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OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Questions Answered by Expert Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| hair pulling | 12/30/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| ocd in daughter | 12/17/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Driving? | 9/26/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Toddler showing signs of OCD ? | 8/13/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| OCD and fear of caustic chemicals | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I've had OCD since age 15, I'm 29 now. Last september I had to clear a blocked drain inside my home ... A: I understand how you feel about chemicals. I suggest you go to healthy routine instead this ... | |
| its ruining my life help me | 10/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Compulsive discarding | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ocd | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| obsessive control disorder | 7/31/2009 |
| 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 or Panic Disorder, or Both? | 6/10/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| ocd and doubt | 4/26/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Not sure | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am not sure, but do you think I might have mild O.C.D? This is what I do.. 1) I count LOTS of ... A: It is quite possible you may have mild OCD and anxiety disorder. May I suggest you to see a medical ... | |
| Obsessive thoughts | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: This is a bit personal. I am 21 years old male, since childhood have always been too obsessed with ... A: May I suggest you to see your family doctor and address your concerns with your doctor. If your ... | |
| ocd??? | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: ok. i have wondered about this for a few years, ever since i was little i would count things, like ... A: Yes there are some signs that you may have OCD. I believe you may have mild OCD which can be ... | |
| OCD & ODD | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old son suffers from severe OCD (germ phobia) but is not yet medicated (we have a appt. ... A: I think you should address all of these concerns with medical doctor if you wish him to be ... | |
| OCD | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have certain things i have to do everyday otherwise i feel very uncomfortable and uneasy. If ... A: It seems that you do have OCD. I suggest you to go see psychologist for further evaluation and ... | |
| OCD | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Jerry, My brother is currently suffering from OCD; he has a repetitive need to wash his hands or ... A: There are no natural remedies that can end or cure OCD. He will need to go see psychologist for ... | |
| my girlfriend ocd | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: my girlfriend sometimes say she want a relationship and does teasing type thing to me with music and ... A: It is not OCD. She could be in denial or not have any desire to have a relationship right now. It ... | |
| fear of looking stupid-ocd? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is an OCD or not but anyway, here goes. I'm at university and I have ... A: I do not think you have OCD. Maybe stressed related or anxiety if you do the certain stuff. Once ... | |
| Please help | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching for help on the internet for so long and need help. I have so many tics I ... A: It is not that common in your condition. I can tell you that you indeed have OCD. My suggestion for ... | |
| Really need help for OCD | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me. I am 30 years old and have a 5 year old son and a 6 months old ... A: It seems to me you do have some form of OCD. As you said you was on medication to control your OCD. ... | |
| ocd and dental work | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with ocd. Ii really has been hell for me. I am on meds. for this condition ... A: I understand your concerns, if you truly worried about it, next time when you see your hygienist, ... | |
| It is a concern?? | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I have OCD, but I'm pretty good at trying to diagnose myself on the Internet. There ... A: Maybe. It depends how long you have been doing it and how do you know it took you about 4 to 5 ... | |
| need to win | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My 9-year old grandson gets emotionally unraveled when he loses. I am looking for a reason, not an ... A: It is understandable he wants to win all of time, no one likes to lose but we have to accept it. Win ... | |
| Coming off medication | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Martin, Hello, I have been diagnosed with OCD. I have to say that I have been pretty ... A: I understand your concerns. I am sorry I can't advise you anything regarding to medications because ... | |
| OCD boyfriend makes me upset | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: i'm not able to decide whether to go on my relationship with my OCD boyfriend. i love him.. what ... A: I understand, just follow your own guts and feelings what is best for you. "You can't spend on life ... | |
| picky toddler | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My son Ayden is 3, i feel that he may have OCD. He has tantrums over certain things,like if you cut ... A: You may be correct, however he is too young to have this early stage or have diagnoses of OCD. My ... | |
