College boy
02-04-2006, 08:40 PM
Hi,
I've never been diagnose with OCD but i know i have some rituals and some checking behavior but its not interfering in my daily life (work,school..) (I guess i could call it mild ocd). One thing i have to say is that its bugging me a little bit (ex:sometimes i can look at my alarm clock for 5min..). I was wondering what kind of treatment will be best for me? i red about behavioral therapy is that effective ..better than meds?
Thanks! :)
I've never been diagnose with OCD but i know i have some rituals and some checking behavior but its not interfering in my daily life (work,school..) (I guess i could call it mild ocd). One thing i have to say is that its bugging me a little bit (ex:sometimes i can look at my alarm clock for 5min..). I was wondering what kind of treatment will be best for me? i red about behavioral therapy is that effective ..better than meds?
Thanks! :)
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GatsbyLuvr1920
02-04-2006, 08:46 PM
Well, technically, you don't need to go for treatment of any kind unless it is actually interfering with your life. That's a key diagnostic criteria of having true OCD- that it disrupts your everyday actions. Anyways, since you have overt compulsions, I'd say that CBT would be much more effective, especially since you have a mild case. Medication is usually reserved for those of us who CBT alone is not effective, in other words, pure obsessionals like me. And besides, you don't want to take unnecessary meds and deal with potential side effects unless you absolutely have to. In no way am I bashing psychiatric medications! They are a necessity! However, since you're not severely impaired, I just don't think medication is the answer for you... God bless, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask! :angel:
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dgold
02-08-2006, 09:56 PM
to college boy. Your problem seems very mild form of OCD since it is not affecting your life.
However, you need to be careful that this problem does not greatly escalate to more moderate forms of OCD.
Try to use behavoral therapy. For instance, each day try to gradually decrease the amount of time you stare at the clock. Try to do this in 10-30 second increments until it goes down to zero. Once your done looking at the alarm clock you need to immediately leave the house and your bedroom and head for the door if the OCD is too strong. Dont come back to the alarm clock until the next morning.
However, you need to be careful that this problem does not greatly escalate to more moderate forms of OCD.
Try to use behavoral therapy. For instance, each day try to gradually decrease the amount of time you stare at the clock. Try to do this in 10-30 second increments until it goes down to zero. Once your done looking at the alarm clock you need to immediately leave the house and your bedroom and head for the door if the OCD is too strong. Dont come back to the alarm clock until the next morning.
GatsbyLuvr1920
02-09-2006, 07:58 AM
college boy- I saw that you mentioned that you have depression and anxiety on the depression board. Could you tell me exactly what your anxiety consists of? This might help me know whether it's OCD-related or not. Oh, and this is my 1100th post! Sweet! :angel:
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College boy
02-09-2006, 11:07 PM
I had panic attacks... i was really nervous at stuff that i'm not usually nervous to! I was depressed too so that didn't help!
seriousperson
02-12-2006, 01:01 AM
Sounds like you might want to talk to a mental health professional. It's too bad that there is still a social stigma attached to mental illness. I compare it (in my mind) to people being thought of as evil if they had any illness in bible times.
I agree with the person above who said whether or not it interferes with you life is the criteria for seeking treatment.
Try keeping a log of the amount of time you spend doing things that you really don't intend or want to do.
You might also want to note things you do want to be doing, but for which you have no time.
I agree with the person above who said whether or not it interferes with you life is the criteria for seeking treatment.
Try keeping a log of the amount of time you spend doing things that you really don't intend or want to do.
You might also want to note things you do want to be doing, but for which you have no time.
dgold
02-12-2006, 10:13 PM
to college boy. I dont think you have OCD. you seem to have alot of anxiety and paniac problems. Did these problems develop in college or were you like that as a teenager. College can be stressful for some people due to the heavy school work, leaving away from home. etc....
You may benefit with low doses of SSRI's . Try 20 mg of prozac or 50-100 mg of luvox can help you alot. I would avoid the higher doses.
You may benefit with low doses of SSRI's . Try 20 mg of prozac or 50-100 mg of luvox can help you alot. I would avoid the higher doses.