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Symptoms of ocd and bipolar are quite similar without mania making diagnosis tough for a doctor?? Ocd can cause tics insomania repetitive wordss depression anxiety

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I was earlier diagnosed pgi chd doc ocd as i had tics insomania anxiety after 6 months i had a manic episode then diagnosed with bipolar disorder.My question is why there is ambiguty in diagnosis??

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Undergo detail Psychodiagnostic assessment to confirm the diagnosis it's subjective plus objective detail assessment..u can contact us ... ...  Read More

I am a typical case of depression, alcoholism, in the beginning may be OCD but now bipolar and OCD. Tried every kind of treatment with various psychiatrists, long meditation practice like 10 day course of vipassana, but couldn't stay on anything for long and finally a mixer of all

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Please see an experienced counsellor who can guide you. ...  Read More

I have bipolar and ocd together. Aripiprazole and vortioxetine was tried which proved beneficial but had side effects like impulse control behaviour and drowsiness upon which aripiprazole was stopped and lamotrigine was added with vortioxetine. Isn't it double edged sword? As vortioxetine is mood destablizer and lamotrigine stablizes mood. Kindly h

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You need medication change. Consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I've been suffering from OCD.and Bipolar since almost 2 years. I'm consulting a psychologist now but she isnt helping me as she isnt addressing the issue properly. I'm feeling very low and have tried to commit suicide twice in the past. I'm feeling like I'm getting out of control again. What do I do?

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OCD with depression at such a young age, it's difficult I understand. Don't give up on life for a disease which is 100% treatable, it's not worth it. Kindly confide in a family member or a friend and ...  Read More

How much safe is lurasidone-40mg for bipolar Disorder as I have taken several medicines and nothing has suited me and have faced thousands of side effects..

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It's good u can take ...  Read More

Does low dose antidepressant be taken with mood stabilizer in bipolar depression especially when associated with ocd.What are the risks of switching to hypomania/mania.

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Mood stabilizer will prevent the switch ...  Read More

Iam suffering from bipolar disorder for past 10 years.i also have obsessive thoughts.doctor has prescribed medications but there is no change. I heard that electric and magnetic pulse therapies work good when medication is not working.i don't know why my doctor didn't suggest these therapies.will they helpful for curing the disease.

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Hello, Bipolar disorder along with obsessive symptoms would require a detailed assessment to know and understand the relationship between the two disorders, the severity and magnitude of each, the eff ...  Read More

I have ocd what to do what is the solution for that

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Hi ..you should consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for that ..there are behaviour therapies n medication which will help you ..N most important thing is that you should not delay the treatment. ...  Read More

I think i may be suffering with bipolar and i need answers the doctors will not help me. i have had this ever since a child but just recently have they became harmfull.

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Please explain your symptoms.. I'm sure there is help available ...  Read More

IS IT TRUE THAT Bipolar affective disorder NEEDS LIFE LONG TREATMENT? I am just 22years old how can I take the medicine for life long and they are also expensive please guide

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Bipolar disorder usually requires long-term treatment to prevent relapse. While some patients can be maintained on lower doses over time if they remain stable, this is decided cautiously by the psychi ...  Read More

Ocd is eating me alive it is showing no case of slowing down but everyone say it is a manageable condition I tried meds therapy still nothing since 3 years Does it actually become very managable and can it maybe become 0

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Hi OCD can feel relentless when you are in an active cycle, especially after years of struggle, but that does not mean it is untreatable. Many people improve significantly when treatment is tailored ...  Read More

I have ocd. I was taking fluvoxin cr 100 mg twice a day and everything was good. Then my doctor increased the dose to 250 mg a day. i took 250 mg for 4 days and my ocd increased. So i stopped taking 250 mg and switched back to taking 100 mg twice a day. Now it has been 5 days since i am taking 100 mg twice a day but after taking 100 mg at daytime

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Hi. To understand your condition better additional information may be needed.Why was the dose increased? Were there some symptoms present at that particular time. And it is unlikely that the OCD sympt ...  Read More

I have been a severe OCD patient for 11 years, from 2014 to 2019 I take alprax 0.5, but I did not feel comfortable totally , so from 2019 to 2024, let's go to OCD medicine, my liver started to deteriorate again and again, SGPT 530 or SGOT 350, so I had to stop taking faloxmine paroxtine etizolam and clonozopam these medicines are not taking togeth

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Hi.Glad you reached out. Usually SSRI medications like citalopram,escitalopram,sertraline can be tried. however as you have previously developed hepatotoxicity with low risk medications as well, you h ...  Read More

My son is facing bipolar problem. Please guide. He is not sleeping. He is speaking too much and his mood is getting changed now and then.

