i have OCD can anyone help??

Answer 1

I saw my Dr. yesterday and it seems that I'm not OCD........I'm Bi-polar. Makes since. Yes, she gave me lithium and I'm not sure how its going to help. I've only taken two. Do some reaserch on here. Read other peoples questions and answers.

But for sure.........see a Doc

Answer 2

I have ocd like you too. I have ocd for along time since I was a kid. Until now, I still have ocd. The best way to get help for ocd is to got to theraphy , take medicine and to pray to god that you would be healed.

Answer 3

I would suggest that depending on the severity of your OCD you either talk to your doctor or seek counseling. If you OCD is mild your MD can prescribe an anti-depressent that also works to treat the anxiety/OCD aspect. If it's stronger, then a counselor can work with you to re-train your brain.

Answer 4

OCD is a mental health issue and you should seek counseling from a psychiatrist who are licesenced to write perscriptions, that may help you w/ your OCD isuues!!!

It's something that you can conquerer.

Answer 5

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

U have not described what is ur behavior. Pls do tell me what is the problem. there is a web site which can be of help to u.

I dont remember the web site but i think the article that is below has been copied and i have stored in the system.

Hope this will help u to come out of this ocd problem.

I have been asked to post our treatment protocol a number of times here and by emails and at BrainTalk so I have finally put it together in what I hope is a simple summary for anyone who needs more info on it.

Although I have a background in Medical Research, with a postgrad degree in Physiology I am not a physician...this is the program that worked for my son, and and I must stress that we were at all times guided by a team of knowledgable doctors. I urge everyone to work with a qualified physician!


Hope this answers your question...feel free to contact me if you need more details
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My son uses mainly supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs and certain amino acids)
He was on prescription meds for a year, but had very bad side effects, and not much improvement in tics as well as a worsening of his OCD etc.

We have used this natural treatment protocol now for almost 4 years and are thrilled with the overall improvement.
His condition has gone from very severe to mild.

His treatment plan was enhanced by detoxification from heavy metals (in his case mercury) and controlling yeast overgrowth(candida) in his digestive tract.

We also found that artificial foods were big tic triggers for him (coloring, sweeteners like Nutrasweet ie aspartame and Splenda ie sucralose, MSG, preservatives and high fructose corn syrup) We ran allergy tests and did a process of food elimination, but he doesnt have any natural food allergies per se, only mild p-nut sensitivity so we avoid those.
For some folks tho, things like dairy, wheat(gluten) etc can be allergens and so intensify tics, OCD etc
My son was also able to identify other tic triggers that he has such as chlorine (he avoids pools now) and dustmite, mold etc and also most strong smells like in perfumes, and some household cleaners, air fresheners etc (some of this is probably related to his hypersensitivity to sensory things..ie taste, smell, touch, sight and sounds) Occupational therapy [/B] made a big improvement in his sensory issues from the Sensory Integration Dysfunction that so many folks with TS etc seem to have....tho he still removes all labels from inside clothing and wears his sox inside out as the seams drive him nuts

There is an excellent article here at Latitudes on Tic Triggers

http://latitudes.org/articles/finding_triggers.htm


Acupuncture has greatly benefitted him too, as has reflexology and biofeedback (NOT neurofeedback)
In addition he sees a NUCCA chiropractor who uses gentle pressure methods to help reallign him as ticcing frequently causes skeletal misalignment with resultant neuromuscular problems which cause pain and can even trigger more tics too! ( http://www.nucca.org )

He also had Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for the OCD, and occupational therapy helped with many of his Sensory Integration issues



In addition we tested for PANDAs (negative) and Pyroluria (not an issue) as these can also be conditions that exsacerbate tics, OCD etc

We saw an INTEGRATIVE medical doctor (trained conventionally, but specialised in natural medicine) and she and her team worked together on my son's treatment and testing

The OCD, depression, anxiety and other mood issues were always the most troubling for him, and the improvement that the supplements like primarily 5HTP & Inositol have made there are remarkable! (It is not a good idea to mix some of these with meds tho, so do note that!)

