tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post1762485827561098723..comments2023-10-19T15:59:57.789+02:00Comments on Curls & Cakes: My OCD storyCurls n Cakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-45385696782998317082016-01-25T17:59:28.937+01:002016-01-25T17:59:28.937+01:00That makes me very happy to hear! Thank you for ha...That makes me very happy to hear! Thank you for having an open mind!<br />Much loveCurls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-63251687880694484302016-01-25T16:00:43.951+01:002016-01-25T16:00:43.951+01:00You educated me, thank you. You educated me, thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-38839805062483272942015-10-14T16:05:11.542+02:002015-10-14T16:05:11.542+02:00Aww, you are too sweet, I must say I really would ...Aww, you are too sweet, I must say I really would like being a superhero, so I'll take it with a bow! :D<br />Thank you darling, I'm very happy for my progress to. Thanks, I hope so, I hope writing about it openly will lead to something good for someone.<br />It means the world to me that you know more about OCD because of me. That's part of what I want, to raise awareness.<br />You are the sweetest, thank you so much, your kind words have warmed my heart and I feel emotional now (haha). Thank you so much for commenting, and for being so kind! You are golden! Lots of love to you!Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-22019731609319333062015-10-14T03:38:27.259+02:002015-10-14T03:38:27.259+02:00I am so grateful when you write posts like this--t...I am so grateful when you write posts like this--the fact that you are both raising awareness for and educating on all kinds of topics makes you a superhero! Your struggle with OCD has been formidable, and I'm so happy to see you making great progress. I know it takes a LOT to be able to write about your struggle so openly, but I think you're doing so much good for others. Until recently, I didn't know much about OCD or how it's treated or what sufferers go through, but mainly because of you, I have a greater understanding for that particular illness as well as others. On top of that, I think it helps to break the stigma against mental illnesses--when you see someone you care about and whom you admire speaking up about it, it stops being something to hide. So thank you--you're doing really great work.Devinne S.http://moxandsocks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-67459267043724340962015-10-13T19:06:44.582+02:002015-10-13T19:06:44.582+02:00Thank you so much Lindsey! I don't know about ...Thank you so much Lindsey! I don't know about that, but thanks :)<br />I agree, it's important to talk about mental health. Oh thanks, I try my best to remember how I used to think before I became a sufferer, and it's not easy knowing about every disease/disorder out there. As long as we keep an open mind and don't judge we're doing great in my opinion.<br />Oh gosh. You're making me tear up. Thank you. You have no idea how much it means to me to hear you say that. I really appreciate your comment and your sweet words. Thank you so very much and much love to you Lindsey! <3Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-76413878856001856522015-10-13T18:18:30.272+02:002015-10-13T18:18:30.272+02:00Thank you so much for sharing your story, Mona. Yo...Thank you so much for sharing your story, Mona. You are such a brave, strong woman! These posts are so important to removing the stigma surrounding mental health. It's so refreshing to read your posts on mental health, too, because you are always so understanding of the world's lack of knowledge surrounding these issues. And you never blame anyone or get mad at them for this - truly inspirational! Instead, you take it upon yourself to help the world better understand these important issues. That is truly remarkable, and I can't tell you how much I admire you, Mona!<br /><br />Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809931732455701147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-71632857077841795422015-10-13T15:28:52.847+02:002015-10-13T15:28:52.847+02:00Thank you so much Eilidh <3
I really do hope it...Thank you so much Eilidh <3<br />I really do hope it helps someone out there, because hiding it and feeling ashamed is one of the toughest bits of having a mental illness, and if I can change that for anyone I will be very happy.<br />Much love to you!Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-68042343214557968242015-10-13T15:26:59.013+02:002015-10-13T15:26:59.013+02:00Thank you so much Kathy <3 It means so much com...Thank you so much Kathy <3 It means so much coming from you. I'm so happy you "grew out" of OCD, but I am also so very very sorry for your struggles with Trich. I read your very brave and illuminating post on Trich and the OCD part of it, of pulling out an even number is something I do still with my washing. I wash in even numbers, and clean in even numbers, which is ridiculous, but I feel like I have to. No one will understand that better than you I suppose. I do feel less alone when I hear about others with OCD spectrum disorders, so thank you so much for writing a comment and sharing your story with me. It means so much to me, and I appreciate it a lot.<br />Thank you, I'm very happy that I'm getting my life back too. And just as you said in your post, we will probably always struggle with our conditions but sharing our stories is important. I wish you all the best in your fight against Trich. You are beautiful and strong, and I have a great deal of respect and admiration for you.<br />So much love to you!Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-68395104117461021512015-10-13T15:07:30.002+02:002015-10-13T15:07:30.002+02:00Thank you so much Jennifer! <3