| Mind games | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I find that i often play strange mind games in my head while watching TV or sitting in a room. Some ... A: Yes I have heard such your experiences often, it is normal! It is not OCD. Mind and logic games are ... | |
| sleep and OCD | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: How major is the effect on OCD if you dont get your 7-8hrs a night sleep? i have OCD and have had ... A: Usually no, it varies each person's sleep patterns, most common average is 6 to 8 hours of sleep ... | |
| Cost of OCD Treatment | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into getting professional treatment for OCD, but my insurance plan doesn't cover ... A: It depends on each therapist or doctor's fees. It varies however, on average from $50-200 dollars. ... | |
| OCD IN TODDLER? | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year girl. About six weeks ago she started having to go to the bathroom every 15 ... A: I agree with you, it is too early for a diagnosis for OCD. Attention seeking or curiously ... | |
| strange toddler behaviour | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing as a concerned mum.My son is 3 years old and has been showing some worrying behaviour.He ... A: Maybe, it won't hurt if you take him to his pediatrician for an evaluation. He is too young to be ... | |
| ocd? | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Please tell me if you think I have OCD and if I should get help. This is embarrassing, but I ... A: It seems to be a quite serious problem. It may be OCD based on your information provided here. I ... | |
| tourettes/ocd/add | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: Sorry this is only 1/3 in the right place, but I thought this would be my best option. A little bit ... A: I agree with you by google search it will take a lot of time and find correct information, I suggest ... | |
| troublesome thoughts | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I am 26 yrs female married for past 8 months. I always had a very troublesome thinking process. ... A: Problem is not you. It is your colleague who started the trouble. She isn't your true friend. It is ... | |
| OCD Thoughts | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I seem to have problems with being able to let go of intruding thoughts. If I have a problem, or ... A: I am glad you had tried CBT, yes it may be costly if it is a long term therapy. Let me give you ... | |
| facial tic | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: after some recent dental work I have developed a constant habit of touching the area with my ... A: There isn't much you can do about it, except chewing gum is good idea. Other idea, take some mints ... | |
| OCD and Sleep | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I can't seem to sleep because I keep myself awake. Even if I am extremly tired, whenever I'm about ... A: It is quite serious medical condition, it does interferes your sleep and can cause health problems ... | |
| OCD - Help! I can't take it anymore | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: At night before I go to sleep, I have a whole routine that takes me about 10-15 minutes. Besides ... A: I am so sorry to hear your OCD aggravates you greatly. Based on your information and statements, I ... | |
| Symptoms | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I really have OCD. I looked up symptoms and I have most of them, but I'm still not ... A: According to your inputs, I do believe you may have mild OCD. You need to see psychologist to do ... | |
| Symptoms | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I really have OCD. I looked up symptoms and I have most of them, but I'm still not ... A: I do not rely online tests because it does not replace doctor's professional opinion. At most, they ... | |
| 8 yr old son | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: About a year and a half ago, my then 7 yr old son went through a few days when he seemed somewhat ... A: "Do you think these though, and the fact that he "confesses" a lot means that he has or will have ... | |
| Help! | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Over the past year or so I have this thing where I check the door to make sure it's locked a year ... A: I am sorry to hear that. It sounds like you have severe case of OCD. These behaviors are part of ... | |
| diagnosis | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: at 29, assessed with ocd-p.d. in addition to social phobia-anxiety; months later another place gave ... A: Great, you are very welcome and I am glad that I am able to assist you. Good luck with your SSI ... | |
| diagnosis | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: at 29, assessed with ocd-p.d. in addition to social phobia-anxiety; months later another place gave ... A: OCD and P.D. can be combined. Your question was "can i have avoidance-attachment tendencies with ... | |
| ocd - semen | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: i think i have ocd. you see when i masturbate or have sex with my wife i find that afterwards i ... A: it sounded like you do not have OCD. It seems like temporary paranoid thing. As long both of you ... | |
| ocd - semen | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: i think i have ocd. you see when i masturbate or have sex with my wife i find that afterwards i ... A: It is really odd. Your saying only it occurs after you have sex? It may be OCD or just being ... | |
