DO PEOPLE NOTICE MY OCD IN PUBLIC?

A common theme with our son and his OCD

is the constant worry

that someone

is noticing his rituals

when he is in public.

He does not eat in public because of this

and he seldom wants to talk to others

due to his Aspergers condition.

I'm sure other people with OCD worry about public places and being 'watched'.

Well, I have great news for you...

I think after watching this music video you will feel

very relieved.

This dancer went to an airport terminal and danced like crazy

just trying to get someone to notice.

But to no avail.

Just watch and see. It's great therapy! 

I laughed to think of our society and how 'self-contained' we have become.

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Here's the video, "Dance Like Nobody's Watching: Airport Version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S32bgx36G-0

from our garden

THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM

Mine is for doctor's to find the final answer

for OCD!

And for my son to live a life free from intrusive OCD thoughts.

What's yours?

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The Impossible Dream

is today's 5 minute break.

You'll be inspired....I promise!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSFKnc93to8

a monarch butterfly in our garden

Thanks for stopping by!

David/:0)

GETTING PAST OCD & FAMILY SECRETS

First read this quote:

"I was about 12 or 13 when I developed my eating disorder, and at that time nobody in the public eye talked about their body issues," said Lovato, who has sought treatment in the past for substance abuse, bulimia and bipolar disorder. "I feel that if someone had admitted they had a problem, then I wouldn't have gone down that route myself."

"That's my goal in talking about my problems: I want to be the person for other girls that I needed to admire when I was looking for help and strength," Lovato added, "and it's OK to love your body the way it is, and it's OK to reach out for help if you have drug and alcohol problems, or if you're self-harming or being bullied."
                                                            source: The Huffington Post ~ June 10,2013 online source

When I started this online journal, I had to decide if our son's OCD, autism, caffeine & sugar addictions and social phobias would stay a family secret....or
be out there for the public to see.

The choice became much easier when I started searching on Google for 

other families dealing with these multiple issues.

There wasn't a lot out there to read.

Since that time, I've found celebrities that have faced addictions that could easily ruin their careers and stay hidden from public view. Others have decided to help others with the same struggles.....like Demi Lovato.
And I've decided to do the same.
David/:0)

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Here's her song 'Heart Attack' for today's phenomenal 5 minute break. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AByfaYcOm4A

a flower from my garden

DEATH BY A MONSTER? (ENERGY DRINK)... MAYBE SO!

If your teenager or loved one has a heart condition

and they drink high caffeine energy drinks..

STOP THEM IMMEDIATELY!

Better safe than sorry.

Here's the story of a 14-year old girl whose parents believe she died from energy drinks:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4605284/monster-energy-drinks-sued-after-girl-dies.html

And here's the latest update. It looks like the Monster Energy Drink Co. has something to think about!

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100779705

Of course the MONSTER ENERGY DRINK company

is fighting back and declaring there's no connection.
BUT....

Caffeine toxicity is NOT going away and the research is just beginning.

HIGH TIME it did.

Just go into any convenience store and look at the vast array of

energy drinks out there. It's staggering.

EVERYONE'S IN THE BUSINESS OF ENERGY!!!

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But what's more alarming is the constant pursuit of these 

companies for social acceptance.

It's like EVERYBODY'S GOT TO HAVE AN ENERGY DRINK

to make it through the day.
 Maybe two or three! 

The heck with the warning labels....drink on 'til ya drop, baby!

And of course,
COFFEE HAS ALREADY MADE IT TO THE

MUST HAVE IT OR DIE level of acceptance.
BUT...

Talk to a doctor dealing with sleep disorders and sleep problems

and I'll bet the first question out of his mouth is:

How much caffeine do you have each day?

For our son, his OCD goes off the charts in intensity each time he sneaks a caffeine drink without

our knowledge. Caffeine is like poison to him.

The battle with energy drinks is a daily occurrence.

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Here's a different kind of battle and a fun one for today's 5 minute break.

Here's CELLO WARS by the Piano Guys.

David/:0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgAlQuqzl8o

Full Throttle got bumped to 2nd place in severity this week.

Monster Absolutely Zero is now 1st place in wreaking havoc

with our son's OCD symptoms. 

We almost had to take him to the hospital after he drank one

since it precipitated psychotic behaviors.

More on that topic later!