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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| hair pulling | 12/30/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am a 59 year old male who 7 months ago was diagnosed with chronic liver disease, portal ... A: I am sorry to hear about your health issues and yes it is a good idea to cut your hair short and ... | ||
| Recent mental health problems. | 11/17/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am 31 yrs old. I started having panic attacks and agoraphobia at age 12, and have been on medicine ... A: First of all, it is bad idea to rely on your friend's medications, I strongly suggest you to consult ... | ||
| Is this a chronic obsession? | 11/1/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am young adult who has been "hit in the face" by the world. I am more aware of the rapid pace of ... A: I understand you how you feel. It could be easily solved by getting rid of it (Internet) for ... | ||
| Normal to be so attached to animals? | 8/17/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I work at a pet store, and I have always loved animals. I very often think I might want an animal, ... A: You are fine and it is normal really to do research prior obtaining the animals. You have enough ... | ||
| OCD | 8/13/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I think I might have OCD,I cant stand it when doors arent close and sometimes even cabinets. I check ... A: I know it bothers you a lot, I am glad you did try to ignore it at the work. It shows that you can ... | ||
| Trich and ocd? | 7/10/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: Hey, I've had Trichotillomania sinse I was about 5, it started with my eyelashes and progressed to ... A: First of all, I suggest you to stop hypnotherapy and it doesn't help you at all because you haven't ... | ||
| Trich and ocd? | 7/9/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: Hey, I've had Trichotillomania sinse I was about 5, it started with my eyelashes and progressed to ... A: Yes, it could be mild OCD and I am concerned about your anxiety is overloading. I strongly suggest ... | ||
| OCD in preschoolers | 5/4/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: Is it possible for a 3 year old to have OCD tendencies? My 3 year old has a night time routine ... A: I still stand by what I suggested you in the first e-mail. I think your child should be seen by ... | ||
| OCD in preschoolers | 5/2/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: Is it possible for a 3 year old to have OCD tendencies? My 3 year old has a night time routine ... A: It is quite possible but too early to confirm the diagnosis just yet. Your child may outgrow when ... | ||
| Obsession over boyfriend | 3/25/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I have been going through obsession thoughts for the past 2 months now and i would like to stop it ... A: It is interesting experience for you. I think it can be controlled and contained with proper ... | ||
| obsessive compulsive behavior (sexual) | 3/14/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: i am feeling depressed about life in general even though i am a entertainer most of the time.. i ... A: I am not certain if you actually have OCD related to sexual issue, however I suggest you to seek ... | ||
| Is it OCD? | 3/6/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I just wanted to know if my condition is OCD or something else. I've had panic attacks and anxiety ... A: I am glad you are trying out these books, they are quite good books. May I suggest trying to find ... | ||
| Is it OCD? | 3/4/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I just wanted to know if my condition is OCD or something else. I've had panic attacks and anxiety ... A: Your therapist is correct. You do indeed have OCD based on your information presented here. In ... | ||
| OCD | 3/2/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: To make a long and horrific story short, I have OCD. I have had it since I was a little kid. I ... A: To keep it short, answer is yes it is quite possible, may I suggest you to speak with your therapist ... | ||
| I cant get songs out of my head | 2/28/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: First, let me thank you for answering questions on all experts. For the past 6 months i have had ... A: It could be earworm syndrome if you listen to music everyday, if it is OCD - it will interfere with ... | ||
| I think I may have sexual OCD? | 2/20/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: Lately my parents have started do things such as kissing, holding hands, etc. It was a sudden ... A: I do believe you may have mild OCD and stress. I recommend you to see professional therapist for ... | ||
| OCD | 2/9/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: For YEARS, my parents have teased me about having "OCD" and I've never really knew what it was until ... A: Yes I do believe that you have OCD. My suggestion is to go see child psychologist for therapy ... | ||
| therapy for OCD | 2/8/2011 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am 22/female. I may have asked you this question already but I have short term memory issues so I ... A: I do agree with your doctor, that you do indeed have Trichotillomania disorder, it is considered ... | ||
| my five year old brother eats hair | 12/20/2010 | Brian R. Feather |
| Q: i'm living in India my five year old school going brother eats hair. he never eats his own hair he ... A: The reasons could be many, its impossible to say. A doctor would be more able to assess him. I ... | ||
| ocd in daughter | 12/17/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am obsessive compulsive, and it also runs in my family in a few people. I took psychology in ... A: It is quite possible she has early signs of OCD in this early stage. I am glad you caught it and I ... | ||
| could my daughter have OCD? | 10/20/2010 | Brian R. Feather |
| Q: My 4 yr old daughter is HIGHLY intelligent, so much so that we questioned if she was autistic for ... A: This is a sensitive question. It does seem like she could be fussing, but the things you mentioned ... | ||