| OCD | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I know I have a sort of mild form of OCD, there are certain things I have to do daily but I control ... A: Maybe, if it bothers you greatly and affects your mentally and can't sleep well, you need to see ... | |
| pure O | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I was depressed for 3 months. Within that time I was completely afraid of knives even asking my wife ... A: Maybe it could be OCD. It could be just paranoid thing. If it persists to have those thoughts, ... | |
| possible ocd? | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm Jessica and i'm 18 years old. when i was 16 i was diagnosed with depression and i stayed home ... A: I do not believe you have OCD based on your input. It sounds like you have issues with self-esteem ... | |
| is it ocd? | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: and for a while after I had a bad obsession with knives. I didn't like to see them, I didn't like ... A: It is not bipolar disorder. You may have what's called Phobia and Panic Attacks. Phobia means fear ... | |
| frustrating obsession | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Martin, I have an obsession that is driving those around me to presume there is something wrong ... A: I am sorry to hear that obsession is driving you nuts. Yes I think you should address it with your ... | |
| hair pulling | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: My name is Erica and I'm a 16 year old teenager. I've been pulling my hair out for about a year. ... A: You don't have OCD (Thank goodness!). It is a nasty habit you got. Instead pulling your hair during ... | |
| OCD in child | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6yr. old daughter who can not throw anything away. She stashes everything from dirty ... A: It could be mild case of early OCD but I believe it may be different type of disorder, she is way ... | |
| ocd sexual thoughts | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old who is very much staright.I am not gay but I do obsess about maybe being gay or ... A: I understand what you are saying, however it appears it is not OCD. You may not realize, it is most ... | |
| OCD? | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: My mind gets stuck on one worry or thought at a time, such as worries about losing my mind or an ... A: It seems to me, it could be just anxiety disorder, mild obsessional habit, not really have do with ... | |
| getting better | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: my question to you is i have been taking zoloft for 4 weeks now due to suicidal thoughts and other ... A: I am sorry I am not able to assist you regarding medication question, because I am not a medical ... | |
| Please Help | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I apologize for the year number of emails however I really need some advice. I am worried that if I ... A: It is no problem and you are very welcome. I think it may be OCD related but I am not 100% certain ... | |
| OCD - Semen | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: If someone masturbates and gets WET semen on a door knob - can that semen be transferred to other ... A: Yes, it still can be transferred eventually because it is bactericidal, If your hands are wet, it is ... | |
| Fear of Faeces | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: One day when I was wasn't wearing any underwear I tucked my shirt in which means it came into ... A: No it is not OCD, it just paranoid thoughts. I strongly suggest you to wear underpants all of ... | |
| do i have OCD | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I owuld like to inquire if i have OCD. My problem started 4 years ago, when i suddenly thought of ... A: I believe you do not have OCD, more likely unwanted obsessional image thought in your head. You ... | |
| Silver Eye | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I have this compulsion to pop birds into my mouth and feel the soft feathers filling up my mouth. ... A: I believe it is really strange, maybe not OCD because you have strong urge to do one specific thing ... | |
| Anxiety or spectrum disorder? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: i am planning to complete my dissertation on the neurobiology of OCD. I wanted to address the ... A: I am pleased to hear you are doing your dissertation on OCD. It is very interesting research. I ... | |
| OCD | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I don't know what to do anymore, I did CBT for almost a year and my OCD became worse during that ... A: It sounds like you have tried your very best, not all treatments will work, only a few will. My ... | |
| swallowing | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: When I was in grade 12, we always went to church on sunday. It was half an hour trip and I would ... A: I do not think you have OCD, maybe possible anxiety issue. I suggest you to see psychologist for ... | |
| CBT OR EFT? | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) good for OCD I've read a bit about it, and I don't really see ... A: It is good idea to explore new treatments and who knows it may help you if you try. CBT is ... | |
| Possible OCD? | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: Martin, First - thanks for helping! I'm concerned that I have OCD, but really hoping that I don't. ... A: My advice is to RELAX. I believe you do not have OCD based on your summary information. I think ... | |
