I know if I go back to my homeland my OCD will be much powerless than in the country that I live now. My children were born here and has nothing in common with my homeland. They don't like to leave. My husband does not want to go back either. Is it fair to me to stay? Is it fair to them if I leave?
2007-07-20 08:58:32 · 10 answers · asked by learner 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have had it for 13 years. I tried every CBT, medication, hospitalization, you name it...
Every time I visit my my homeland which happens every 3-4 years, my OCD gets much weaker. Once it went away completely.
2007-07-20 09:08:34 · update #1
i think you should live where it would help your illness. maybe you do need a change of scenery. your family should be understanding and supportive for you.
2007-07-20 09:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Charmed One♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just got home from the hospital about 2 1/2 hours ago. I almost died. It didn't really scare me.
I used to get severe migraines regularly before I moved to my current location 10 years ago. The prospect of a full blown migraine absolutely and utterly horrifies me.
I realize that OCD and migraines are two differnt animals, however, I now realize that geography does play a role in our health.
For whatever reason your OCD improves when you are home, you have to decide what's more important; your health and well being or your families convinience. When you have that answer you need to either make the necessary move or, if OCD isn't that horrifying or miserable, stay put and work on it.
When I moved here 10 years ago I had no idea my condition would improve to the point that it's not even an issue. I moved a wife and three young children away from family, friends and familiarity to improve my career. Fortunately, we all love it here. Maybe your family will learn to love your hometown.
The point of this long and boring story is that the factors causing your condition are not known. If they were truly understood, YOU WOULD BE CURED!
If your stress level is lower at your hometown, if there is a different mineral or compound in the water, if your thought processes were formed in a certain way that is harmonious at the place where you grew up.....I could guess 100 different things.
The bottom line is- life is short, be happy now. If somehow you figure out what it is that moving back helps you and you can duplicate it elsewhere, move wherever you and your family decide. If you don't figure it out, stay there and enjoy life. I would bet that your family would be happier when you are happier.
Good luck.
2007-07-20 09:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Whoda thunkit? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only fair thing to do is to seek help for you OCD. You shouldn't cause your family any more undue stress. Don't take your kids away from their home and don't leave them. Your location shouldn't have anything to do with your OCD. But you haven't told us what your OCD is so, I cannot accurately answer this except to say: stay where you are and get therapy and/or medication to get your OCD under control.
2007-07-20 09:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very rarely, and as far as I'm aware never for OCD do geographical cures work. OCD is a biological condition that can be treated with medication, where you live does not really play that big of a role, unless you are concerned about treatment options.
I suggest that you talk to your psychiatrist about treatment options and preferably a therapist or case manager that may be able to help you set up treatment for you in your country of origin. I'm not sure what country you are from, but you should be able to do a google search to find resources that are available for you.
2007-07-20 09:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by ஜSnazzlefrazzஜ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you need your family. I know you feel if you go back it will be better, but without your family it may get worse. You probably see a therapist or someone already, but have you told them how you feel about moving back? I'm going through the same thing. I'm from Chicago and live 2000 miles away. I don't have kids, but I'm married. I told my husband I'd like to move back, but he doesn't want to leave his job. He's from there too, but we've made a life out here that he doesn't want to leave. My therapist has helped me greatly with my OCD, and depression. We're still working on me feeling better about staying out here. I know how you feel though, but I can't even begin to tell you how to live your life. If you want to talk, you can email me anytime. I hope you start to feel better, and come up with a solution that makes you feel better. Best wishes!!
2007-07-20 09:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by That Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are other things you can do for yourself that won't affect your family so severely. Medication, psychotherapy, counseling, and relaxation techniques could help you. Try every other option available to you before you go to the extreme of leaving the country.
2007-07-20 09:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by your OCD will be much powerless? Does that mean you won't be able to get the right medication?
2007-07-20 09:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How the hell can a geographical location have any bearing on the power of OCD? Ask them if they think it would be fair for you to leave. They may welcome the break.
2007-07-20 09:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
follow your heart it will guide you
2007-07-20 09:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-07-20 09:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