An Herbal Remedy Could Help Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Someone who knows of my obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, suggested that I try an herbal supplement called Gaba to help reduce anxiety. I had suffered some harsh side effects from Zoloft, and figured that there wouldn’t be any harm in trying something that was not made by the big pharmaceutical companies.
Gaba did not turn out to be a miracle pill. It was never able to control any OCD episodes, but I knew that. It could however take the edge off, and there were no miserable side effects. It is calming, but in my case I discovered that I have to take it before I think I will enter into circumstances that might trigger an OCD episode. I don’t know about others, but I am aware of situations that will lead to OCD actions. If I take the Gaba in the middle of an episode, it doesn’t do much good. Like I said, this is a pill that can take the edge off, and not much beyond that. But it is certainly much better than nothing. That has been my experience.
I know of other people who have taken Gaba in order to feel calm in certain situations, and they have all liked it.
For me it has been frightening to experiment with varying dosages of Zoloft. And I do not know of the long term effects of Zoloft. I still have yet to try that other pill that my psychiatrist recommended. So for now I will stick to Gaba, when I think I need it. It has proven valuable.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder is a debilitating condition that affects 2 to 3 percent of the population at some point in the life. It is the fourth most common personality disorder. It is linked to genetics and is caused by an imbalance in the person's brain chemistry. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete a given task, because their rigid standards cannot be upheld. People with it, may emotionally withdraw when they are not able to control the situation.
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