Please don't tell me to see a therapist or pschologist, i've been to several and nothing seems to help, also been on tons of different meds & i hate the way they make me feel. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
2007-04-06 14:00:59 · 8 answers · asked by Lula 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Dont listen to that nuckin guy. I have OCD-as like you, have done the physchiatrist thing and the meds. none of which helps. You could certainly try behavior modification, such as trying to cut back on your compulsions. Try books like the OCD handbook for info on how to do this. Also, there are a variety of natural foods that will help ring you serotonin levels up, naturally and without side effects. For example, turkey has tryptophain in it. When digested, the body turns the trytophain into serotonin. Whatever you decide, good luck and remeber- you are not crazy, you are not alone, and there is always help avaliable.
Kacs
2007-04-06 14:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by kacsspock1221 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw a show this morning and the therapist gave the women a box that had activities to help her get her mind onto something else.
One of her problems was fidgetting with her hands and picking at her skin etc. So in the box was knitting kneedles to get her hand busy on something else.
It was mentioned already, but I'll say it again. Find your problems and really be tough on yourself to say "NO"..
I used to (not an OCD thing I don't think, just I thought certain things I did made certain things happen in the day..like a certian boy talking to me etc) eat only oatmeal for breakfast, or while riding my bike always hit my foot on this one plant, or count how many steps it took to get from one place to another.
I grew out of it eventually. I would say it's because I stopped being this one girl's friend. She was a mean little thing.
2007-04-06 14:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Betsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really great OCD workbook at the bookstore. But OCD has several manifestations. My son has obsessive thoughts, keeping a journal has helped him. You might be a chronic hand washer. I am proud of my son for not giving in to some of his compulsions. He talks them out with me and he writes them down. He does not take meds. He was on zoloft for a while but I don't think it helps. I feel for you because it is very anxiety provoking.
2007-04-06 14:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my God! Don't listen to that jerk nuckin whatever! I have OCD, I tried zoloft for 6 months, didn't make me feel weird, but the best I can suggest is slowly try to slow down your compulsions. I need things in order (size and color) all the time. I can now have the wrong order. Same groups but wrong order. I know its not much, but its better every day. Above all, don't worry. It will get worse if you stress about it. Good Luck!
2007-04-06 14:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ ♥ ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind yourself that nothing is perfect and start slowly leaving one thing undone at a time until it is OK to not fidget over it. Drink chamomile tea to calm your nerves and try yoga for breathing exercises and learning to let go and enjoy things as they are. You can't control the world so you should not let it control you. Good Luck!
2007-04-06 14:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of OCD. For example, if you constantly wash your hands, than you should wash your hands fewer times each day, decreasing slowly each day and this will ease you slowly out the problem instead of cutting off completely.
2007-04-06 14:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by Chris457 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bit the bullet and try to make changes on the things you do wrong, be tough on yourself. I had OCD and I stopped the traits.
2007-04-06 14:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need a good dose of IDGAS (i don't give a sh!t)
2007-04-06 14:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