I agree with you...Thank you so much Jennifer! <3<br />I agree with you. We need to talk about it as much as we can.<br />Thank you so very much, I feel like I'm finding the "old" me again, the one before the disorder. I'm so very sorry you've had mental health conditions, even mild ones are difficult and debilitating. I hope you will get better and better. Thanks once again, and thank you for commenting. I appreciate it very much. <3<br />Much love to you!Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-73425032661285863702015-10-13T15:03:20.175+02:002015-10-13T15:03:20.175+02:00Thank you Emma! <3 I agree, we need to make peo...Thank you Emma! <3 I agree, we need to make people understand that it is a real and debilitating disorder.<br />I'm so very sorry you have gone through that. Obsessions and compulsions are horrible and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, let alone someone I care about like you. I am sooo sooo happy that it has become milder with time for you. And I wish it will leave you alone as soon as possible. When I was a kid I had mental compulsions, but they weren't very bad. It really was my contamination OCD that affected my life so very much, and got me depressed. But I'm doing much better. You are also amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with me what you have gone through. It makes me feel less alone in the disorder. And thank you so much for your sweet and meaningful comment. I really appreciate it.<br />Sending much love back to you <3Curls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-86999456921122251092015-10-13T11:10:53.975+02:002015-10-13T11:10:53.975+02:00Beautifully written, Mona. Thank you for sharing y...Beautifully written, Mona. Thank you for sharing your story and speaking openly about mental health, I know you will be helping many people with posts like these. Sending big hugs to you xEilidhhttp://www.bookofdeer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-34378442032226296642015-10-13T02:53:05.398+02:002015-10-13T02:53:05.398+02:00So proud of you for posting this. It annoys me gre...So proud of you for posting this. It annoys me greatly when people throw the term OCD around without truly understanding what it means. I struggled more with OCD as a child, and was fortunate to grow out of it for the most part. It never escalated to the point where it drastically interfered with my daily life. I struggle more with Trichotillomania now, but had the more classic OCD behavior as a child (door locking, hand washing, etc.). I still have some lingering tendencies and intrusive thoughts, but it's quite manageable, for which I am very grateful. I'm so glad you've found treatments to help you cope and get your life back. xoxo<br />PS: I wrote about my struggles with trichotillomania <a href="http://www.laceandwhimsy.com/blog/2015/04/living-with-trich.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> if you would like to have a read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209262438922706918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-80652576925639018232015-10-13T02:08:05.760+02:002015-10-13T02:08:05.760+02:00I'm so glad you shared your story! The only wa...I'm so glad you shared your story! The only way to get rid of stigma surrounding mental health is to talk about it. <br />Also, congratulations on your road to recovery. I've only ever had mild mental health conditions which I found difficult to correct. I can't imagine how much it would have taken to ease your mind, and I'm so very glad you're in a better place :) <br /><br /><3 <br /><br />http://theemeraldruby.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953705601199135459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-47490746654904251382015-10-12T22:01:58.798+02:002015-10-12T22:01:58.798+02:00Thank you for sharing this Mona, it's so impor...Thank you for sharing this Mona, it's so important for others to understand more about OCD and how it makes people feel. When I was a little girl I was obsessed with being clean too, mostly just my hands. I had a special cream for teachers to put on my hands because I'd washed them so much in cold water. It was awful, so I can relate so much to this. I also had compulsions from a young age, I had to do things a certain way otherwise I thought someone I loved would die. I was lucky that it was mild for me and as I got older it got less and less until it became only one - tapping the point of scissors onto my palm before putting them down - otherwise I thought whoever they pointed at would die. Even though I know that's not true! I still do this sometimes more out of habit now I think as it doesn't bother me like before. <br />I'm so happy that you're doing so much better now. You're amazing Mona!<br />Sending love and hugs,<br />Emma Xx<br /><br />www.emmaslookingglass.comemmacharlottesometimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251183621929814103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-55461398263015404072015-10-12T21:38:12.233+02:002015-10-12T21:38:12.233+02:00Klara, I agree with you. Mental illness should be ...Klara, I agree with you. Mental illness should be seen as what it is, an illness as any other. Oh, thanks! It wasn't very easy posting this, but I'm glad I did. Thank you so so much Klara. And thank you for your comment, it's very kind of you and it means a lot to me.<br />Much loveCurls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-89025778970215285422015-10-12T21:36:13.043+02:002015-10-12T21:36:13.043+02:00Thank you so much sweetie! I'm glad you learne...Thank you so much sweetie! I'm glad you learned something from this post, as it was my goal to hopefully educate. Thank you, I was/am so nervous about this post, so it means a lot.<br />As a sufferer it bothers me too, very much. But I think the "joke" as it has unfortunately become, is only because people don't understand it. If more people understood it, maybe (hopefully) people will realise that it is nothing to joke about, and trivialising it the way they do when talking about their super clean car will be seen as wrong. It does suck though, just as you said! Thank you so much for your comment.<br />Much loveCurls n Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304523865399129191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-77410756555094303432015-10-12T20:18:16.005+02:002015-10-12T20:18:16.005+02:00It is so important that we talk about mental ilnes...It is so important that we talk about mental ilness without the stigma... thank you for being so bold and sharing your story, Mona. You are so powerful and empowering! I hope this post reaches many people and tell them something they need to learn, to be better humans.Klarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742569955489676073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8950389611533037316.post-16531501525404521622015-10-12T20:00:54.706+02:002015-10-12T20:00:54.706+02:00Good for you for sharing this! I learned a lot rea...Good for you for sharing this! I learned a lot reading this post and applaud your bravery for sharing. I don't have OCD but it bothers me tremendously when people are all "oh just me and my OCD, blerg!" when they're just talking about their organized book shelf or their super clean car. PLEASE! Ugh! I am a control freak and a perfectionist, but I don't go around saying I am OCD. It's become almost a joke? It sucks. Thanks for sharing again!SaraLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222537993631373749noreply@blogger.com