i have OCD and have had it as long as i can remember. i struggle with many aspects of this disorder but the one plaguing me right now is worrying about my daughter while she is away from me for the weekend.
her dad (we are divorced) took her to chicago for the weekend, and i feel so out of control when she is not with me. i worry about her every second. i am a wreck. next week is her 13th bday and i am taking her on a trip that we are soo excited about. but i cant stop imagining something terrible happening while she is away from me this weekend.
can anyone relate? and what helps you stop the obsessing?
thanks
2007-02-16 12:51:46 · 3 answers · asked by dali333 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Prayer and my faith in God really helped me when my daughter went to stay with her father for the weekends. I was much the same as you are now. It's very hard to deal with, but it does get easier with time. I did alot of praying and left it in God's hands. Remember, as long as she is safe and not being abused in any way, shape or form, the courts are going to allow the visits. So it is up to you to be strong. Talking to a counselor might help also.
2007-02-16 13:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by CARRIE C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OCD can be treated with Behavioral therapy (BT), Cognitive therapy (CT), medications, or any combination of the three. Psychotherapy can also help in some cases, while not one of the leading treatments.
Recent research has found increasing evidence that opioids may significantly reduce OCD symptoms, though the addictive property of these drugs likely stands as an obstacle to their sanctioned approval for OCD treatment. Anecdotal reports suggest that some OCD sufferers have successfully self-medicated with opioids such as Ultram and Vicodin, though the off-label use of such painkillers is not encouraged, again because of their addictive qualities.
Studies have also been done that show nutrition deficiencies may also be a probable cause for OCD and other mental disorders. Certain vitamin and mineral supplements may aid in such disorders and provide the nutrients necessary for proper mental functioning.
For some, neither medication, support groups nor psychological treatments are helpful in alleviating obsessive-compulsive symptoms. These patients may choose to undergo psychosurgery as a last resort. In this procedure, a surgical lesion is made in an area of the brain (the cingulate bundle). In one study, 30% of participants benefited significantly from this procedure
Pharmacologic treatments include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as paroxetine (Paxil, Aropax), sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and fluvoxamine (Luvox) as well as the tricyclic antidepressants, in particular clomipramine (Anafranil). SSRIs prevent excess serotonin from being pumped back into the original neuron that released it. Instead, the serotonin can then bind to the receptor sites of nearby neurons and send chemical messages or signals that can help regulate the excessive anxiety and obsessive-compulsive thoughts. SSRIs seem to be the most effective drug treatments for OCD, and help about 60% of OCD patients, but do not "cure" OCD .
2007-02-16 21:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by Vlado 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it's not ALL on you. If you watch TV or read the paper there are so many frightening stories. I lost a child to SIDS 18 years ago, so i am terrified of something happening to my precious 4 yr old daughter. You are not alone.
But worry is not a good thing, try not to let it make you sick. :) A happy mom is a better mom.
2007-02-16 20:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by crct2004 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