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Ep. 3, Today It Begins

Posted 6/11/10
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Today is the day all patients must stop their compulsions cold turkey. Anxieties run high as the group attempts to deal with this- including not being able to take showers or wash hands

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Laura Anderson (9/19/2010 7:01:09 PM)

wow i am like opposed of OCD cus i'd have no problem taking lack of showers. XD

Daniel Edward Lane (8/21/2010 10:54:40 PM)

it is easy to say that when you're not in her shoes.. ya know.. she is in a shell.. this is what she has done for years.... so.. like.. yeahhhhh.. it is a VERY hard thing to do.. :(

susan (7/18/2010 5:30:08 PM)

Kristin is sooo annoying! She needs to stop crying already!

Shawn (7/13/2010 11:08:24 PM)

Dykealiscious, first of all let me say that I respect your therapeutic status and your concern about the OCD situations that occur in the world, but I feel you have been wrong in your statement towards Mary. I feel personally that you are being hypocritical calling Mary immature. The reason for this is because you have a user name that is very inappropriate at your intelligence and with your career. I also feel offense from your statement about her immaturity being related to her age. I am not an adult but I know adults way in their years that lack logic or understanding or even maturity. I also know many people my age and younger that have higher IQ's than most adults. I just want to let you know that you should be more wise in your choice of words.

Jenny (7/11/2010 1:55:39 AM)

I wish someone would remind Tracy that she isn't 12 years old anymore and that she needs to start dressing like a grown woman!

dykealiscious (6/19/2010 3:11:07 PM)

Mary, the things you are saying are coming from an immature mind; are you even an adult? The brains of these people are wired differently. You are sadly mistaken if you say, "I think if she could convince herself to do these things without the argument, she'd be a lot better off." Yes, I am a therapist, and yes I've known loved ones who suffer from OCD. For those of you who have never experienced it yourself, it's all too easy to say "oh, just do it this way." IF you actually are interested, I suggest you read a few texts by some well known therapists. I personally don't believe in extreme exposure therapy, such as this guy uses...it risks retraumatization that can severely damage someone. But CBT is the way to go.

Mary Walden (6/18/2010 4:51:21 PM)

He's a math teacher? Did he act weird or do any odd ritual-like things in class?

Mary Walden (6/18/2010 4:41:18 PM)

I've always heard that it takes approximately 3 weeks to develop a habit, & if they're doing this treatment for 21 days (3 weeks) then they could get OUT of their OCD rituals & get into a "normal", everyday life style & be off just fine. Perhaps that's the reason why the treatment is only 21 days long. (?)

Mary Walden (6/18/2010 4:37:31 PM)

Kristen is doing a good job, she's wining the battle with her OCD, she just argues about it, throws a tantrum & then decides to do it. I think if she could convince herself to do these things without the argument, she'd be a lot better off & she would get through the program amazingly. I don't wash my hands for hrs & hrs on end, but I do germ-x everything before i touch it & I don't think I could give that up. So, kudos to her & Arine.

Mary Walden (6/18/2010 4:33:18 PM)

omg, after watching the sewage water being on Arine's face, I couldn't touch the remote to change the channel, or the keyboard, or anything. I turned the tv off with my foot & then germ-xed all the doorknobs in the house, the remote, mouse, keyboard & my hands. It was gross.

Sarmen Boyadjian (6/18/2010 1:24:18 AM)

for the girl who is a clean freak i think the best solution for her is to put her into a room full of trash for 1 week while being fed through a small hole in the wall. sorry to be so mean but she is taking her ocd way too far. everyone knows that no matter how much you wash germs wont be 100% gone. everything has germs its just a way of life. i cant understand clean freaks - that is people who clean their hands, body 100 times a day.

D.Diva (6/17/2010 11:33:58 PM)

ewwww sewage water seriously that is nasty.....

bluesheep02 (6/17/2010 11:32:51 PM)

I am truly inspired by this show. I have been living with OCD since I was in the second grade. I am now twenty one years old and still struggle with the disorder. I have been to countless therapists, counselors, and OCD specialists, but I could not find the strength within myself to beat this disorder and do the exposures. I repeat, wash, and shout to the point that my life is dictated by my OCD. This show has truly inspired me. I have stopped the washing, I fight the urge to repeat, I put myself in dirty situations without washing. It has only been a few weeks, but I have made more progress in those few weeks than I have made in my entire life. I have my bad days and sometimes start to recess back into rituals, but I stop myself. I know all about the mechanics of OCD and how to fight it, but I have never been able to, until I saw this show. I am taking back my life, and throwing away my OCD. I want to thank Viacom an VH1 for making this program. If anyone from the network sees this comment I would love to be able to purchase this series on DVD as it has and will continue to help my progress immeasurably. Thank you so much, and I will continue my fight for both myself, and for everyone on that program! You are all such an inspiration.

D.Diva (6/17/2010 11:32:43 PM)

i don't even have ocd but i wouldn't do any of that stuff. just nasty. i can't go a day without taking two showers.

HH (6/17/2010 10:01:06 PM)

I dont think it's fair to say Kristen isnt trying. Not everyone's OCD is the same and likewise not everyone is affected in the same way by exposure therapy. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Kristen and what she has accomplished so far. I have OCD but none of my friends do. I can tell you even though they dont have OCD and are beer drinking football playing slobs, they would struggle to go days without any washing and then have to go shake hands with homeless people, not knowing when the next time you'll be able to wash will be. Seriously it's great that she has gotten as far as she has in treatment. Sometimes you have to take smaller steps to get to where you need to be. All that matters is that you eventually get there. Many of us arent even able to get to the point where we can ask for help.

bart_art (6/17/2010 1:57:26 PM)

I have 2 agree with stang90, but since u mention it, the network profit, I wonder how much $$ the therapists, etc and the producers got.......and how much was given to the brave 6 who let it all out on the show? Without those 6, then no show

Miss Ivy (6/17/2010 4:49:47 AM)

I myself have battled with OCD and wasn't quick to give up. So its not like i don't know what i am talking about. Cousin or not, you have to admit that she should put more effort. This is a space for comments and people are going to say what they say. Tell your cuzzo to learn from Arine. Cuz thats what i call trying.

Miss Ivy (6/17/2010 4:40:55 AM)

Yes Tiara, i agree %100

Miss Ivy (6/17/2010 4:38:47 AM)

I myself have struggled with OCD and sometimes have urges to do it again, but i know its all in my head. I controlled it before it got out of hand. I know first hand and am also a victim of abuse in my past. So no, i don't feel sorry for Kristen. She needs to grow a pair and @ least try.

stang90 (6/16/2010 11:28:15 PM)

I know that this show helped me diagonse my ocd. Coupled with ptsd I swear I thought I was going crazy. I would like to send my sincere gratitude to all of the cast members, and DR. Tomlin. No matter what the outcome of the show for network profit. I know now I"m not alone

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