i m indian boy, i have OCD(depression) problem, how i can solve it, my doctor's giving me only few medicine regulrly (floxetine/setra..,clomiperamine & one more )last 5 yr's, bt problem not complite solve any test or outher treatment for this problem.\n               thank's
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dear abhi, its not a big issue. frst be cool n try some yogic exercise .i am sure u feel the diference at once.i also like to suggest u to go through at  AASTHA  TV CHANNEL AT 8-30 PM INDIA TIME.here u will get those yogic exercises by swami ramdev.thankyou.
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You need to speak with a psychiatrist. There many drugs on the market for depression.\n\nBut I ask you this, what has been going on in your life? Why are you depressed?
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I think it sounds like you are right.  Recognizing your problem is a good thing, you are already on your way to getting better.  OCD is related to an anxiety disorder and is very treatable.  No one can diagnose you online.  You need to see a professional for a diagnosis - like ask your regular doctor, and maybe he/she can refer you to a psychiatrist or a counselor.
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It kinda sounds like OCD Obssessive Compulsive Disorder.\n\nWith the right meds you can control it.
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Hi Brian,\n\nMy name is Sarah and I have a degree in psychology, keep in mind that I am not a doctor however.  \n\nAnyway, I think what you are going through is very common.  The first question that I'm wondering is why your doctor switched your medication?  I know that you said that you cannot remember but it might help you to ask.  Also, it's good that you know that taking that amount of pills is not a good idea.  Have you told anyone else about this?  A friend or family member?  My advice would be to tell someone (or just let them read your post) and have them go to the doctor with you on your next appointment and that way the truth will come out.  You should really let someone know about this before it's too late.  \n\nAs far as battling your ADHD, I do not think that medication alone works in most cases.  You should also seek counseling.  The two coupled together have a very high success rate as opposed to one in absence of the other.  It's just like depression, you can treat it with medication but there is still an underlying problem that contributes to it and until that problem is solved it will continue to come back.  \n\nYou seem to have a good head on your shoulders and I hope that you will seek help in others that are close to you.  Good luck. :)
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Hi, OCD has the following, major presentations; first is Obsessive Decontamination where the sufferer experiences relentless cognitive intrusions regarding contamination and ritually cleans to avoid the feared consequence, second we have Obsessive counting, checking and ordering behaviours were the sufferer fears some catastrophic outcome if not allowed to, or inhibited from, performing their rituals, Third we have Obsessive Egodystonic ruminations where the suffer is tormented by relentless intrusive thoughts that suggest that they have performed some harmful act, like murder or child sexual abuse, that is contrary to their personality (Egodystonic).  There are sub-sets such as hording and primary obsessive slowness but these are much rarer.\n\nI treated OCD for over 25 years and it is nothing to do with your past, I have no doubt that has a neurobiochemical basis and if you are genetically proximate to a sufferer then you are more likely to develop OCD (first born male children have a greater risk).  It is NOT curable because it isn’t a disease it is, however, eminently treatable with a combination of medication and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.\n\nI don’t know if you have OCD, you need a proper assessment by a competent therapist; ask your GP for referral to your nearest CBT service and because the waiting lists are so long the sooner you do it the sooner you’ll be seen
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I feel that the United States doctors are going crazy w/ this diagnosis. I feel this is something you can help on you own.  I think that this is a super crazy world w/ tons of things going on in our lives at once and because of this, some of us have a hard time focusing.  You need to practice focusing possibly w/ the everyday use of meditation you could over come this so call disorder.
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Mild obsession is a quality. When the obsession interrupt daily life then it should be treated.You need patience because the treatment of OCD is long term medication.Serotonin reuptake inhibitor is the drug of choice.Visit your Psychiatrist as he adviced.Please don't stop the medication, sudden withdrawal of medication is dangerous.
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Yes I tried them and I can't see any change, honestly.  For deficiencies vitamins are fine--I take them myself.  But they don't do much of anything to such complex issues like OCD/mood/depression.  Try Lyrica.  It is great for all the above.  I swear by it.  Talk to your doctor.
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you need to see a psychiatrist  and very soon you may be suffering from clinical depression and need to evaluated\nonly a Doctor can tell you don't wait if that turns out to be the problem its probably only going to need meds( not so bad) but do find out please
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Hon, your doctor (psychiatrist) can't help you if you don't tell him/her how you feel!  I think you have more than depression going on since you have to clean the house before you can even go anywhere and you also fear going anywhere.  Please, please do yourself a favor and tell the doctor everything!  No doctor can help you if you aren't totally upfront and honest.
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I think you definitely have a problem here. I saw a special on TV, I think it was on intervention where a girl did this too. I can't remember that name of the disease but she definitely had a chemical imbalance. I really think you should see a doctor and don't worry....your not the only one!!!
