There are many resources with information on different aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder. For information on the condition and treatment, a mental health care professional experienced with the disorder may be the best place to start. For information on coping with a family member or loved one with the disorder, a local community or local or online support group will be the best resource.

Obsession looks like when a person is always by you calling you and wanting your every monent to them selves. For example when you like a person and you want to be there for their every breath that's obsesson

I have a serious case of ocd and have been using prozac and seroquel for almost a year now. It is slowly starting to work, I was suicidal when I first went to the hospital and 9 months later I am half way across the country attending university. I am told that the combination is used in severe cases of ocd, anxiety and depression

There is no best drug for treating anxiety. Every patient is unique and the anxiety drug that may be best for one person, may not work well for another. That's why it is common for physicians to have their patients try a drug for several weeks or months and see if it works well for them. If it doesn't, the physician may prescribe a different drug instead. It is best to consult with your licensed and trained health professional to find out the best drug options for your anxiety, and they can work with you to determine what is ideal. For some patients, a good drug can make all the difference in the world on their ability to cope wtih anxiety. By the way, other useful treatments, in addition to drugs, that can lessen anxiety include: regular exercise; a good diet and proper rest; little or no caffeine such as from coffee or soft drinks; keeping your mind mainly focused on the positive; and proper breathing. Good luck and good health!

To want "everything" your way is typically a sign of inflexibility and immaturity. Although everyone has a right to have and do things their way, to exist in this community we call "world," sometimes a little flexibility goes a long way. However, you have to know up front the things that you are and are not willing to compromise. dr.sis

it all depends on how mutch you taken what the mg dose was and also how long you have been taking it for

The disease is not so uncommon: 1 in 50 of the population is afflicted with it. OCD is manifested by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour.

Almost one out of every 40 people will suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder at some time in their lives. The condition is two to three times more common than either schizophrenia or manic depression

To my knowledge, this drug is prescribed for anti-anxiety control. Given that ocd/anxiety may fall into similar categories, it is advised that you talk to a physician/psychiatrist on the matter of ocd and what treatments are available and in what dosage. Try not to experiment with treatment like that with out the supervision of a doctor, you might suffer some serious side-effects in the long run.

My son was ridiculously hyperactive in his first four years, then petit mal (absence seizures) were exceptionally noticeable-even up to four minutes if left alone, and he could automatically do just about everything- scary concept if ur child is crossing the street alone on his way to school, or playing contact sport or being bullied because of seizures:( he'll keep walking, but not be aware of anything. he was diagnosed as positive with EEG tests etc, and went onto epilim for about four years. his concentration improved , but during the initial phases his medication was too high and he became violently hyperactive, reduced the meds and back to perfect.

after three years solid with no seizures we stopped epilim and it hasn't returned since. he has however suffered typical (and very frustrating)adhd symptoms- he plays drums when the hyperactivity gets too much and his legs never stop moving.hes never been diagnosed with add/adhd BUT i am certain that this explains EVERYTHING. in my mind there is a definite link between them.

his father has tourettes with adhd so it is highly possible...

I'm not sure, but I've used Strattera for some months. I've OCD myself, and Strattera hasn't helped me with this problem.

But neither have medications like Lexapro, Efexor or Zoloft.

The only stuff I find helpful is bezos like Aprazolam or Diazepam. They just make me a little less conserned about things that i usely worry about. But in the end of the day, they're quite addictive. So you should be careful using them

Sorry for my bed English.

yes

To start, a phobia is an irrational or exaggerated fear of something. Adrian Monk (star of the TV show, Monk) has many phobias that nearly halt progression in many cases. Adrian Monk at one point says he has 312 phobias. The ones he is most scared of are naked people, death, germs, snakes, dentists, sharp or pointy objects, crowds, mushrooms, heights and elevators. Some of these are demonstrated in every other episode, while others are only demonstrated a few times. His fear of germs causes him to use a tissue when touching things other people have/using a wipe to wipe down the same objects. His fear of elevators is coupled with his fear of heights and tight spaces, both of those sum up why he is afraid of elevators, if it breaks they could get stuck or fall a long way down. If I didn't put enough information, look up "Adrian Monk" in Wikipedia.org.

Yeah, Definitely you should be able to qualify.

Sorry about the autism man... that must be a hard condition to live with.

I have ADHD and OCD tendencies, thank god I can speak to other people in an intelligent manner though.

No that is just one of the disorders. You can be ocd over just about anything.

a lot of people

(i hav ocd)

If you feel that you or your siblings needs psychriatric help, then you should speak to a psychologist or psychiatrist. When you speak to either of these professionals, everything said within the session is completely confidential. If you or one of your siblings have a mental disorder, it is always better to ask for help sooner than later. My family didnt recognize that I had some issues until I was 15-16 years old, and when I was placed in a mental institution for a week when I was 17. If you ignore mental illness, it does not go away, it only gets worse. If you need more information about trying to get help, please feel free to contact me at the above email address. I am the office manager for a psychologist. Mental Illness can be serious if left untreated, and everything is confidential, the only way your neighbors or anyone besides immediate family, your doctor, and your pharmasist will be able to know is if you tell them. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions that you think I may be able to answer. If you need help, then ask for it.

You are doing all the right things to help yourself and it's better late than never. I too discovered the same thing in my family as you did, but WE BROKE THE CHAIN!

Our parents did nothing wrong. They came from an era where "you pulled up your socks," and "busy hands are happy hands." They were taught not to talk about mental illness. If you research back into the 40's up to the 60's you will see there is an instinctive fear of mental illness and not as many psychologists or psychiatrists during this time. There is sure a boom of them now.

Your parents love you, and all they see is strange things going on they have never experienced themselves ... you, actually seeing a doctor and on medications, so they worry. They are terrified that you will blame them for everything that has happened to you. You need to talk to them and tell them that you are an adult and that many of the problems you have were decisions of your own. Even though this may not be true it takes the burden off your parents and you may get some peace.

Don't forget that just like 2 alcoholics hanging around together for years and having a blast and one suddenly obstaining from alcohol, the other alcoholic becomes angry and tries to lure the person giving up the alcohol back into the vicious web from once they came. They miss that person, but also, they know deep inside themselves they should be getting help themselves, but are too frightened to do so. This leaves them frustrated. Blame is the worst offender and that is 99% of the fear your parents are experiencing now. They were brought up that it was always the parent's fault.

Just do what you are doing (save yourself) and either your family will see how determined you are and accept it, or, unfortunately, you may have stay away from them off and on.

I can't tell you how proud I am of you for taking such a big step. It took guts. Hang in there ... you're doing just great!

The old saying which holds that "We can pick our friends, but our family we're stuck with." is true. Some families are helpful and tolerant and supportive. Others are not. Here's a quote from a mental health professional that I have found to be true, and useful. "In some families, the best you can hope for is to break a basement window, sneak out, and run like hell." You must do what's best for you, as you perceive it. Family may mean well, and still not be helpful. Take care of yourself.

monomania

no

In some case yes!! It can often be known as severe chronic disabling OCD which is very profound!!

I hope this helps!! Please rate best answer and recommend! XxX

yeah, of course