My pdoc's office called back and I am scheduled for the end of January. I asked if I needed to do any new patient paperwork and they said not to worry about it. They know me pretty well at this point, so I think they didn't see the point in making me do all that. I mean I was seeing this pdoc weekly for awhile. I am feeling good about this, and I'll have some time to write up what I want to discuss when I visit. It helps that I have more insight into the OCD now and am not completely lost as to what's going on in my brain, so I'll be able to explain all of that.


Feeling a little irritable today, I think too much caffeine plus sugar. However, I have started to eat full breakfasts that include protein and I do think that's helping with my anxiety and focus throughout the day.


Due to the OCD and all the other issues, I have not been as active in my community and what is going on around the world as I normally would be because the news would trigger me into a really bad place and then I would be incapacitated. At that point I felt I was unable to keep up with basic tasks and be a good family member, friend, worker, etc. So I had to kind of focus on that first. I am hoping I am at a point where I can become more aware and involved, and pay attention to what's going on more (it'll be a form of exposure therapy in a way) and still remain functioning mentally. So, that is a plan of mine.