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Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I suffer with OCD in the form of obsessive thoughts, its quite a struggle some days.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working

Lyrica Somewhat Helpful

I take these for my anxiety they seem to help a little with my obsessive thoughts.

Open Back Pain

I've suffered from lower back pain for 10 years, I have had flare ups when it got so bad that I could hardly walk.

Treatments

Bedrest Working / Worked

This can help when the pain is really bad.

Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful

Heat Somewhat Helpful

This sometimes helps.

Ibuprofen Not Working

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

Took the edge off.

Physical Therapy Not Working

Have had 2 courses of physio, but my back is still bad.

Relaxation Working / Worked

Relaxing can help when your muscles are tense.

Stretching Working / Worked

When the pain is bad this can feel quite nice, I use the exercises the physio gave me.

TENS Working / Worked

I currently use this when in alot of pain, its amazing.

Open GERD & Heartburn

I suffered with acid reflux every day but am now on omeprazole which is a wonder drug I feel so much better.

Treatments

Antacids Not Working

They only worked temporarily.

Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful

Dietary Modification Not Working

Prilosec Working / Worked

Amazing medication, am currently on this.

Open Panic Attacks

I've suffered with panic attacks for around 3 years now, I went through a period when I would have a few a week but now its less often.

Treatments

Effexor Too Soon to Tell

Just started taking this for my anxiety and depression, so hope it will cure my panic attacks.

Inderal Working / Worked

Worked well for me in the past.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Worked for a short while now i'm back to what I was before and worse.

Open Self-Injury

I have harmed myself in the past, and didn't do it for a long time, I recently cut myself and scraped loads of skin off my face and arms in a really bad episode of anxiety. I've been self harming since then.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell

have been referred for DBT haven't started it yet.

Rubber Bands Somewhat Helpful

can be quite effective, but sometimes I need the blood.

Talking Not Working

This doesn't seem to work too well for me.

Tattoos Working / Worked

I already a few tattoos and i would like to get a couple more.

Open Personality Disorders
Type: Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

I have OCD in that I have obsessive thoughts, its starting to really drive me mad now.

Treatments

Lyrica Somewhat Helpful

I take these for my anxiety twice a day which helps with my obsessive thoughts.

Talking Too Soon to Tell

Will be starting DBT therapy as soon as they give me an appointment, and will be seen by my local mental health team by a psychiatrist, so we'll see.

Open Dizziness & Vertigo

I keep getting alot of dizziness which makes me feel very sick like i have a hangover, i haven't consulted the dr yet but i have seen a dr in the past about middle ear problems, just looking for support.