Has anyone else with #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder and/or #Trichotillomania had success with NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and then had it suddenly stop working for them? Have you tried it again, or found something else that helped?

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From probably around ages 8-13 I kept a large cardboard box my family got a package in in my bedroom, and every day after school I would toss in a blanket, reading light, and book then stand on the foot of my bed and hop into it (the only way I could get in with it standing upright) and then close the top above me and hang out in there for hours reading. To get out I would just push my weight to one side so the box tipped over with me in it and then climb and out put it back upright for the next time.

I controlled the light, I controlled how warm I was, and since the box was just big enough for me to sit in with my knees to my chest (it was probably ~4ft tall with a 2x2ft base but I was a pretty small kid) I could feel all 4 sides and the bottom and would immediately know if someone opened the top from the light, so I know no one could see me and could sit/act in a way that was actually comfortable for me (I was used to constantly adjusting my behavior to be socially expectable at all times because I was afraid if I didn't someone may be looking at/watching without me realizing and judge me for acting 'wrong' (I didn't know about the concept of masking at the time but I sure as hell knew how to do it). 🙃

I adored my box and still think of my time in it as one of my most enjoyable/positive childhood memories.

Whats that? Oh no, there were never any signs I was neurodivergent as a kid, why do you ask? (/s)

#Neurospicy #Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyOCD

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I am really proud to be able to call myself a published author, and also to be sumvitting something for the next edition too.
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I'm ashamed to admit how bad my Trichotillomania has gotten again. It's making my joint pain and subluxation SO BAD I could cry.

I think that's part of my depression too.

I'm scared how much worse all these things are going to get now that winter is practically here.

#seasonalaffectivedisorder #trichotillomania #bfrbawareness #jointpain #carpaltunnelsyndrome #HypermobileCripsUnite #hypermobility #OCDSupport #actuallyocd

Spoonie // chronically ill friends, particularly #pwME, if you've ever been on Risperidone I'd be grateful to hear about your experiences.

I have moderate ME/CFS and my psychiatrist and I are considering Risperidone for my insomnia and depression that are comorbid with refractory OCD.

#actuallyOCD #spooniechat #medicine