Question 1

how do i know if i have ocd or anxiety? i have tight muscles and i am having some random sometimes intrusive thoughts. also i am obssesing over things

Accepted Answer

CBT: This sounds like OCD with rumination: I suggest a psychology evaluation and cognitive behavioral therapy. Medicines can be prescribed as needed by your physician or a psychiatrist. Please begin therapy ASAP.

Question 2

what to do if i have pcos or ocd or anxiety?

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It sounds like you: don't know what you may have.  Please go to your family doctor who can begin a process of diagnosis and treatment.  It may require referral to a specialist for continued progress.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what would you do to decide if you have ocd or anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Different symptoms: Anxiety is, by itself a feeling of apprehension from either known or unknown sources, and can vary in intensity, such as a mild level of anxiety when say, a doorbell rings unexpectedly to severe, like say when encountering a life threatening situation
ocd often does have a component of anxiety about it, but ocd also is characterized by extreme needs for cleanliness, order, and checking, .

Question 4

is ocd a form of anxiety ?

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Anxiety: Anxiety accompanies ocd in that  worry and fear often are experienced with this disorder. Best.

Question 5

is ocd always the result of anxiety?

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OCD: OCD may have a strong organic component. The fact that SSRIs can often so well manage the symptoms points that direction. You don't have to have had a trauma history, and I have seen it run in families. But it CAN be managed and you can lead a good life. Please talk to an experienced Psychologist for a full interview and they can determine what else may be important. Trauma history may overlap

Question 6

best anxiety/ocd medication i can get?

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Varies: The best medications you can get are those that adequately control your symptoms. Treatment needs to be individualized to your needs.

Question 7

what is natural relief from ocd/anxiety?

Accepted Answer

OCD/ anxiety: All people get anxious. Inanimate objects do not get anxious. One of the most common sources of anxiety in OCD is something you cannot control.- either a personal issue or an interpersonal encounter. Recognition of what is out of your control is the best rationale solution..

Question 8

which herbs are good for ocd or/and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy: If you are doing that, then you are doing what every one would agree is important.  Most doctors would say that whatever herbal treatments claim, they are inffective but harmless for ocd. Perhaps you can find a doctor can steer you otherwise, but beware...

Question 9

how can i deal with my ocd and anxiety issues?

Accepted Answer

Mindfullness: Reading on "mindfulness" is an effective way to treat anxiety without medications.

Question 10

how to know if i have an anxiety or ocd condition?

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Psychiatric eval.: Obsessive compulsive disorder involves unrealistic thoughts/ fear that the person may or may not realize is unreasonable ;/or repetitive behaviors. Anxiety symptoms can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders ; back), poor quality or minimal sleep, lack of concentration ; easy fatiguability. Lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation can occur.

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