what do you do
2007-03-01 08:48:43 · 7 answers · asked by ladybird 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If your OCD is really bad, doctors can prescribe medication to help relieve it. If you don't want meds, here are some tips:
Keep yourself occupied. If you don't notice something that bothers you, you won't be inclined to do whatever that makes you do.
Don't hold anything in. As long as you aren't hurting anyone, do whatever you have to do. Holding urges in just makes you frustrated and ultimately doesn't help.
This sounds like common sense but I've found myself doing it all the time. Don't look for things that have to do with your OCD. If you have issues with hardcover books, don't see a cart of books and think 'Oh, look, hardcover books. I have to ____'
Good luck.
2007-03-01 10:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever makes you feel anxious like if someone throwing up makes you need to drink three cups of water. Sit through the whole experience and make sure your friend helps you sit through the rest of the movie. Or if you need to tap the lock three times don't. Run into the house and close the door. Walk away. Your doctor can also probably give you a good list of medicines and therapists.
2007-03-01 09:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have ocd and i used to take anti anxiety drugs but now i meditate and do tai chi the ocd is still there i just don't really notice it any more and it no longer makes me anxious so i suggest trying something along the same line and see if that helps
2007-03-01 10:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by khanage619 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you should do is to identify the habits that cause problems.
I'm afraid of door knobs. I always find an excuse not to touch them. If I'm with my husband I always ask him to open the door for me. The first thing that my therapist told him not to do was opening doors for me. So there has been times that my husband stands for 30 minutes until I give up and open the door. Another thing is to fight the need to do a certain thing. Like after I touch a door knob I would immediately go and wash my hands because I feel they're dirty. Not washing my hands immediately and fighting the urge to wash them kind of helps. Basically you have to push yourself to the edge and see how far you can go. Believe me every time you push yourself you would see that you have expanded your limits a bit.
2007-03-01 10:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if my addiction to internet is a part of OCD, I have it, but I have not felt the need for any treatment! If you feel the need for help, I strongly recommend homeopathy.
2007-03-01 08:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a site that might be helpful to you...
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/ocd/sandra/treatment.htm
Good luck.
2007-03-01 08:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.holisticonline.com check under OCD. check under diseases and conditions
2007-03-01 08:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