Google Doesnt Have the Answer for Every OCD Fear

This photo is called Uncertainty by Rieke Photography.  From the time I had access, over 20 years ago, I was searching on the internet for answers to my uncertainty.  I know the feeling of the keys under my fingers, the gentle give of each key when I depress it, the hope that I will get THE answer for my fears.

For a long time, I was glad I had dial-up because at least I was thwarted in compulsive web searching at home, even though I still had it at work.  The fact that I have high-speed internet at home now, and do not spend all my time searching, is quite amazing to me.  

In the thick of my OCD, before I got any treatment, I couldn't imagine stopping my searches.  If I had a health symptom, I searched for answers.  If I was trying to figure out an unanswerable question, I searched for answers.  I remember when Google first appeared.  I was a librarian, and word spread fast that there was this new search engine with a magical algorithm that worked exceedingly well.

But even Google couldn't solve my OCD, because the reassurance I was seeking was a mythical oasis that vanished as soon as I got close.  I will grant though that it was through Google that I found the International OCD Foundation.  I joined, and started receiving their newsletter.  The irony is that I subscribed to the newsletter for 5 years, all the while compulsively searching about OCD, instead of seeking treatment.

Eventually, when I reached my lowest point in 2006, I finally put it together that Exposure Therapy might work for my mental obsessions and health anxiety, and found an Exposure Therapist.

Part of my Exposure Therapy involved stopping a search before I felt "done" and staying with the wave of anxiety until it ebbed.  There are still days when I am feeling stressed, and search Google as a way to dull the anxiety, but it is not my default position, hands poised on the keyboard.

How To Have Healthy Gums With A Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist

By Erika Hertol

If you want to maintain a health and attractive smile, you have to make sure to take good care of their gums. While many people regularly brush their teeth, they are not doing all that they can to preserve the integrity and health of the soft tissues that surround their teeth. Fortunately, Brooklyn NY affordable dentistry services can help you learn more about optimal gum care.

Flossing is something that people should do each and every day. This removes trap food and plaque that tooth brushes cannot reach. Not only does it prevent extensive tooth decay, but it also keeps the gums from drawing back and exposing the soft dentin that lies beneath them.

Rinsing out the mouth is also an important step in good oral care. This should be done once you are finished flossing. It will eliminate all of the debris that has come loose when you brushed and flossed. It is possible to do this with saltwater that you have made yourself or you can buy a special rinse at the store.

Many professionals are also suggesting that their clients start oil pulling. This is a great practice for eliminating toxins and harmful bacteria in the mouth. Simply place a teaspoon of all natural oil like coconut or sesame oil in your mouth and then swirl it around.

After pulling the oil through the mouth for up to fifteen minutes, you should spit it out rather than swallowing it. You should immediately brush, floss and rinse to clear out the toxins. Oil pulling lubricates and cleans the gums.

After you have done all that you can at home to restore good gum health, you may want to consult with a cosmetic dentist for corrective surgeries. This may be important if the gums have drawn back from the teeth or show signs of infection. Oil pulling and good hygiene can correct these issues and even reverse them. Your provider can also help you regain healthy, plump gums that protect your teeth and enhance your smile.

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