I have O.C.D. and deppresion and social anxiety disorder, why did I get this? How can it be stopped?

Answer 1

According to the reading I have done regarding hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), the brain, when it senses that blood sugar is low, will do sometimes strange things to get the blood sugar (glucose) out of storage and into the blood stream. Adrenaline is one sure way to do this. If the OCD or social anxiety causes you to get an adrenaline spurt, then low blood sugar is probably the cause. If your brain does not get a reaction, then it may slow you down to the point of depression.

Suggestion? The next time you anxious or depressed or compulsive, assume it is your brain signaling the need for more sugar in your blood. However, instead of eating sugar or candy or sweets, go to the kitchen and get some protein, meat, a can of tuna (salmon is better) or whatever, and eat it. Also have some carbohydrate, like a handful of chips, an apple, or some carrots/celery, and also some nuts or peanut butter. Eat at least 2 ounces of the protein. Then drink a glass of water and do something active but not the compulsive activity for 30 minutes. You may find your anxiety/compulsion has lessened a bit.

Chronic low blood sugar can also cause self-esteem problems, anger management problems and a whole bunch of other physical and mental nasties. You may want to check out the symptoms link on www.hufa.org, and see how you check out.

Answer 2

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental condition where
people do repetitive things - their super clean & often wash their
hands over & over. Not sure how one gets it, but somewhere in
your life you feel a loss of control - which is the base for OCD.
Depression can be caused by alot of things - did a major event
happen in your life? These things often trigger a depressive
episode. As others here have said, a lack of serotonin or a chemical imbalance can also do it. Being on meds helps as well
as talk therapy with a counselor. Social anxiety disorder often
comes as a result of an event that happened. It is where a person
is uncomfortable being around other people. Has someone hurt
you? been cruel to you? this is often a sign of this. You withdraw from society. Some say you become a hermit. I'm not sure, but I often have this very problem, I am also shy, which does not help. I have heard that Paxil and some other anti-depressants can help these symptoms. You'd have to see a
good Psychiatrist to help you with the meds - they are experts at
the diagnosis. A regular family Dr. only can guess. I suggest you
get on some meds and talk things out....

Answer 3

You didn't say anything that sounds like OCD, however, it is possible that you are suffering from some social anxiety. I would look into a workbook about the social anxiety. The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook by Antony and Swinson was recommended to me. As for the sweaty hands, it is called hyperhydrosis, there are medications for it, I would bring it up next time your at the doctors. The shortness is really not that big of a deal. I am a girl and I wouldn't look down on someone because they're short, though I can see how it would make people more intimidating. I would try those things first and if your not making any progress on your own, talk to your parents about therapy and medication. Hope all goes well.

Answer 4

Who told you this?

If it was a qualified doctor, then the doctor should be ready to prescribe medication to help. The second-last time that Time Magazine ran an article, they talked about OCD and depression responding to Prozac, or Clomipramine, or Zoloft. It has to do with chemical imbalances, especially serotonin imbalances, and no one can talk you out of the chemical portion of depression, but the medication will help.

If a psychologist told you that you had these conditions, and if the psychologist is not associated with a doctor who will prescribe medication while the psychologist teaches you new habits of thinking, get a new psychologist.

If you read an article and you just think you have the disorders, that is not enough. Go to a psychologist and find out.

Answer 5

Wow. I have the same problems. I didn't really think anyone else could possibly have all of those. I know in my case it's linked to two very traumatic times in my life. As far as stopping it, let me know if you find out. I will say this, though. Surrounding yourself with good, caring, understanding people will help. I know the stress that can be caused by trying to "hide" these things from people at work, etc. Be as honest as you can about everything. In my years dealing with these, I've found it's best to learn to cope rather than wish them away. There are treatment programs for OCD that involve exposure therapy. You have to really be committed for it to work. The best thing, though, is not to think about. Keep exposing yourself to the behavior and after a while, the stress you experience will decrease until it's of little concern and you don't obssess and don't need to do your ritual. Being around good people will also help with the social anxiety disorder, because you'll learn people aren't always judging you and many people out there simply want to get to know you to be your friend. It's okay to share with them. Depression - that's the most mundane, common, and yet quite often, there's little you can do about it. It will get better though. Chronic depression comes and goes, but if you're depressed now, the feeling will go away one day. Anything can trigger it, but one day you'll just snap out of it and see things more positively again. Just remember this - it's all in your head. All of it. Life has a lot to do with how you react to things and your perspectives. Don't get angry, don't be subdued, just deal with things as they occur and you'll be okay. It's tough, I know, but remember there are people that care about you and those people are what makes life so great.

Answer 6

OCD is probably caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. There are medications to control it. Good luck.

Lots of people have depression and social anxiety disorder. Just made-up words for "feeling worthless all the time."

Answer 7

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Answer 8

You got it due to a hormonal imbalance. Somthing tragic most have happened and you're suffering from it. Did someone hurt you? You can stop it. Take meds as little as possible. If not you'll be on them forever.

Answer 9

Could be lots of stuff. Find a counselor to get into that stuff and then talk with your doc about medication some of it is a chemical imbalance in your brain. You can't fix this one alone.

Answer 10

Why? Genetics, perspective on life, coping skills or lack thereof. COnsult some counseling or behavior modification programs to help you live a life free of these maladaptive thinking patterns!