posted in a long time and was just wondering how ur doing? I'm good other than a forced pay cut at my job a couple of months ago. Let me know what's new with you?
Still wondering how Mexico was too

JR,
Sorry to hear you had a pay cut but at least you still have a job in this economy.
Looks like Blu is no longer posting Hope he's ok!

I hope Blu is okay too. Thx for the kind words and yes good to have employment. Hope you are well and not too effected by the economy.

My job is pretty secure but it's not my dream job

Security means a lot right now. You can find your dream job once things turn around

I like your positive attitude John, thanks.

Anytime cece
I hope you are having a good summer!

Summer good, but work gets stressful at times. I just replied to another post of you sharing a bit about my workday yesterday. I a doing good now and it all worked out for the best.