Hellow. I am an ocd sufferer. Although I am recently seeing someone to help me, I see very little progress. In fact, I feel as if may be making me worse. Recently, I have considered alchohol consumption to get my mind off of my obsessions but know this is wrong... may I have some advice?
2007-01-22 05:40:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Try asking your source (who you are seeing) for assistance with seeing success. Ask them to direct you to a place where you can hear, read or meet successful individuals that overcame the same thing you are faced with. Different personalities need different motivators.
I am not a "goal" oriented person. I am a "results" oriented person. If I can see the path I am on linked with success in other individuals then it improves my commitment in spirit. Old fashioned "can anyone give me a witness?" works well for me.
Alcohol helps nothing! It can even worsen your symptoms. I have dyslexia and remember my dad self medicating with alcohol for this symptoms. He did not improve and worsened in other areas of his life also. Alcohol is social cancer, and it usually starts when someone thinks that any substance in a bottle can make you feel better or forget anything even if it is just for a minute or two.
2007-01-22 06:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by chattanooga chip 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dear, take the advice of a chronic alcoholic, DONT START DRINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It may ease your pain for an hour or two, but it wont fix the problem. I have been battling my alcoholism for 30 years, to no result. You are far better off if you never start! You are probably feeling worse right now because you are rehashing alot of things and it makes them a little more real. I am going through intensive therepy right now, and trying to battle the bottle at the same time. Hang in there. It WILL get better. Alcohol will only make it worse, trust me. Try some relaxing herbal teas instead, or some "calms forte" from the health food store.
2007-01-22 13:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as medication is concerned the majority of drugs that help OCD are antidepressants, namely SSRI's, e.g. Luvox, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, and Zoloft. These must be prescribed by a practitioner and generally take a few weeks to produce the required effect. As with most medication, SSRI's and SRI's can have side-effects. Any questions regarding medication should by addressed to a sufferers GP or consultant. It should be stressed however, that medication, whilst easing the symptoms of OCD, is unlikely to be highly effective in the long-term without complementary psychotherapy.
2007-01-22 13:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink exactly 3 ounces of gin, then 2 ounces of rum, and then 1 ounce of scotch, precisely 60 seconds apart at 7 pm every day, unless there is a full moon in which case I must reverse the process.
As long as I keep doing this, I have absolutely no OCD problems.
2007-01-22 13:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't help you much in the advice part, but I know you are very aware of your issues and compulsions... adding something like alcohol into the ritual could be brutal.. any substance will have a rather high negative effect on you because of your ritualistic ways.
But I don't have OCD so I can't give you life experance on it.. but I have many of the other mental health issues so im sure I can help someone!
2007-01-22 13:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by DisfunctionJunction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its extremely hard telling a counselor/psychologist/psychiatrist that they aren't helping you, yet at the same time you are their boss and you have hired them to help you... Most professionals aren't going to have hurt feelings over the fact that you decide not to see them anymore, simply because their techniques they use and are comfortable may not be used for everybody... Most psychologists have one method they stick too yet learn about several different counseling methods. They use the method that THEY are most comfortable with... Find out which method she is using and talk around and maybe find someone using a differnet counseling method... Gestalt therapy, behavior, cognitive, behavior&cognitive, solution based... just to name some are a few differernt methods counselors use... I think its time to find someone else, and have patience with the new person, keep in mind change doesn't happen overnight.
god bless!
2007-01-22 13:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Carley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sandy,
I'm no expert, but if the one you're seeing isn't helping, then find another. You may be able to check with your state medical association or psychiatric association to see if they have a list of dr's who specialize in OCD.
As for the alcohol, I don't believe that compounding one problem ontop of another is a great solution, even if it masks the symptoms of the first. Seek appropriate professional help, and keep your chin up.
2007-01-22 13:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by Insurance Biz CT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seek out someone else who could help you therapy wise. I would also speak to your doctor or to a psychiatrist about medication(s) that can help. Antidepressants are currently prescribed for this. However, they can take a few weeks to kich in. In the meantime, you could be given a prescription for Ativan or Xanax that will help immediately with anxiety issues. You may also wish to contact your minister, priest or Rabbi for prayer support and/or spiritual counseling.
2007-01-22 14:00:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD can be effectively treated with medications. Is the person you are seeing an MD? If he or she is not, you should go to one.
2007-01-22 13:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by astralpen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn and practice YOGA & Meditation daily.
2007-01-22 13:45:19 · answer #10 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