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Hi, please consult a Clinical Psychologist for an accurate diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am taking ocd medicine from 20 days from last one week I am facing prblm of tremors is this because of ocd or side effects of its medicine

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What medicine are you taking . OCD is usually treated with SSRI like fluoxetine or Sertraline , or tricyclic antidepressants like clomipramine . If the tremors have started after you started taking th ...  Read More

My sister has ms problem related with brain and I have ocd related with brain my sister didn't recovered from 15 years so I am thinking my ocd will also not treated at least for 15 years

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No, that's not true. I know having a family member who has a problem and is not getting better hurts and fills the person with disappointment. OCD is a very common problem, and we have very good treat ...  Read More

My ocd medicine has troubled me alot they have increased my ocd they have increased my sexual thoughts like I should imagine my female people and do masturbate and forcing me to watch porn

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Hey, I know it's so frustrating, OCD, in itself is so troublesome and then above that if medications are not working then it just becomes worse. I can understand your concern. Trust me, you will get b ...  Read More

I have severe ocd from 15 long yrs can it still be reduced with help of medicine and other techniques

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Hi, Yes- even after 15 years, severe OCD can still be significantly reduced with the right combination of medication and psychological techniques. Duration of illness does not mean treatment won̵ ...  Read More

I am taking cozac and risperdone from 14 days for my ocd my symptoms increased why would it happened and what is the solution

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Hi.. may be you need adjustment of your medicines. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Is there is a permanent cure for my anxiety and OCD in homeopathy . I tried allopathy but it did not help me much . I want a complete relief from my repetitive thoughts and fear . Please provide complete treatment for my problem . Also is this problem curable or not ? Allopathy says it cant be cured

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Homoeopathy me anxiety aur OCD ka effective treatment available hai, jisme symptoms ko kaafi had tak control aur improve kiya ja sakta hai. Anxiety ka root cause Samajh kar use control kiya ja sakta h ...  Read More

I have suffering from ocd from the last three years and from sleep paralysis from last three months.It had crushed my 10 th exam and now it's my 12 exam in February.Please help me .

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Hello Sir OCD requires first proper diagnosis first as sometimes it is misdiagnosed and leads to unnecessary treatment If it is OCD, treatment requires adequate dosage of medicines and also simultane ...  Read More

If I starting focusing on my job will it reduce my ocd I have serious ocd from long time and what about yoga

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If you are seeking a straightforward non sugar coated answer from me, the answer is no. If you have OCD, you will not be able to focus. Intrusive thoughts can take nature of redundant thoughts about ...  Read More

I live in a different city and my mother lives on her own. She is so obsessed about cleaning that she mops the house 2 times and if food has been consumed that place gets cleaned even more number of times. If some guest sits on a divan, she would clean the sheets. At time she gets angry and anxious if people say they are coming. She hardly gets tim

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Yes. This is most likely OCD. A patient interview will help in consolidation of diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am thinking of eating ocd medicine overdose how it will effect will my ocd be reduced accordingly please tell me

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It won't reduce OCD rather cause side effects which can make you end in an emergency department in hospital ...  Read More

I have severe ocd I am talking clomapramine and prodep but I heard it tht it can make people blind I wear chashma for eye sight should I take those medicines

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Hello, Clomipramine and Prodep (Fluoxetine) are well-established and commonly used medications for OCD. They do not cause blindness. Wearing glasses has absolutely no effect on whether you can safely ...  Read More

Hi I have OCD problem Doctor prescribed me clonil SR 75 and sizodon ls. After taking them I am feeling drowsy all the time. Body feels weak. Will this go away as the medicine adjusts to my body or this is permanent side effect?

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Hi.. usually these are temporary sie effects which will go away in few weeks ...  Read More

I am suffering from OCD an anxiety from last 11 years in 2019 start psychiatric treatment I take clonazepam etizolam floxamine paroxetine for 5 years but these medicines make me fat and again and again my LFT SGPT and SGOT very high so I quit medicines last year but now i am again facing severe anxiety please tell me what can i do in this case

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Consult psychiatrist online or offline. They will start you with safe medicine which will not deranged your LFT . For ocd you should not leave medicine in between ,otherwise your symptoms will will be ...  Read More

I feel hopeless and suicidal due to Contamination OCD. I don't think I can deal with Contamination OCD anymore. I just want a simple and happy life which I don't believe I can have as long as I am alive.

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Kindly connect with psychiatrist in nearby hospital as soon as possible.treatment is available.you will be fine. ...  Read More

For how much long i will need to take medicines? i am on medication from 14 oct 2025. i have ocd since 2020, it's my first time on medication!

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You need to continue Fluoxetine after your symptoms improve completely or nearly completely for 6 months to one year. However, it is advisable to start tapering off clonazepam after 2 weeks ...  Read More

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