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| OCD and relationships | 11/18/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: Please help me understand. I was seeing an amazing man for almost 2 months. He was up front about ...
A: Wow, it really sounds like you've had some major disappointment lately. I admire your courage to ...
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| my eleven yr. old and ocd | 11/15/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: my son is eleven he is depressed and we are trying to get him to counseling. He goes but he does not ...
A: It can be so frightening and frustrating to see your child struggling, especially at this age, and ...
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| severe OCD problem please answer | 11/14/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: My mother is in severe ocd problem.. her age is 45 right now... her problems is that her mind not ...
A: Your mom is lucky to have someone like you who cares for her and who is seeking to help her. You mom ...
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| ocd | 11/11/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: My question is, i would like to know if i should acually go to a dr. about if i have ocd. i have a ...
A: Yes, in fact you should see a doctor. What you have described are blatant OCD symptoms. They can be ...
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| OCD | 11/11/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: My question is, i would like to know if i should acually go to a dr. about if i have ocd. i have a ...
A: Compulsions, like the ones you described can indeed interfere with your life. They usually start as ...
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| Therapy | 11/10/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: I am writing a report on OCD and I also have symptoms myself. I was wondering which therapy is more ...
A: A helpful book for you to look at would be The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...
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| Toddler showing signs of OCD?? | 11/8/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: My 2yr. old daughter cannot stop picking and peeling the walls in her bedroom. She has peeled paint ...
A: Children can be diagnosed with OCD, but it is uncommon for children under 5-6 to be diagnosed. ...
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| Inner Turmoil | 11/4/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: For the record, I have Asperger's. But, I will admit, I wash my hands about googol times a day and ...
A: I do have to admit that I'm not an expert on lead poisoning, but from my understanding, a large ...
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| plese help | 10/28/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: ...my name is norma and I asked you a question before inwhich you Helped me a lot about all the ...
A: I'm glad my answer was able to help you some and I'm glad that your actively trying to seek help and ...
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| I think I might have ocd? | 10/24/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: I've had problems with disturbing thoughts all my life, I often think of family members and having ...
A: It was good to read your story and get a feel of how much this has been bothering you. It really ...
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| REPEATED INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS | 10/23/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: i have been getting these repeated thoughts for the last 2 yrs.my age is 25 yrs male. i get ...
A: Here is something you can try. It's going to take some time and dedication, but I think it really ...
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| regarding ocd | 10/22/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: I am suffering from ocd from past 3-4 years almost and still struggling with that. Also I have read ...
A: Linking all your thoughts, images, object etc. are all part of the nature of OCD. Like I said, OCD ...
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| regarding ocd | 10/22/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: I am suffering from ocd from past 3-4 years almost and still struggling with that. Also I have read ...
A: Yes it is difficult to explain the pain and embarrassment of obsessions and rituals while writing. I ...
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| ocd | 10/20/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: ...I have been in a soon to be 3yr Relationship however I also feel as if I'm the one Sabotoging ...
A: I'm so happy you asked this question because it sounds like it has really been troubling you for a ...
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| its ruining my life help me | 10/19/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: jerry martin...my name is norma and I really need your help.. I have been feeling this way for over ...
A: I am sorry you are having those unwanted thoughts. I am not certain if you actually have OCD. My ...
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| obsessive thoughts | 10/16/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: Let me first say that I have not been formally diagnosed with OCD, yet do have some fears regarding ...
A: First off let me just validate how frightening and annoying thoughts, like the ones your having can ...
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| ocd | 10/11/2009 | Richard Niemeyer |
Q: i want to know if i could have OCD.My symptoms are...i sit and pull out my eybrows with my fingers ...
A: First off I have to apologize for not answering your question sooner. I wasn't notified until ...
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| Compulsive discarding | 9/2/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: Martin We all hear a lot about compulsive hoarding (there's even a TV show about it now on A&E), ...
A: I think he may not have OCD, it's something else, I suggest to try to attend two sessions of ...
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| ocd | 9/1/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: i think that i my have ocd everyone even my family thinks that i do i do things i ritual such as ...
A: It is quite possible you have a mild form of OCD, I suggest you to seek a professional help as soon ...
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| obsessions | 8/19/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I have two obsessions. I obsess about swallowing my saliva. I obsess about it when I am around ...
A: Mark, these obsessions can be treated/relieved with therapy, possibly in conjunction with meds. ...
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| Do I have OCD? | 8/16/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I had always thought that OCD meant acting like Adrian Monk off that USA tv show, but while ...
