I'm 20 years old how can I treat my OCD? ?

Question

What is the best way to treat OCD? I've had it since childhood.

Answer 1

There is medication you can take to possibly ease the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.

But honestly, I believe everyone is somewhat compulsive. We all have little things we do almost ritually that we may or may not realize.

For example, I often find myself counting to four repeatedly in my head, or I feel the need to tug on the end of a towel after I hang it up. But it doesn't mean I'm crazy...

The important thing is that you maintain high self-esteem, and don't worry about what other people think of you. If you are single, I am confident that there is someone out there who is willing to look past a few habits.

Answer 2

My friend has OCD.  He goes to a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist for behavior therapy.

Answer 3

talk to your family doctor tell him whats going on and ask him to refer you to someonne that can help.

Answer 4

Go see a counselor and be completely honest with them. OCD isn't something that is hard to treat. My husband and I both have ocd, we take meds and do very well. It is nothing to be ashamed of and is easily treated. Don't put it off any longer the sooner you get help the sooner you will feel better. I really believe once you are being treated for your chemical imbalance(ocd) you will see the world in a whole new light!!!! good luck!!!

Answer 5

If it takes up more than an hour, daily, gets worse, or interferes with your life to any great degree; seek therapy, because it can quickly take over a person's life. See section 7, on OCD, at ezy build, below and also view section 6, since some consider to be an anxiety related disorder.                

                 Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples). "Even though I suffer from OCD, I deeply and completely accept myself."  Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at  http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer.        

                          

    (The following is a variant of Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case).

Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second).

Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two... " and so on, to a thousand and twenty. Then close your eyes and relax. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel.                      

                 Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner. Then, repeat the procedure one last time. Some people may find that this is all they need do.   With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over.

I also use it prior to my chosen relaxation technique, after lights out, at night. For more about Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, showing recommendations by those who have used it, including a professional psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in that field, see sections 33 - 34, at ezy-build. She was skeptical, at first, and I remained unconvinced, until trying it, and now I use it twice daily, including after lights out, at night.                

                   Because OCD is considered to be related to anxiety, try getting yourself some "worry beads", (ask at a religious supplies store, Catholic church, or Muslim mosque) and deliberately replace your former activity with moving them about between, or around your fingers: it takes about 30 - 40 reps, for most people to instill a new habit. A stress ball, or get a balloon, add a couple of tablespoonsful of flour, and enough water to make a stiff dough; tie and squish repeatedly.

Answer 6

I have the same problem but my OCD comes and goes. For about 3 years every time I drove passed a sign I counted the letters in the words and it pissed me off but I did it anyway.  Just get some pills.

Answer 7

Go see a psychologist.