She is trying to stop doing the routines and repetitive behaviors that come with her disorder. She can stop, but this makes her depressed, I think due to the fact that these routines and repetitive things circle around and around in her head until they are done. Any suggestions? She's already on meds and going to therapy.
2006-08-15 10:49:08 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Sure, it might be embarrassing and definitely an inconvenience, but if she isn't hurting herself or anyone else I'd suggest she keep on doing what she's doing. Meds can screw up her head. Therapy might be a waste of money (a lot of money!) She's lucky to have you as a friend for support!
2006-08-16 04:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she should take a proactive approach to her problem.
This is a tested route, something that takes a balanced psychological approach. All natural, if you know what I mean.
For every routine she has, have a preplanned idea to encorporate more action into the routine. Something that she will learn to increase the length of every routine she does.
If she is addicted to washing her hands, have her look at the floor, and wiggle her ring finger. After she doesn't have to THINK about doing the new routines, add on a few more moves. Blow out hard, and turn around. When she is used to doing this, have her walk two steps away from the sink, and touch her toes.
Repeat the process until you can have her move to a new part of the room, and say "do some homework".
2006-08-15 11:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this book, from amazon.com:
Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz (Paperback - Mar 12, 1997)
to give you a clue: obsessions may be broken by positive thinking, such as "I am good because I
2006-08-15 10:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by Cor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to stop doing her routines is likely to make her very stressed and anxious, unless they're harmful I wouldn't try and stop them. OCD isn't always a horrible thing.
2006-08-15 10:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Electric_Napalm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise! It helps reduce depression, is semi-meditative, and increases neurogenisis (intrinsic in learning and memory) which is inhibited when depressed. It's also repetitive so it may be soothing to her. Hope this helps!
2006-08-15 10:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by neuralzen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS no longer psychological wellness ITS basically some situation YOU DO EVERBODY HAS some situation THAT THEY do this individuals think of IS under pressure out SO DONT difficulty approximately think of of IT AS a competent situation no longer a foul situation ok . CIARAN FREEMAN 25Y DUBLIN
2016-11-04 21:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must learn not to push herself too much and also free her mind when thought pop up to do things. Relaxing is important.
2006-08-15 19:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ant ;-) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