| Driving? | 9/26/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and just recently started college. I was diagnosed with OCD (mild) about two years ... A: You are still young and there are no rush for you to start driving. There is no age limit. I know ... | ||
| i have ocd | 9/13/2010 | Brian R. Feather |
| Q: gulps like 10 at a time I count so much with the things I do I hate odd numbers and when I get a ... A: First off, I must say, I am not a doctor of any kind. Please refer to my profile. As for the ... | ||
| Toddler showing signs of OCD ? | 8/13/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: My 20 month old seems to have some odd behaviours. He has 10 small toy cars, all in a variety of ... A: It is really strange and those behaviours are not normal for his age. I suggest you to take him to ... | ||
| Does my five year old have OCD | 8/7/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: My son is five years old. I am becoming increasingly worried about his obsessive behavour. For ... A: I think you are having valid concerns about your son's behavior. I am not certain if it is OCD at ... | ||
| Yeast infection is it too bad or is more a psychological thing to feel as sick as the huge list of symptoms? | 8/1/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: or her hair is terrible is the every day conversation I've learn how to deal with it by cheering her ... A: It is not stupid question, I would suggest you to talk with her and go to see professional as soon ... | ||
| OCD Sexual Obsessions | 7/30/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I have been feeling miserable for a long time about these horrible thoughts that come into my head. ... A: I understand how you feel. It is possible you may have mild OCD (thoughts related). I suggest you ... | ||
| OCD | 7/28/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I was looking yp the defintion of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it says Obsessive-compulsive ... A: Answer to your question, no it doesn't mean you have OCD. It is logically to wash your hands if ... | ||
| Do I psych myself into thinking these things? Am I OCD? | 7/20/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I have problems getting to sleep at night but it doesn't seem normal and explaining it isn't easy so ... A: It seems it is not OCD. I suggest you to not watch TV or read book while you are in bed. That is ... | ||
| Bodily fluids | 7/19/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I recently found this question site in regards to anxieties and fluids. My obsession concerns ... A: I understand your concerns. "Could my pre-ejac transmit onto the surface of a chair, desk, or any ... | ||
| Repeater | 6/11/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I am 24. I had OCD as a child and just recently I have been on meds for it. They have helped ... A: I am glad your current meds are helping you some. I suggest you try therapy - CBT (Cognitive ... | ||
| Consultation | 6/10/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I'm writing to you as a specialist in psychiatry to have your opinion in a case of OCD. It's a case ... A: You can give your patient citalopram in range of 10 to 80 mg/day (a dose of 60 mg/day is reserved ... | ||
| repeating things we have confirmed | 6/4/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I have a son who is seven. And i believe there is something wrong with him. An example of my concern ... A: It appears like he may have early OCD symptoms, but I can't confirm for sure, unless he is being ... | ||
| Do I have OCD? | 6/3/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: For the past couple of years I've had these strange urges. It started out as small things, like ... A: It seems so but could be just a mild OCD or something else. It is good idea to see a professional ... | ||
| I'm starting to think that I have OCD... | 5/6/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I've been obsessively making lists for a little less than a year now I guess. Basically I make lists ... A: It is quite possible you may have early OCD outset. It is too early to confirm it, I strongly ... | ||
| My daughter won't throw anything away. | 3/4/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: My 5-year-old daughter has always had random 'collections' of items in nooks and crannies in her ... A: It does concern me because it could be just plain OCD or just temporarily obsessional problem. I ... | ||
| hair pulling | 3/2/2010 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
| Q: I've been pulling out my hair strand by strand since 2002, I noticed I was doing this when I ... A: It could lead to serious condition called Trichotillomania (hair pulling condition). May I suggest ... | ||
| Could I be borderline OCD? | 2/24/2010 | Richard Niemeyer |
| Q: Is it possible to be borderline OCD? When I entered grade 7 at 12, my parents noticed I was having ... A: Borderline OCD probably isn't the best way to describe it just because "Borderline" is used to refer ... | ||
| OCD- Bodily Fluids | 2/24/2010 | Richard Niemeyer |
| Q: I have been suffering from OCD symptoms severly for the past couple of years and in the past few ... A: I'm glad your receiving therapy and that you're able to control large parts of your obsessions. I ... | ||
| OCD_Tolerance of Uncertainty | 2/23/2010 | Richard Niemeyer |
| Q: Niemeyer. I have been diagnosed with OCD and have a few questions for you if you do not mind. When ... A: Intolerance of uncertainty is categorized as OCD because the uncertainty part of it is the obsession ... | ||
OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr.
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I will be able to answer certain questions in general regarding this topic, I will give you recommedations how you can deal with it. OCD is a mild/serious mental illness disorder treatable with dual medication and therapy. Please note: I am not a medical doctor, please do not ask me about medications.
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I had has worked with youth and adults who had/has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other behavior disorders such as ADD/ADHD and combined with OCD.
Certified member of American Psychological Association and a Fellow Member of International Society of Counsellors.
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