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A- you are making really sweeping generalizations.
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No, I am not - I'm forming an opinion based on what I see on the forums and hear from the people with whom I speak, and I am sharing that opinion that I have formed.
I never said CBT was the be all and end all, I said it has a "high chance" of success, not a guaranteed success. My OCD is in a similar way to yours, as you know, but CBT has helped even me. Obviously I don't expect CBT to work on everyone, but that's besides the point.
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However, if you are talking moderate to severe OCD, which many people on this site have- and which I know you can relate to, Z... most people can't get by on JUST CBT.
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I wasn't saying I thought everyone with OCD should only use CBT. I wasn't being quite as general as you think.
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the best plan of attack generally for those situations is medication plus therapy.
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I believe I did mention something along the lines, that I'm often told that it works well for medication and treatment to work together.
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I also, frankly, feel like I'm targeted here because I happen to be a proponet of medications for those whom they help [but not over medicating], I'm an american and, oh what do you know, I HAVE OCD.
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There is no target. My post wasn't an
attack; it was simply an observation. I meant no malice what-so-ever. I'm sorry if you felt my post was mean in any way. I'm just concerned for those who are maybe not getting the right support. I have OCD, as well, and I'm on medication for Propranolol, so I'm hardly going to attack myself.
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High chance of success does not mean DEFINITE success
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Yeah, I know, and I believe that's pretty self-explanatory when I said "high chance" and not "definite".
I'm sorry that my post mislead you.
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and a lot of people who find themselves researching on the internet or on support sites long term aren't finding a lot of success in treatment, which maybe should be considered before jumping down the collective throat of a particular sub set of people.
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The only attacking going on right here, is you attacking me for sharing an opinion. I haven't jumped down anybody's throats, although I'm getting quite peeved at your reaction, as much as I'm sure you're just defending yourself. Once
again, I am sorry you feel attacked, or that I've jumped down your throat, that I've generalized all Americans to be X, Y, or Z... I simple shared an opinion.
Thank you.
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What makes you think these people who list their drugs have not tried this? or been in years of therapy? You don't know their stories.
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Hi. I never claimed to have known all people's stories. I was referring to those who are on medication when it's maybe unnecessary; I believe that was clear in my post, but clearly not enough.
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