| DON'T KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I seen a psychiatric nurse last year and she said I have OCD, and I was having CBT. it didn't really ... A: I believe you have actual case of OCD. Worrying and Contamination (blood, hand washing, over ... | |
| Help | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I was having CBT and waiting for an appointment with the psychologist, but I cancelled these, ... A: My advice to seek a different therapist who specialize in "Psychotherapy" or Psychiatrist (medical ... | |
| Possible OCD | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who, if she even HEARS about a friend who has a disease or someone who has died from ... A: It is quite possible but I can't say without seeing her in therapy. It is advisable to have her be ... | |
| Possible OCD | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who, if she even HEARS about a friend who has a disease or someone who has died from ... A: Yes it is partly OCD but actually it appears to me, she is having a disorder called "Mania Paranoid" ... | |
| I don't know what to to about it | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I think i have OCD. I have to have my hair parted in the middle, and exactly straight. I get upset ... A: I do not think it is OCD. Perhaps, little bit of perfectionist doing your hair exactly you want. It ... | |
| Not sure what to do | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: Ok I've been having CBT since October, and I'm still just the same as when I started, my therapist ... A: If you feel you do not need to continue therapy, that is fine. It is good idea to see psychologist ... | |
| OCD help | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am almost sixteen and am afraid that I am suffering from OCD. I took an online test which resulted ... A: At the most of times, online tests aren't accurate as stated because in fact, each case and ... | |
| CLEANING | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have OCD, but is washing with antibacterial liquid soap and normal soap enough to clean my hands ... A: You can use regular antibacterial liquid soap instead using a normal soap liquid or bar, because it ... | |
| Sleep Habits | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: Is it obsessive compulsive, to have to sleep a certain way, for no logical reason, say, having to ... A: No, it is not obsessive compulsive. For example, I only go sleep I lay down on my stomach, I can ... | |
| OCD | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old and he can't stand having sticky hands and wont put them in paint as he gets ... A: I am not sure if it is OCD. He is way too young because some children does not like be touched or ... | |
| pulling hair | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been pulling hair out of my head for almost 2 years now and I never really used to notice ... A: Trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder, involves an irresistible urge to pull out hair. This ... | |
| problem with hair | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: my names Kenny, and I'm a seventeen years old and in high school, and I think i might have a problem ... A: I do not believe it is OCD nor you have it, maybe some sort of minor anxiety or you being a ... | |
| unsure | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: this is quite a different question but I feel asking you may be of some help.. I consider this ... A: It seems to me, you may have anxiety disorder and paranoia thoughts of events. It is not OCD. It ... | |
| OCD? | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I think i may have OCD, yet im not sure... It usally happens when i try to go sleep. In my head, im ... A: It could be mild OCD or bad habits. I suggest you to seek a professional (medical doctor) who ... | |
| swallowing | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I've been having a lot of trouble with a fear of swallowing loudly. I am always focusing on my ... A: I do not believe you do have OCD because you can control your own without doctor's help. My ... | |
| OCD and spectrum disorders | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: Ever since I can remember I have picked my nose constantly. I'm not trying to remove "boogers", I ... A: Great! I am glad you are on medication, CBT therapy should help you more to control your impulsive ... | |
| OCD question | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: Martin, My mom has been diagnosed with OCD since I was born (24 years ago) and I have been living ... A: I got a good news for you. You do not have OCD. You was raised in the same household and you are ... | |
| ocd IN FAMILIES | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: Ever since my diagnoses with ocd, I have been wondering who I inherited my predisposition for it ... A: I do not think he has OCD but some type of mental issue maybe social anxiety disorder? I am not ... | |
| hair pulling | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 22 years old. Ever since I was about 12 I have a habit of pulling out my hair. It's not just ... A: You may have this disorder called "Trichotillomania" it is hair pulling and it is considered mild ... | |
| Obsessive behaviour | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: Yes she certainly knows what being killed is but it is possible that she may use this phrase to mean ... A: I suggest you to seek professional help as soon as possible, don't wait any longer because we have ... | |