A: OCD can manifest in many ways. I must advise you to speak to your mom/parents immediately. Perhaps ...
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| 22 month old behavior | 8/11/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: My grandson is 22 months old and is exhibiting behavior that concerns me and I don't know if it ...
A: The characteristics described here would concern me. It can not hurt to have him spend an hour being ...
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| My 3 1/2 year old | 8/7/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: My child Kaylie seems to have a bunch of mixed symtoms and I would like some direction with how to ...
A: I am sorry for the delay. I am a father of a 1 yr old daughter. I have OCD myself, and find myself ...
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| Do I have an OCD?? | 8/3/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I never really thought about or noticed it until my dad asked me about it. I have this thing with ...
A: This is a good question, I hope I am of some help. It sounds like you play with your hair out of ...
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| obsessive control disorder | 7/31/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I just resently was made aware that my new wife has ocd. What is it and how can we overcome it? If ...
A: I will be gladly to answer your question. I give you the website link where you can get more ...
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| OCD?? | 7/27/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I'm not sure if this is OCD or not but I wanted to ask. When my step daughter drinks a soda from a ...
A: this doesn't sound overly concerning to me. I think if it were OCD she would show other symptoms. It ...
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| My girlfriends OCD | 7/26/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: My girlfriend was diagnosed with OCD but it is starting to get pretty bad. It is really starting to ...
A: unfortunately there is no quick fix to OCD. You should try to be as understanding as possible to ...
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| OCD | 7/2/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: Sir, My son is 18yrs old.He is taking even an hour for washing repeatedly in toilet,bathing or ...
A: I cannot tell you how to correct someone. If your son sees his time in the bathroom as too long, and ...
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| obsessive compulsive disorder | 6/30/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I was diagnosed years ago with depression and ocd by a psychologist. My obsessions and compulsions ...
A: Problems reading are pretty common with OCD. learning to relax before and during reading can help, ...
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| ocd | 6/25/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: i have taken multiple ocd online tests and all of them say that i have an extremely high risk of ...
A: OCD is an anxiety related issue, and nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. So many people have ...
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| peeing OCD | 6/24/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I don't know if you have experience with this or not but I need to ask someone about it. I dread ...
A: The ritualistic behavior you are describing is not so out of the ordinary, and you shouldn't feel ...
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| URGENT, I NEED HELP. I am loosing my mind. These things happen so much it makes me crazy... | 6/22/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: i am 12 years old and i have a questions regaurding ocd. Can't cross roads, bad luck. I remember ...
A: Here are some links for MHMR in your area. It is an organization designed to help people that may ...
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| How much is too much? | 6/20/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: I am an 18 year old female who has in the past suffered somewhat severely from washing and checking ...
A: this is a difficult question. At the same time you are only asking my opinion. When I was at the ...
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| OCD or Panic Disorder, or Both? | 6/10/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: i am a 20 year old female. i am in good health. for the last year and a half, my anxiety has been up ...
A: I am sorry to hear that. I do believe based on this information provided by you. In my opinion, ...
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| My son's been diagnosed with OCD and he seems to be getting worse, not better | 5/28/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: In hindsight, he always had certain OCD-like traits (as a young child, he used to line up things and ...
A: first, thank you for the details preceding the questions, it gives me a greater understanding, and i ...
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| Toddler OCD concern? | 5/28/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: Our son will be 3 in October and over the past few months has become more and more obsessed with his ...
A: you should absolutely be concerned and take action immediately. Contact the MHMR or other available ...
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| 7 year old boy | 5/26/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: My 7 year old son has shown symptoms of OCD/anxiety disorder, for a number of years. He has a very ...
A: Dana From what you are describing, OCD seems to be at the source. Often times symptoms of ADD and ...
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| severe OCD | 5/25/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: our 20-year old son has been suffering from severe OCD since 13. He has tried many conventional and ...
A: it is very refreshing to hear of parents being empathetic to this illness, as it is not all that ...
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| OCD | 5/16/2009 | Brian R. Feather |
Q: Doctor, I am 43 and seem to be suffering from OCD for the past 25 years(some doctors say I don't). ...
A: I hope i can be of some help. I am not a Doctor, I have had peer counseling training, and have ...
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| ocd and doubt | 4/26/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I've been suffering from contaimination ocd for several years and I've read a lot about erp therapy. ...
A: How would you know if it wouldn't work if you did not try it? It won't hurt you if you try it. ...
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