BY DR. NIKHAT CHOUDHARY
Introduction
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder has been an integral part of the journey of my homeopathic practice that connects me to cure the sufferers. According to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) a type of mental illness that is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) which are usually of a disturbing nature and the affected person feels compelled to perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in response to the thoughts. The article looks at the OCD in detail, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment treatment options with concentration on the advantages of this medicine practiced at home.
Causes of OCD
The exact cause of OCD is not fully known; however, a number of factors may contribute to its occurrence:
Genetic Predisposition
Imbalance in brain chemistry
Environments factors
Stressful Life Events
Lack of Safety in the Childhood
Personality Traits (eg. Perfectionism)
Symptoms of OCD
OCD symptoms differ from person to person but they normally fall into two categories:
Obsessions:
Contamination Scare
Unwanted Intruding thoughts
The necessity for symmetry or order in everything
Violent or disturbing thoughts
Compulsions:
Overwashing and hand-sanitizing
Continual Checking and Rechecking of the situation (eg locks, appliances)
Counting or repeatedly speaking in the mind
Setting items in a particular order
Disadvantages of Allopathic Treatment for OCD
While conventional medications can offer relief for some of the people suffering from OCD, it contains several disadvantages such as:
Side Effects: The usage of various drugs for the treatment of OCD may cause some unpleasant side effects including nausea, weight gain, and sexual malfunction.
Dependency: There are some patients who may turn into addicts and erosion of the regimen becomes quite tricky.
Temporary relief: We might just focus on eliminating symptoms and leave out the main issue of OCD which is the root cause
Lower effectiveness extent: Not all the patients can adjust well to normatively-used therapeutic means.
High Expenses: Long time utilization of drugs can be very costly to adults
Benefits of Homeopathic Treatment for OCD
Teaching homeopathy I came to know that this form of medical therapy has innumerable positive points for the patient:
Holistic Approach: The medicine is not confined to treating the patients merely and instead addresses their complete constitution as well.
Personalized Treatment: Each patient's personal constitution and symptom picture are taken into account when prescribing a remedy.
No side effects: Homeopathic medicines are very subtle medications and they do not have any harmful side effects.
Non-addictive: With the homeopathic remedies, there occurs no plight of the patients' addiction to them.
Long-lasting outcomes: Homeopathy, ideally, does not aim at only treating the symptoms. It tries to identify and correct the root cause of OCD. This, in turn, stimulates the body's self-healing mechanism with a possibility of long-term recovery.
Affordability: The total cost of homeopathic treatments is a lot lower than long-term allopathic medications.
Detailed Description of 10 Homeopathic Medicines for OCD
Working as a homeopath, I have come with the use of the remedies as especially efficient for the people having OCD such as follows:
Arsenicum Album: This remedy is very good for patients who the excessive fear of germs and contamination is the most significant characteristic and they often practice a routine of continuous cleaning. There may be also the health-related anxiety. Through the administration of Arsenicum Album, these patients can be greatly treated and be relieved of their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Natrum Muriaticum: This is the type of people who block out most of their life and are perpetually dwelling on the past. It is mostly beneficial for those who are loners and have a hard time expressing their feelings.
Silicea: Silicea is one of the best remedies for the people who like to reach the perfection and are worried about failing. It offers self-confidence and takes from the mind the need of the rejected idea to check and recheck.
Calcarea Carbonica: This means that there is already a patient who is often exaggerated their feeling of danger and thus put you in a position to live very serious routines. It is said to help calm anxious emotions and make it easier to carry out tasks in a flexible manner.
Lycopodium: This is the kind of mind that constantly questions its abilities and is afraid of failure. It is useful to reduce the need for reassurance and decrease the intensity of thoughts.
Pulsatilla: This drug can be recommended for people whose disease deteriorates when they are left alone and improves when they are in the company of others. It is particularly valuable for those of variables who rely on comfort.
Ignatia: Ignatia is great in OCD cases emotional trauma and grief are the threats. It helps the emotive status trustworthy and thus reduces obsessive thoughts related to loss or disappointment.
Kali Arsenicosum: Substances are pleasant for those who have an extreme fear of all things that are disordered or uncleanly. It assists in the problem of having to be correct regarding answers repeatedly and the related discomfort.
Lachesis: In cases of jealousy and suspicion, Lachesis is the remedy that is often given to such patients. In order to reduce these obsession thoughts on relationships and perceived threats, the frequency of during the course of this treatment is diminished by the preparation.
Thuja: It particularly is very good for those who are sure about their problem and also are ashamed of it. The medicine diminishes obsessive thoughts and thus allows the patient to have a healthy level of self-family.
Common FAQs about OCD and Homeopathy
Q: How effective is homeopathy in treating OCD?
A: Every treatment method will be as effective as other when they are applied at right times, according to the peculiarities of patients. I can attest that under the guidance of homeopath, the behavioral therapy is proven to be the most effective help. In the end drink, eat, breathe, go to the bathroom, and thus live. It addresses not only the symptoms but also the main cause, which means that there is a great improvement in the long run. Most of them admitted improvement in their symptoms with the free-from-fear-of-obsessive-thoughts and compulsions method.
Q: How long does homeopathic treatment for OCD take to show results?
A: A time-pathway can be up and down considering the intricacy of the disorder and the state of the patient. While some see positive changes within about 3 weeks, others may need more than a few months. The path of cure, and permanent health in homeopathy, is lack of outside interferences.
Q: Can homeopathy be used alongside conventional OCD treatments?
A: Yes. Of course! Homeopathy has been found in many cases to complement the traditional treatments. It should be a conservative approach that patients undertake. Both your homeopath and the conventional doctor must be notified if you take other treatments the reason for this is cross-reaction due to medication.