I based the rest of his supplements on Bonnie Grimaldi's research. She now has her own products, BonTech on the market which many people use with great success for tics ( www.BonnieGr.com ) but I still use the combinations that I put together 4 years ago for my son, under guidance from a physician, as it WORKS and so I am reluctant to change anything

Here is our program

*1 multivitamin/mineral (the multi has all the good antioxidants,and other RDA supplements and is high in the B group vits, and I add an extra B1 ( IMPORTANT NO COLOR, FLAVOR OR FILLER IN THE MULTI!! )

*1 combo essential fatty acid supp containing flaxseed, borage and evening primrose oil
( My son is sensitive to fishoil, as some people are, but if you tolerate it, it is good to also use that)

*1 Lecithin

*1 Royal Jelly

*2 ginko biloba(for ADD)

*1 Inositol/vitamin B6 combo (for OCD & tics)

*1 St Johns Wort (for OCD)

in the evening he gets

*1 5HTP/vitamin B6 (for OCD)

*1 Methionine or sam-E(for OCD)

*1 calcium/magnesium/zinc combo( main tic reducer)

*1 taurine (main tic reducer)

*1 GrapeSeed PLUS extract Boosts immune system and seems to also promote restful sleep. The blend I use also contains Bilberry for his vision as well as other essential antioxidants)
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When he is run down he also gets co-enzyme Q, and if we notice anxiety up I add GABA)

He used to take L-carnitine, which many folks find very beneficial for tic reduction and relaxation, but lately he seems to get edgy from it so we discontinued it.


(The doseage of the supps depends on age and body weight so I have not included it here as my son is 14yo and >150lb)

I stress again,ESPECIALLY if you are ON MEDS, it is a good idea to talk to a physician before adding or combining some of these supplements as interactions can occur which can be serious.

Here is an excellent site for reading up on the various supps etc
http://www.iherb.com/health.html

information overload????
I will be happy to answer any questions!



EDITED TO ADD: Certain of my son's tics were clearly interlinked with his OCD, and this was especially so with injurious ones. The psychiatrist who was working with him at the time educated us about this interaction between OCD and Tourettes, and also about ENDORPHINS, the "feel good" chemicals naturally secreted by our brains when we experience pain. Sometimes repetitive injurious "tics" can be stimulating endorphins and so the patient keeps doing them because of this natural high. the amino acid phenylalanine, in its D form, promotes endorphin release and my son was on this for a while. It totally stopped these self injurious "tics" It isnt easy to find D-phenylalanine, but the DL-phenylalanine is more widely available. Please note that where just the L form helps with depression, it is the D form that is needed for the endorphin release.
A very good way to also increase endorphins is moderate excercise. I should also point out that some people may tic more from phenylalanine. This was not so for my son, but it needs to be noted.
Here is a shopping list I put together based upon her recommendations.

First of all easy on the sugar/white flour!

whole grains – especially wheat, brown rice, oats, millet, barley
whole grain cereals (such as oatmeal, wheatgerm and rice)
dairy, especially milk, cheese (think pizza!) yogurt
eggs
nuts/seeds – especially walnuts, peanuts, sunflower, sesame seeds, tahini
fish – especially tuna, cod, salmon, halibut, trout, sardines
seafood - especially crab, clams, oysters
beef
chicken – especially breast
lamb
liver
pork
turkey
legumes - especially black beans, chick-peas, green peas, soybeans, tofu
veggies, especially okra, broccoli, spinach, baked potato with the skin, sweet potatoes, asparagus, romaine lettuce, bok choy, kale, mushrooms – especially crimini
tomatoes – including paste/puree, eggplant, brussel sprouts, avocado
fruits, especially mangos, bananas, apricots, cantaloupe, watermelon raisins, kiwi citrus fruits (excluding lemons)