Posted by Netch on August 1, 2007, at 8:51:56
In reply to Alternative OCD treatment, posted by Feanor on July 31, 2007, at 5:41:36
> I was wondering if anyone has tried the alternative treatment for OCD by Mary Reed? http://www.ocd-free.org/
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> Basically she puts the disorder down to a thin myelin sheathing and advises you to stop caffeine all together and take things like evening primrose oil/flaxseed oil, spirulina and a stress relief.
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> I am trying this but as it supposedly takes about 3 months to see any difference and maybe 9-12 to see significant change I wanted to find people who have tried it for this amount of time or longer.
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> I only seem to find people who haven't long started like myself.
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> Also, what do you make of her theory? I have the 'pure o' type of OCD and can be socially anxious.
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> thanks a lotI think there are better options
Evening Primrose oil is high in omega-6
Fish oil is more effective than flax seed oil.
I've found carb reduction (cutting grains and sugar) to be quite effective on OCD. It reduces cravings/appetite.
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