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About Brian R. Feather
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Expertise
I am NOT a doctor. I can answer O.C.D behavior related questions. I can advise how to cope with symptoms, and how to get the most out of your doctor's advice. I cannot answer medication related questions. Any statements resembling diagnosis are matter of opinion. Including your age, sex, what state or country you live in, etc. will help me better answer you. you can make any question private. Try to be as detailed as possible. I will try my best to give you helpful answers.

Experience
After having disabling O.C.D. for most of my life, i have been noted as marginally recovered. I trained as a volunteer counseling assistant / peer in 2002 and 2006, at what was St. Joseph's Hospital M.H.U. in Lancaster, Pa, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.

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Peer counseling training through Lancaster Assistance, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.

   

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OCD and relationships11/18/2009Richard 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 ...
my eleven yr. old and ocd11/15/2009Richard 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 ...
severe OCD problem please answer11/14/2009Richard 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 ...
ocd11/11/2009Brian 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 ...
OCD11/11/2009Richard 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 ...
Therapy11/10/2009Richard 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 ...
Toddler showing signs of OCD??11/8/2009Richard 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. ...
Inner Turmoil11/4/2009Richard 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 ...
plese help10/28/2009Richard 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 ...
I think I might have ocd?10/24/2009Richard 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 ...
REPEATED INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS10/23/2009Richard 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 ...
regarding ocd10/22/2009Richard 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 ...
regarding ocd10/22/2009Richard 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 ...
ocd10/20/2009Richard 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 ...
its ruining my life help me10/19/2009Dr. 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 ...
obsessive thoughts10/16/2009Richard 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 ...
ocd10/11/2009Richard 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 ...
Compulsive discarding9/2/2009Dr. 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 ...
ocd9/1/2009Dr. 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 ...
obsessions8/19/2009Brian 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. ...
Do I have OCD?8/16/2009Brian 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 ...
22 month old behavior8/11/2009Brian 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 ...
My 3 1/2 year old8/7/2009Brian 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 ...
Do I have an OCD??8/3/2009Brian 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 ...
obsessive control disorder7/31/2009Dr. 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 ...
OCD??7/27/2009Brian 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 ...
My girlfriends OCD7/26/2009Brian 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 ...
OCD7/2/2009Brian 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 ...
obsessive compulsive disorder6/30/2009Brian 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, ...
ocd6/25/2009Brian 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 ...
peeing OCD6/24/2009Brian 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 ...
URGENT, I NEED HELP. I am loosing my mind. These things happen so much it makes me crazy...6/22/2009Brian 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 ...
How much is too much?6/20/2009Brian 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 ...
OCD or Panic Disorder, or Both?6/10/2009Dr. 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, ...
My son's been diagnosed with OCD and he seems to be getting worse, not better5/28/2009Brian 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 ...
Toddler OCD concern?5/28/2009Brian 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 ...
7 year old boy5/26/2009Brian 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 ...
severe OCD5/25/2009Brian 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 ...
OCD5/16/2009Brian 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 ...
ocd and doubt4/26/2009Dr. 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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