| Obsessive behaviour | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: My 6-year old girl blurted out to me this morning 'oh it's so annoying having to use even numbers!' ... A: I am not certain if she does understand what she had said? "I'll get killed". Do you believe she ... | |
| pulling out eyelashes | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: my friend and I coincidentally have a similar obsession with pulling out our eyelashes. I don't feel ... A: It appears to me it is not OCD. It is normal thing for young women to do that but it is not that ... | |
| OCD | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions for you--I am researching OCD for a project (and I have been diagnosed ... A: I believe both are equal, however most of time boys tends to have OCD than girls. ... | |
| RN W/ severe germiphobia | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: ok...i am a RN for 3 years now and the past year i have became obsessed with washing my hands, using ... A: Yes, based on your information you do have mild or severe OCD. You do need to seek a professional ... | |
| symptoms of ocd and ataraxia | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: i was curious to know what the symptoms are of ocd...i mean i know what it is but i was curious if i ... A: I think Ataraxia means in greek word - peace of mind, feel worry - free and no stress. Ocd ... | |
| Teen obsessed with gravity and sliding | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: Almost two years ago, my age 14 son discovered the step in the middle of his bedroom floor that ... A: Wow, it is interesting behavior, in my opinion it does appear he have mild case of OCD about ... | |
| ocd | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: . im 18 years old.. it started out as a simple increased in hand washing however year after year its ... A: Yes, there are few options you can consider. 1. Go to a local welfare office, apply free medicaid ... | |
| sweaty palms | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: My OCD causes me to stay in the house for long periods unless i have some one with me,ive been a ... A: I don't think you have OCD, you may have which is called SOCIAL AXIETY and PANIC AXIETY DISORDERS ... | |
| might OCD be a possibility? | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I'll try not to make this too long, as I'm certain my personal problems aren't so interesting to ... A: it appears to me, you do have borderline OCD, however it may get serious that impairs your lifestyle ... | |
| OCD Treatment | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: What is the best way to treat OCD? A: It depends on how serious OCD. There are different types of OCD. I advise you to seek a ... | |
| one final question | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: one final question, You said it is either gone or dissolved after I wash my hands, but what if I ... A: Yes, you are correct about that, to ease your concern or worries, just simply apply bleach cleaner ... | |
| (Follow up) Please read, and help me! | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: Martin, Thank you very much for your reply. I'm relieved to hear that my case is not OCD. Just ... A: I am glad you explained clearly. I understand now. No, dried semen cannot be transferred to other ... | |
| causes, symptoms, and treatments of ocd | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: i have to have an interview for my research project so i am supposed to get an expert's ... A: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where a person has recurrent and ... | |
| trichotillomania | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: I have suffered from this for a number of years, though it was early last year that i had gone so ... A: I am sorry to hear you are suffering with trichotillomania and it is helpful to have medication, ... | |
| OCD | 9/18/2005 |
| Q: I have been OCD since I was 10 and am now 22. It has ranged from fearing the spread of germs, to ... A: I strongly suggest you to not committing suicide due to the fact you can't deal with OCD disorder. ... | |
| Plz help.Is it OCD?? | 8/19/2005 |
| Q: Hey I hope someone can help me.I worry about my mom ALOT.I know theres nothing wrong with her.I mean ... A: I think you are over protective with mother. Are you only the child? How long you have been having ... | |
| re reading and watching | 8/4/2005 |
| Q: My son can no longer read nor watch. He also has a diagnosis of Asperger's. I wondered if anxiety ... A: Peggie, I am sorry about confusion. It may be related but I am not certain at this point. ... | |
| pulling out hair | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: In my free time when I'm not working I like to go to the gym - I actually work there at night as a ... A: I am glad your urges aren't that bad yet. My suggestion for you to cease and desist pulling your ... | |
| pulling out hair | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: I don't know if I'm in the right spot to ask this question - but I wasn't sure where else to go. ... A: OCD is a disorder mostly behavioral problem. Many weird habits will develop associate with OCD, ... | |
| I think My Girlfriend is Obsessive compulsive | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: I could use help. I love my girlfriend, but she has this big problem with germs. I think it's way ... A: I need some more information before I can assist you. How long ago you do think she had OCD? What ... | |
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.
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