Lilith
18-03-05, 15:56
I'm not sure if this should be in the Top Tips section, but it's something that has been helpful to me.
There's a television show here in the U.S. called "Monk" about a brilliant detective who suffers from OCD, panic and anxiety. It's a wonderful show - funny, but without ever making fun of the man or his problems.
It's been very helpful to me because I have panic/anxiety and lots of weird sensitivity issues. Watching the show has helped me a lot, because, while I still want to get better, it helps me feel like it's okay to be who I am right now.
It has also helped my already supportive husband understand even more. There are moments when Monk will do or say something and my husband will turn to me and say, "Wow, that's you."
I don't know if they show it over there, but the first season was recently released on DVD. (I don't know - are DVDs the same here as there, or are they incompatible like videotapes?) Anyway, if you can get a chance to see it, do. I think you'll enjoy it and maybe even find some comfort in it.
There's a television show here in the U.S. called "Monk" about a brilliant detective who suffers from OCD, panic and anxiety. It's a wonderful show - funny, but without ever making fun of the man or his problems.
It's been very helpful to me because I have panic/anxiety and lots of weird sensitivity issues. Watching the show has helped me a lot, because, while I still want to get better, it helps me feel like it's okay to be who I am right now.
It has also helped my already supportive husband understand even more. There are moments when Monk will do or say something and my husband will turn to me and say, "Wow, that's you."
I don't know if they show it over there, but the first season was recently released on DVD. (I don't know - are DVDs the same here as there, or are they incompatible like videotapes?) Anyway, if you can get a chance to see it, do. I think you'll enjoy it and maybe even find some comfort in it.