Hello, im convinced that i have OCD (obssesive compulsive disorder)..can anyone suggest anything..my family says that its just habits but i dont think so.
2006-06-05 16:43:00 · 9 answers · asked by solja_jr 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I had a boyfriend with OCD and I know that it is real. It is hard for others to understand if they don't experience it. There are meds and behavior modification that can help.
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There are two methods of treatment for sufferers of OCD. The first is the use of Drug Therapy. Mainly SRI's (Serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SSRI's (SELECTIVE Serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to increase the levels of Serotonin - a chemical messenger in the Brain. The other is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
2006-06-05 16:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Surfgirl2go 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is how strongly "those habits" interfere with your life. If they don't, but if they bug others, you probably have OCD tendencies, but the others may also need some help because your loved ones shouldn't get offended or condemn you for these habits. If that is the case, I suggest you nevertheless do not research and do not establish for you that you have OCD, but also at the same time you monitor that these habits do not get into an extreme. If these habits don't bug you and also don't bug others, forget about OCD. You don't have it then.See, every human has some sort of OCD issues, but most are minor. They become only clinical OCD if they are taken to an extreme and interfere with your life, e.g. checking the door for 10 min, 1 hour showers, etc.
2006-06-12 15:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Charmus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you have obsessive compulsive personality disorder you probably do. Most people with ocpd know that what they do, their habits, makes them different. Ritual habits are often used as a coping mechanism for anxiety among other things.There are several medications that can help to reduce the anxiety and thus reduce the need for habits. I would recommend that you make an appointment with a psychologist. When you meet with him/her be candid and tell him/her about your habits.
2006-06-05 17:07:02 · answer #3 · answered by Meggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the OCD Foundation's website. They have links, info, self-test, and more. www.ocdfoundation.org
It's how much it disrupts your life that makes it a disorder - it can get better or worse over time. If you need help with it, usually from what I understand the best results come from a combination of behavioral therapy and medicine.
Best wishes! :)
2006-06-12 16:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know yourself more than anybody, if you believe you have OCD, I suggest you to talk to your DR. about it, most likely if he thinks you have it, he will refer you to a phycologist and you can start getting treatment, try to do so ASAP, because it can get ugly. good luck, God bless!
2006-06-05 16:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a professional. they can tell you if its ocd or not. of course, if it doesnt interfere with your life, i wouldnt worry about it too much
2006-06-05 16:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by l81ucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have it too, i think! my family doesnt think so, and i feel really alone because noone understand what i am going through, and i just cant take it much anymore
2006-06-05 16:46:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Therapy. They help you go through stuff so you don't go through your 'habits'
2006-06-05 16:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Simply____ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on OCD.
2006-06-05 16:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