Howitt44
07-11-2006, 11:54 AM
My daughter who is 20 was diagnosed recently with OCD. She has excessive worry with it also. Our MD is suggesting that she take Effexor which is an anti-depressant that also works for OCD. We are not really wanting to go this route, but we want some relief for her. Any suggestions?
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gort
07-12-2006, 04:37 PM
Usually, mental disorders are helped with essential fatty acid supplementation. Since fish oil helps with ADHD and depression, it might help with OCD as well; however, I have not researched OCD and fatty acids. Take a look at her diet and see if there is ample omega 3-6-7 and 9 being consumed. Fish, flax powder, hemp nut butter, unrefined virgin coconut oil, nuts, sesame seeds/oil, olive oil, avocados/oil, etc. B vitamins are important for brain function too.
Howitt44
07-12-2006, 04:43 PM
Thanks so much. I have recently added flax to my breakfast. I like it sprinkled on my blueberries and yogurt. She is pretty good about eating healthy, so I might suggest that for her breakfast also. So you think a supplement might be best added also?
elmhar
07-13-2006, 01:38 PM
Hi Howitt,
The Omegas in flaxseed/oil need to be converted to the longchain type, & not everyone's physiology is adept at doing so. With an Omega 3 EPA fish concentrate supplement, one often sees a mellowing out within a few days. That's what I would recommend for starters. Nordic Naturals brand & Carlsons EPA concentrate are two I would brands I recommend from personal experience, and they are quite widely available at health food stores, sometimes even nutrition sections of dept. stores.
The B vitamins are also important, as is magnesium. Mag helps to calm the brain, slow down brainwaves a bit. In OCD there is at least one area of the brain that runs "hot." Inositol is a vit in the B-family that many have found helpful for OCD.
Daniel Amen, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, has written a number of books on psychological healing using alternative med techniques, supplements, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Check your local public library for titles.
CES, cranial electro-stimulation, can be very effective for anxiety & obsessions. My son got a LOT of help from a unit called Alpha-Stim, an FDA approved device that can only be obtained by prescription from a physician or licensed psychologist.
HTH.
The Omegas in flaxseed/oil need to be converted to the longchain type, & not everyone's physiology is adept at doing so. With an Omega 3 EPA fish concentrate supplement, one often sees a mellowing out within a few days. That's what I would recommend for starters. Nordic Naturals brand & Carlsons EPA concentrate are two I would brands I recommend from personal experience, and they are quite widely available at health food stores, sometimes even nutrition sections of dept. stores.
The B vitamins are also important, as is magnesium. Mag helps to calm the brain, slow down brainwaves a bit. In OCD there is at least one area of the brain that runs "hot." Inositol is a vit in the B-family that many have found helpful for OCD.
Daniel Amen, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, has written a number of books on psychological healing using alternative med techniques, supplements, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Check your local public library for titles.
CES, cranial electro-stimulation, can be very effective for anxiety & obsessions. My son got a LOT of help from a unit called Alpha-Stim, an FDA approved device that can only be obtained by prescription from a physician or licensed psychologist.
HTH.
Howitt44
07-13-2006, 05:41 PM
Thanks for your information. I will definitely check out the library for the book. I have also heard others recommend the Omega 3 EPA.