OCD

OCD is the result of imbalances in brain chemistry. There may be some environmental factors, and no doubt there is a certain amount of heredity involved. Whether or not it applies in all cases is not known as yet.

A compulsive disorder is a kind of a mental disorder which drives you to perform completely unnecessary and ridiculous to most of the people actions (compulsions) but still essential to those who suffer form the compulsive disorder.

No, there is no cure for OCD. There are, however, many treatment options including therapy (exposure and ritual prevention), and drugs (SSRIs). These can greatly reduce OCD but are not proven to cure it completely.

If you are suffering with unwanted thoughts and behaviors which you can't seem to stop repeating no matter how much you want to, you may be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You may avoid seeking treatment due to feelings of shame, but you need to try to push past these feelings and get help. With a combination of medication and cognitive behavior therapy, more than 70 percent of people with OCD will see fast symptom relief.

Food is one of the rare areas where children feel a sense of control. Thus, it is an arena for them to manifest or 'act out' stuff that is bothering them. You might see a child get agitated if their peas touch their corn, etc... The child might refuse to eat or sneak food, binging in secret. Early on, many cultures use food to reward and punish children. We condition them to load the act of eating with much heavy significance.

A word that does NOT describe the obsessions experienced by those who suffer with OCD? I would most definitely say that the word would be something such as "easy", "relaxing", "comfortable", "painless", "undemanding", and other such things. Living with OCD, especially severe OCD, is truly a nightmare and is not something to be taken lightly. Hope that helps. Best wishes.

I think I've had OCD since I was 8. I think I might have OCD but I don't think my parents believe me cuz theyv seen sum of the habits I have and they tell me its something else like when I blink a lot at certain things they tell me I need to moisture my eyes. Blinking and breathing and looking up to blink are the worst habits for me, majority of them I don't remember and don't even notice. I cant breathe whilst looking at a person. Also I click the mouse a billion times and click the shift button for the I (when it's alone) a lot as you can see. I also backspace lots of stuff and rewrite them, I always rub random stuff 'just so' something bad happens. When I think about something I cant get it out of my mind and a month later I somehow remember it. I get frustrated when I do something or when I try to fix something like trying to turn a doorknob I have to do it again because my hand wasn't aligned up. I always have to tap things into rythym . Also I also get something into my head like something stupid like screaming something out or deleting something or punching someone . ( I think about what would happen when I scream hi out in public what would happen and I do it and sometimes if I don't I think something bad will happen.) Also when I'm sitting on the floor with friends and my hand touches their leg by accident, I feel like I have to do it 2 more times. (I usually do 3 or 7 . If I touched somewhere I would have to touch the right side of it then the middle) I hope you get me there. I also get really frustrated and when I do, I have to kiss my wrist (IK SOUNDS STUPID) or pound my hands together and keep pounding them together until the finger knuckles are aligned perfectly, those are my rituals and most OCD's rituals are to wash there hands. I also pull my shirt a lot which my brother tells me to stop doing, (He tells me lots of things not to do) . I also am a gamer (PS3) and play call of duty black ops. I always have to jump up for no reason and press triangle triangle and to just read the name. I also save the game so many times and keep pressing the x button which doesn't do anything whilst pressing it. On my phone I always press the end call button and always have to breathe out and turn the light away and then I can breathe again. I can't look at peoples eyes really when I talk to them or I sorta hold my breath if I do. I sometimes want to turn the light on, so I turn it on then off then on then off then on then off then on. ( My parents get annoyed) Whenever I'm busy doing homework or playing video games when I'm home alone I always check the door if it's unlocked. I don't like watching scary movies but I do watch them sometimes, but when I watch them my OCD REALLY acts up, like my blinking and for some reason I can't blink at the screen when a movie is playing (but if I get real into the movie I forgot :) ) . So when I'm walking in the mall there are always patterns in the floor and I always have to walk in one colour or one pattern. Again , I am a 14 year old boy who has had OCD for about 6-7years and I have lots of obsessions to do, I just ccan't think of them but I lay off once in a while so it doesn't affect my life as much (On average days I do some of it and on really bad days my OCD acts up bad) So I hope you enjoyed my story.

You have to wash you hands because you use your hands to touch EVERYTHING so they collect a lot of bacteria which can cause you to become ill or to catch a virus. Also when you touch something you touch all the germs from anyone else who has touched that object.

The opposite of ADD or ADHD is OCD.

The brain is split into hemispheres. Between the two hemispheres, there is a gland that transmits information back and forth between the two sides. The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that controls personality, attention, and the ability to make wise decisions (this is the last part of the brain to develop, which usually takes place around the age of 25 years old). AD(H)D is simply an under-active (or under-stimulated) gland.

The part of the frontal lobe that is saying "hey, this is a really bad idea", is getting outweighed by the side of the brain that says, "this is going to be really fun". Because the gland creates an uneven distribution of thoughts, decision making abilities are seemingly easy, but frequently unwise. This is often referred to as impulsive behavior (also attributes to the "behavior problem"). In addition to the impulsive behavior. If you're able to understand the root cause, then it is easy to see how there are many, many more things that are associated with ADD, than simply the inability to stay focused on a general topic for any length of time.

