where can i get theropy for OCD??
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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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Try rewarding yourself with something you want for going out in the world to do something you need to do. I love cheesburgers so I use that to get me out of the house. Ill go run the errand or pick up what i need and then go by my favorite burger joint for my reward. It may sound silly to many people, but to those who have dealt with agorophobia it will not. Step by step you can get back out there .
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Which state are you from?  NIMHANS is a good hospital, moreoever, a good psychiatrist should be able to help you.  I wouldnt say that your OCD would disappear after a couple of pills, but with a good regimen, a strict compliance with medication , would first help a OCD patient combat anxiety and then the symptoms.\nTill you find a psychiatrist, if the problem is of washing hands, keep a lubricant at the bedside to be used to prevent dryness of skin.  Never restrict a person from his ritual behaviour as it may aggreviate anxiety; but reassure the person with your presence
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go to your pharmacy or local walmart, kmart, etc and go to the diet section. Get an over the counter detox. I am almost through a 7 day program called "detox7" and it really worked for me. Plus it was really cheap it only cost about $10 and you don't have to stop eating or anything.
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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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U could try Ginkgo.\n\nAsk @ your Health Food shop 4 dosage.
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Try Lamisil from the pharmacy.  It is awesome!
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If you cannot find one 'cheap'...steal it and claim obsessive-compulsive cleptomainia disorder if you get caught. :)
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eat lots of pork and chocolate, both contain high levels of dopamine.  It'll substitute the addiction you had for this person.  But exercise while at it, otherwise you'll get fat and nobody will love you.
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The only medications that have been consistently shown effective in treating OCD are antidepressants that interact with the brain chemical serotonin.  However, that is something you need to discuss with your doctor.\n\nI have included a couple of links that may give you more information.
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ebay has tons of books at great prices if you don't mind used books.  Go to books and type in hypnotism.  Don't do a general search on hypnotism though because there are tons & tons of audio cds that hypnotize you to loose weight, stop smoking etc.  If you want books, click on books first and then type in hypnotism.\n\nif you want new books and/or more information on the books before you buy them, go to amazon.com.  again, click on books and type in hypnotism.  Amazon has almost every book in print, plus they give a description of the book and allow users to review them so you get a feel for the book from others who have an interest in the subject.  For many books, they have scanned in pages so you can read 10 or so pages of the book and get a feel for the author's style and point of view.\n\nIf you want to buy retail and not online, though, go to a specialty shop.  The barnes & nobles & borders of the world just aren't going to have much of a selection.  If there is a hypnotheraphy institute in your area, they should have a pretty good bookstore.  Otherwise, a new agey shop might have one.\n\nAlso, if you have an independent book store in your neighborhood, you might talk to the owner and see if s/he has a good feel for the subject.  White they might not stock the book, they might be able to recommend books and order them for you.  \n\nFinally, talk to your reference librarian.  Usually libraries have recriprical privileges where, even if the local library doesn't have a book, they can get it from a library in their network.  Your reference librarian is a great resource.
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Go to www.411.com, enter "Naturopath" or "holistic" into the business type section, enter your zip code and state and hit enter.  You'll probably find something reasonbly near by.  I wish you well!
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go to www.safemedsforless.com  they may have what you are looking for.  They have natural supplements as well as prescription and otc drugs.
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I am bipolar with mild OCD, My husband is currently hospitalized from a more severe case of the same problems.  I can't stress enough how important it is to get help for this sooner rather than later, believe it or not it can get WAY worse than your current situation.  Don't wait until you lose the job or trash your house or hurt yourself to get help. The bad news is mental health is decades or even centuries behind physical health, so our treatment options are somewhat limited.  Often behavioral or cognitive therepy can be extremely effective, even without drugs. If you don't have a psychologist, get one ASAP. \n\n            Is there a reason you don't want to use medication?  No one WANTS to use drugs if they are unnessasary, but I wonder if the anxiety about drugs is really worse than the anxiety we feel due to the compulsions. Today's drugs are compartively safer and often have fewer side effects - my only side effect from the drug I have been on for 7 years now is a mildly increased number of cavities. Even if you do decide to use drugs, talk therepy is still and important step.  If you have trouble affording it, call some local churches, they often have a marrage and family counselor on staff who will take a lower payment.  If you have insurance - your therepy, should be covered.  A good therepist should be able to help you explore non-drug options for your particular issues.  I reccomend you read up on it for yourself as well.   All the information the doctors have is availible to you at the library and online.  Know the DSMV-IV definition and the American Psyciatric Association's Treament Guidlines for your condition.  Go to a NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)class.  You can find all of these online.  Always remember, this trouble is not because you are stupid or lack will power.\n\nOne idea for this compulsion, create a "uniform" for work.  If you are close to anyone there, and feel you can share this with them, you might even take them shopping with you.  If you wear the same one or two things every day, you will know you won't be sent home, because you weren't yesterday.  Many "normal" professionals do this, just changing the scarf or necklace and wearing basically the same thing every day.  It saves a fortune in wardrobe costs, and it has worked for me before.  Even if it works, this is a temporary fix - you need to have a therepist to help you work through the inevitable future compulsions.  Goodness, I sound like my mother.\n\nThat is all I can think of for now. Just talk, talk, talk.  Nothing fights stigma and shame like communication. Get as many positive, sane friends to put good thoughts in your head as you can.  It will give you a mental army to fight the bad thoughts.  May God bless you with an easier road in the future.
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I'd say Over eaters Anonymous, and if your Christian, you get a good does of religion in there too. \nOtherwise...Your Doctor should be able to refer you to an Eating Disorder specialist in your area. People don't understand, they say just put down the cheeseburger, but it truly is an addiction, just like any other drug...get help... and good luck...PS I'm still stuffed from Thanksgiving and its like 2 am, do ya think I overate??? Miserable!
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Try here:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/interact.htm
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Obssessive Compulsive Disorder is a very disturbing and impeding the life condition. The best treatment is with SSRI antidepressants(especially Venflaxine),sometimes with a combination antipsychotic drugs. The best therapies are Cognitive and Group Therapies in addition to the medications prescribed. By the way,the serotonin is not of too vital importance for OCD as to depression..As to the foods,chocolate ,bread,pasta,etcmake possible syntesing of more serotonine in the brain..Best of luck!!