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you should talk to your regular physician, so that they know what is going on as well; they can (if you sign release forms) provide information to your therapist that can help in diagnosis and treatment.  You can go to either a psychiatrist or psychologist (if you need to see someone else for diagnosis, treatment, etc. they will refer you).\nas for testing, there are many tests that are used to determine whether or not you have OCD, and to what extent you have it.  behavioral inventories are done, there are several versions of this, in which you simply answer questions such as "Do you find yourself checking things, such as door locks, frequently?" and "Have you ever thought about harming others?"  (these tests are used to diagnose many disorders, such as depression and ADD, so some questions may not apply to you, but will be helpful for your therapist to know).  an initial diagnosis can be made without these tests, especially if it is very obvious that you have OCD, but further testing is helpful to give a more complete diagnosis.  be sure to be truthful in all your answers, and ask questions about what the questions on the tests mean if you're not sure, as this is important in scoring them.\nGood luck on receiving help.
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its sad to hear all ur problems, but there is always a solution for every thing. though what you said sounds like constant depression but usually close to each menstural cycle it is normal to feel down and just to look at negative points of life.\n for short time you can elevate your mood with relaxing and enjoying yourself with simple and cheap ways. some thing like a nice choclate with tea(earl grey,is my favorite for this times) realy helps me a lot.beside that you can stop thinking about the world for some hours and enjoy your self with may be a nice bubble bath , or something which you usualy dont do much and will not cost much too.you can light on some candles and put nice relaxing music with headfones so it will shut the sounds of neighbors lye down on your bed and close your eyes ,and try relaxing yourself part by part of your body. starting from your toes contract them and relax them and move up to your leg muscles , thighs, till you reach your head,take nice deep breaths and only concentrate on your body parts you are relaxing. when your whole body is relax try to count backward from 20 to one in your mind and try to imagine each number in your mind.and go to sleep. \n\nfor long term solution you should sit and see what are real problems and what are looking like problems.\nthough the neighborhood you explained doesnt sound nice at all but always try to look at the positive point of things, atleast you have a home to live in, and you sleep in your bed not in the street,bad things can happen to any one , but till you would be able to save up some money to move to a better place, its good to have a shelther rather than nothing.\nsame goes for your job, so many people would be happy to have your job and will not mind any hardship.try to see if you can get a better job but dont leave this one with the hope of something which doesnt exist. the main problem of yours which might be also having effect on your performance at work is your depression. which you can try solving it .\n\nwork on interior of your home. its not neccesory to have expensive things , its just how you arrange them. try to get some plants ,or flowers and keep them on your window in your bathroom and in your kitchen, taking care of plants is very effective and relaxing,\nfor praying it helps me alot too, cause god is the only one who doesnt leave us at all. but you dont need to go to church to pray, you can pray any where, cause he is every where.and he hears every thing we say. \nif you realy tried all this and it didnt helped you try to get advise from a physician.\nmean while avoid foods which are having phenyl alanine, as it increases depression, things like milk and turkey meat are rich in it. instead try things elevating the mood like cocoa, choclate and coke. my best wishes for you.
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I would go to www.ocfoundation.org to see if they have a recommendation for someone in your area.  If you are not limited to your area, I think the best person out there is Dr Bruce Hyman at www.ocdhope.com, he helped me.\n\nIt is possible to manage OCD.  \nAlso you if you can find a support group in your area through the oc foundation, that would be good too.
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I suffer from depression and have been treated with Prozac for the past 9 years.  Getting professional help with medication was the best thing I ever did for myself.  I am now also taking Welbutrin along with my Prozac for a recent chronic depression issue when I lost my job.  Fortunately, with the medical help and a therapist, I have rounded the corner and getting back to a more leveled / normal life style.\n\nThe positive thinking helps, but it will not replace the other tools that I have found (i.e. medication. regular follow ups with my doctors and counseling as needed, along with self help groups).  Life is better and manageable.  However, I did have to come to the acceptance level that I have suffered from depression on and off all my life.  I became a self medicating alcoholic, got into recovery and did not find real peace in my life until I sought out medical help for my depression.  \n\nI will be on meds the rest of my life for depression.  It is a better alternative than self medication.  I will continue to use positive thinking along with other help I have found.  \n\nThe sexual issue is part of the side effects from the medications. This should be reviewed with your doctor.\n\nGood luck, you will find a balance through out these issues in your life.
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Hi noone.  Have I answered one of your questions before?\n\nMood disorders (Affective Disorders) have many known biochemical/physiological imbalances associated with them.  An excellent book is available that can teach you about many underlying abnormalities and how to successfully address them.  It is written by Sherry Rogers, M.D. and is called: "Depression Cured At Last!".\n\nThis is an incredible book with hundreds if not thousands of scientific references to support her points.  It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.\n\nIf you have the intelligence and motivation to find and fix the causes of your challenging brain disorder, then I highly recommend this book.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.