Posted by Bill LL on August 26, 2004, at 9:48:54
In reply to Does anyone know what actually causes OCD?, posted by BRC on August 25, 2004, at 18:15:59
I had the same symptoms ever since I was a kid. Sometimes I would have to do things 3 times, sometimes just once. But that is very typical of OCD.
Others have given good answers to your question but I would like to ask you about your treatment. You said that you have tried SSRI's without success.
I think that oftentimes people give up too soon on SSRI's and stop taking them instead of trying higher doses.
There are also non-SSRI drugs that are effective such as Effexor.
I personally take 30 mg Lexapro which helps a lot with my OCD, anxiety and depression.
> Hi, I have Obssessive compulsive disorder along with other anxiety disorders. But I was wanting to what part of the brain is actually responsible for the the disorder.
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> I have always been told it was a "chemical imbalance". I have very invasive intrusive thoughts and memmories that has really taken over my life. I also have rituals such as tapping and touching objects a certain number of times and a preocupation with certain numbers (I have had this since I was a kid). But the awful daily struggle of intrusive thoughts did not start until about four years ago. I am 28 now.
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> I have tried all kinds of medication and spent hours researching, alot of money on behavioral therapy, and alot of time suffering.
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> So, I was wondering what part of the brain cause these thoughts to occur. It is like you have no control over your mind. Is a certain part of the brain not working right? Has part of the brain become damaged?
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> If anyone has any info. or comments I would greatly appreciate them.
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> One last question. Is there any other medication besides SSRI's to treat OCD because I have tried them all with no success. I am on them right now praying each day for relief. THANKS
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