Anyone want to see it?

I've heard it was boring, but I'm still really interested in watching it.

Seems as if it'll be a good movie, imo. Then again sometimes movie trailers can be deceiving...

Laura

Twas a good flick. Yar.

I was going to see it, but I got to the theater late and saw "Flight of the Phoenix" instead. It was okay.

I saw it, I enjoyed it a lot.

yeah, well I'm compelled to watch, because I'm intrigued by the whole thought of his having OCD and going on to do such great things.

The thought that he went on to do such great things, with a brain condition like OCD which is only treatable with medicine and physically making an effort to change the habits of your brain, which is just how your brain works.

Im going to look up some OCD stuff and post it on here. I dont think it's a condition that should be brushed aside or seen as a joke, especially when it's something uncontrolable to the indiviual. I think it's inspiring John Hughes was able to accomplish so much

Laura

I didn't hear good things... but go nuts. I hope you like it when you see it.

Matrin Scorcese. That is all you need to know. Go see it.

"What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?


Worries, doubts, superstitious beliefs all are common in everyday life. However, when they become so excessive such as hours of hand washing or make no sense at all such as driving around and around the block to check that an accident didn't occur then a diagnosis of OCD is made. In OCD, it is as though the brain gets stuck on a particular thought or urge and just can't let go. People with OCD often say the symptoms feel like a case of mental hiccups that won't go away. OCD is a medical brain disorder that causes problems in information processing. It is not your fault or the result of a "weak" or unstable personality.



Before the arrival of modern medications and cognitive behavior therapy, OCD was generally thought to be untreatable. Most people with OCD continued to suffer, despite years of ineffective psychotherapy. Today, luckily, treatment can help most people with OCD. Although OCD is usually completely curable only in some individuals, most people achieve meaningful and long-term symptom relief with comprehensive treatment. "

To read more on that page go to the link below:

http://www.ocfoundation.org/ocf1010a.htm

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More info...

http://www.ocdonline.com/defineocd.htm


Laura

I, myself have OCD. I started using Paxil a few years back, but it made me pretty violent, so I got off of that and got onto Zoloft, but then went off, because I wanted to try an experiment. Alas, it worked. I haven't been on any pills for over 2 months, and I don't have my OCD anymore, but the lingering effects of concentrating on intriguing subjects (I think that's just called 'interest' :p) is still here. People with OCD tend to go for perfection, since that is what their mind is pretty much telling them; "Do this, or fail miserably!" That's how it felt for me, anyway...

I would lock, and unlock my door about 50 times in a row sometimes, and switch on and off certain electric appliances until I felt at ease (this would go to 100 or more). I once took a step back for every 5 steps forward in a Target store once, and ended up taking 55 steps back. Yeah, that sucked. Over time, we learn to cope with such *evil*, and begin to put our obsessions to better use. For me, it's usually network troubleshooting for my local internet company.

Aside from OCD, I am/was agoraphobic, which is a profound fear of the world. I didn't leave my house for a whole year, once. Not even walking past my mailbox. This also explains why I was homeschooled. Add allergies to this, and SAD (social anxiety disorder), and you have a volatile mix.


After finally realizing I didn't need to be perfect, I made myself 'fit' with the world, only to come to the conclusion that the world is stupid. Very st00p1d. I am now pursuing a career in game development at Brown U so that I can sit in a dark corner of an office all day and munch on pizzaria pretzel combos all the while sipping on wine; this means I can indulge on my OCD and agoraphobic tendencies.

Damn you, world....

You rock. That's really cool that u've learned to handle your OCD. I doubt it's gone away since it's a brain condition, but I'm sure u've learned to manage it, and thus reduce it's effects. It takes a lot of stregnth to do what u've done. Kudos:D

Laura

Thanks, Laura. That mean a lot.

Yeah, I know it's not COMPLETELY gone, but overall, I like to think so. :p

Anytime It's meant sincerely I have a close friend who has OCD, and I've been told of all the things OCD. As if you have constant thoughts in your mind etc. But u know they say most geniuses normally have something of the sort That's why I think the John Hughes story is so amazing Anywho again, it's cool u've managed it and thnx for being honest enough to share your experiance.

Have you seen the movie? I cant wait too, mainly for the whole "story behind the man" especially back then when OCD wasnt commonly diagnosed, if even recognized at all, can u imagine...it's just wow, it's amazing

Laura

I have been itching to go to it, so no, I haven't seen it. The genius part is DEAD-ON, though! :p And yeah, I went with it until I was 16. Wasn't exactly fun, if you know what I mean...

I used to have OCD... When I'd walk to school on the sidewalk I'd take two left foot steps and one right foot step... very weird shuffle. I still have some problems. lightside I too have locked and unlocked my room many times. However, unlike you lightside, my family has never been in the financial situation where I could be homeschooled or go on medication. So I have dealt with it as best I can with zoning out.

The most recent incident I had was at work a few weeks back. I was asked to straighten the books and software. All day. So, for eight hours I straightened books and software only to see my efforts gone to waste as members perused our selection or just generally disrupted my work. After four hours I finally got to lunch. I ate a whole salad that was meant to serve three people. When I got back out there I was tearing up and laughing for no reason. The shoppers were giving me very weird looks. Anyway, I haven't been asked to straighten books again thankfully.

yeah it's something that's hard to control. have u been getting better at recognizing and controling it now? It's a hard thing to try and stop how your brain is fuctioning and try to re-teach it to work differently, of course it's possible to work with though

Laura

I havent seen the movie, but I could've sworn his name was Howard Hughes.

lol it was off the top of my head lol my b....I mean...I was just testing to see if you were paying attn. yeah..um..that's it...*slinks off*

Laura:p

a) it's a Scorcese film, and according to chud.com, one of his best
b) it's a film that has a good amount of aviation in it. Especially of the golden era of radial and in-line engines.
c) The inter-war era.

Therefore, I have no choice but to see it.

I wasn't very keen on Gangs of New York, but I'm still willing to give Scorcese & DeCaprio a second try. Now to wait the several months it takes for the reels to circulate this way and for the subtitles to get completed for the poor plebes.