Below are the 3 most recent journal entries recorded in anxietykid0's InsaneJournal:

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
11:20 pm	My Experience Getting Treatment for OCD I am at a strange point in my life these days. I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder for as long as I can remember. Its really hard to get through the day sometimes because I am constantly having to submit to what I fully understand to be irrational thoughts. I am sure there are some people who suffer more than me, not that it is a contest or anything, but I feel like I have it pretty bad and I hate what this condition does to me. Day to day life can be difficult, to say the least. My 'rituals' and compulsions are kicking in relentlessly and it makes it impossible to be a productive person. Often they evolve over time and usually get worse. Logically I am aware that I am having irrational thoughts but the compulsion has always been to strong for me to resist. I have tried various types off OCD treatment many times. Many patients with anxiety or compulsive disorders never get the benefit of even the most basic treatment. Patients with compulsions often have no interest in their own mental health and have simply come to accept it as part of life. Part of the reason treatment is difficult is because patients like me have a hard time confronting the rituals that we have developed. It feels like a part of your personality which, despite the knowledge it is not the best part of you, just doesn't want to let go easily. Next month I am going to be entering treatment for the fourth time. I am mentally preparing myself and praying that I will have success breaking off my rituals. I am trying to stay focused and motivated so I can move past this and live a happier and more productive life. I have been living this way for too long and it is time for a change. The other times I entered treatment I did not really want to go yet. Now I am ready to jump in head first and I think that this is what will make the difference for me. We all know the expression that you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Well, this horse is thirsty and ready to go!I really hope that I can get the OCD treatment I need this time. I am sure that this time around my attitude will make all the difference and although I will probably always have to deal with this problem of mine, at least I can learn how to ensure that it makes only a minimal impact on the rest of my life. (Comment on this)
11:15 pm	How to Cope with Child Anxiety Children with anxiety are often misinterpreted. Without having at least taken a general psychology course or two, for many people this is just one of those things that is completely off the radar. OCD treatment is often overlooked as an option and the condition worsens over time. If you know what to look for it can help you figure out whether your child is just being a kid or actually has a problem or is developing one. It can be difficult to tell, even for attentive parents with some knowledge of the subject. It is totally natural for children to get anxious in new environments or around unfamiliar people. However, there is a point at which healthy, natural anxiety crosses a line and becomes an unhealthy compulsion. These are the types of problems which can have major effects on day to day lifestyles and future opportunities. It is important to approach these problems with the necessary care, while also trying to avoid making your child feel singled out or lesser than his or her peers. Another concern for many parents is that in American culture there seems to be a growing trend of excessive medication. Pills are often seen as a quick fix instead of a last resort and many patients go from inquiry to medication without even an attempt at child anxiety treatment or other solutions. While prescriptions do have their place it is the way they are used in treatment that matters. Some people who may be able to live a happy, normal life following therapy are being robbed of the opportunity because they never consider it. Remember that, although therapy is hard, the path of least resistance isn't always the best option. Many children who do appear to have a condition will seem to grow out of it over the years if given the chance. For this reason, some experts think that children below middle school age should not be considered for prescriptions unless in extreme circumstances. Many of these prescription medications have serious side effect risks and no one wants to put their child through that unnecessarily. Unfortunately many of these concerns are ignored by the health care system in this country, which revolves too much around insurance law. If you are concerned about your child and believe he or she may have an anxiety problem, it is always a good idea to take them to a doctor or even two. It never hurts to consult with a few people or even get a second opinion from another doctor. However, you should also do your own research to see how many other children deal with the symptoms you are experiencing and whether or not they typically go away over time. (Comment on this)
11:10 pm	Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Children Treatment for anxiety can be tough. The nature of most anxiety disorders means that patients are just naturally inhibited from seeking treatment. Even if a parent, teacher or friend takes notice, anxiety problems can often be confused with just being shy. If anxiety therapy is not obtained for the patient they can make life much harder and put personal and professional relationship at risk. The longer it goes without being addressed the worse it tends to get. The first step towards treatment is acknowledgment which can often be difficult. When it comes to mental health, a lot of people like to take an "out of sight, out of mind" approach which is absolutely the worst thing that can happen. Although it can be difficult to differentiate problematic anxiety from regular, healthy stress it is something that demands consideration. If you experience excessive anxiety or stress for days or weeks at a time it is a good idea to talk to your doctor. Playing the waiting game is a losing strategy when it comes to health. Anxiety seems to be a growing problem and increasingly affects younger adults and even teens. Child Ocd treatment is at least as difficult as adult treatment. With the internet being widely accessible in addition to television, many young people are exposed to too much too easily. Unfortunately it seems like people have a lot to be stressed out about these days. Regardless, remember to be aware of your own and others anxiety and if you think something seems abnormal try and see someone about it as early as possible. Treatment is almost always more effective if started early on. Therapy is a great thing to try first and should ideally be the first step of treatment. From there, a qualified professional can determine whether or not prescriptions would be beneficial to the treatment. Pills for children is a somewhat delicate subject in my opinion. I always think therapy should be the first move and that pills should, ideally, be a last resort. Many of them have side effects that can be very serious and they usually don't address the root cause of the problem. The pharmaceutical industry has come along way but the way they market to everyone these days is alarming to me. For every problem or small inconvenience that might become a problem, there is a solution in the form of a pill. In my opinion this is a dangerous mode of thinking and we need to be weary of allowing big business to run our health care system. (Comment on this)