Without writing a lengthy paper on it, I'll explain how OCD is, in fact, the opposite of AD(H)D. Before I do that, I would like to say that I believe the hyperactive part of AD(H)D is likely something other than ADD. They are frequently associated with each other, but I believe they are not necessarily directly linked. This, I can certainly be wrong about, but from what I've studied and experienced, I'm getting a strong indication that they are not one in the same. One thing is certain; every person is different, and experiences a significant variation in symptoms, with a significant variation of degree.

If an under stimulated gland causes a person to not be able to concentrate on a given subject or task for any length of time, causes the mind to have reduced inhibitions, impulsive behavior, poor hygiene, an unctroloable desire to express his or her thoughts immediately as they come, and so on, the over stimulated gland is quite the opposite.

With the over stimulated gland, you get what is most commonly referred to as obsessive compulsive behavior. Depending on the frontal lobe of the given person (what's important to that person), he or she can experience a strange ability to read lengthy books from start to finish in virtually one sitting. He or she may have an extremely difficult time making a decision because their mind is stuck weighing out all of the pros and cons, without the ability to come to a final conclusion. He or she may have extremely high anxiety because their natural insecurity is exaggerated because a single situation that would make him or her slightly nervous gets stuck in his or her mind, being played out in every single worst case scenario possible, until it is completely thought out... then it's all thought out over again... and then again (hyper paranoia). If this person is left alone, he or she can create a fictional scenario that he or she truly believes is real and there is nothing they can do to get their minds to shift gears or change to something else. It can create a severe anxiety attack or even a nervous breakdown. If a person is naturally a clean person or has a fear of being sick (maybe a natural hypochondriac), that person can be so fixated on what germs can do if they are not under control that they become to the unknowing world to be a germaphobe, who obsessively washes or sanitizes his or her hands and everything around him or her. If a person grew up in an environment where holiness and purity is the focus, and the child grows to really respect and want to pursue holiness and purity, the over stimulated gland will cause that person to spend his or her entire life pursuing nothing but that. He or she will never, and I do mean never, do anything to break any rule at all, ever. That person would virtually martyr himself or herself over not telling his or her wife/husband that he or she looks fat in the outfit that was just put on. Even the simple "white lies" are far more than simple to this person.

It is because the gland is over active that the brain is overwhelmed by "this or that" statements or "if/then" statements, that never get resolved. The OCD type of person could listen to the same song over and over and over again. They are frequently completely oblivious to their surroundings. We can go on and on and on, just like with the ADD.

When we understand that the gland between the two hemispheres is either under stimulated for the ADD, or over stimulated for the OCD, it is very easy to see many, many symptoms that are associated with each.

Before, when I was offering my opinion that the hyperactivity is not necessarily associated with ADD, I believe that the person who naturally has a lot of energy, simply expresses that energy without reservation or discipline, because the impulse to express it is significantly outweighed by the thought of "this is not the appropriate time or place to express this energy". It's an expression or inhibition problem, not an energy problem. To further support this, look at an ADD child or adult who is naturally lethargic. (Unfortunately, the lethargic people with ADD often slip through the cracks, as children, because their behavioral problems do not present themselves in a disruptive form, thereby reducing the attention drawn to and therefore given to the problems) He or she will take every chance he or she can get to take advantage of the opportunity to relax or veg-out. He or she will often create the opportunity, even to their detriment, in the same way as the hyper-active person, only it usually flies under the radar.

So now, if we were to say "ADHD", it would be like saying Attention Deficit (Hyperactive or Lethargic) Disorder, which simply isn't logical, based on what we know to be the root cause of ADD/OCD. It's simply ADD (perhaps ADD with hyperactive expressions, or ADD with lethargic expressions).

I hope this makes since.

If you're ADD and you made it all the way through this, congratulations... I know it was hard, and probably took a long time. Medication will change your world.

For both the ADD and the OCD, don't let anyone tell you that "you can do it without medication". They have absolutely no idea what they're talking about. No one who legitimately has ADD would say something so ignorant, and unless he or she has ADD, there is no way they can possibly understand your struggle. They'll probably say something like "if you just work a little harder or if you just ____, I know you can ___". If only it were that simple. Someone who tells you that you can "manage" your condition without medication would be like someone telling the person with bi-polar disorder that he or she can simply manage the condition without medication. We all know how foolish that statement would be, and the two conditions are very similar, in that they are neurological, not psychological or behavioral. There is no trained behavior that can correct the stimulation between the hemispheres of the brain. Although you can somewhat mask the condition, and somewhat manage it, you will never, ever, EVER perform at your true potential without the medication. (This comes from 13 years of experience working with these conditions.) Along with the medication, however, I cannot more strongly recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. The two will work hand-in-hand.

There are no subtypes of OCD, but OCD can manifest in dif. ways...

Ppl with OCD fall into categories such as: checkers (obsessively checking to ensure everything is in order), counters, savers (saving unneeded things that are no longer useful), etc.

There are several different classes of psychiatric medicines used to treat OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). One of the classes of medicines that is known to have the least incidences of side effect or discontiuation are the SSRIs. Two of them are more prominently known for OCD. THese two are Zoloft and Luvox. Both of these have FDA approved generics that are equivalent to the brand names.

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.