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Brian R. Feather

U.S.
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I am NOT a doctor. I can answer O.C.D behavior related questions. I can advise how to cope with symptoms, and how to get the most out of your doctor's advice. I cannot answer medication related questions. Any statements resembling diagnosis are matter of opinion. Including your age, sex, what state or country you live in, etc. will help me better answer you. you can make any question private. Try to be as detailed as possible. I will try my best to give you helpful answers.

Richard Niemeyer

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions related to obsessions and compulsions, troubling and intrusive thoughts, and treatment techniques and relevant OCD research. I can answer questions related to the causes of OCD and intrusive thoughts and other related OCD theories. I can answer questions regarding the neurological mechanisms of anti-anxiety medications. I can also answer OCD questions of a religious nature (Christian). I cannot give suggestions on which medications to take, as I am not a medical doctor. I cannot answer questions related to hoarding.

Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/15/2009
I will be able to answer certain questions in general regarding this topic, I will give you recommedations how you can deal with it. OCD is a mild/serious mental illness disorder treatable with dual medication and therapy. Please note: I am not a medical doctor, please do not ask me about medications.

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2009-11-18 OCD and relationships:

Hi Tara, Thanks for your question. Wow, it really sounds like you've had some major disappointment lately. I admire your courage to seek answers and understanding. Ill try to answer your question

2009-11-15 my eleven yr. old and ocd:

Hi Laura, Thanks for your question. It can be so frightening and frustrating to see your child struggling, especially at this age, and feel unable to help, or feel that the help you are trying to

2009-11-14 severe OCD problem please answer:

Hi Jabeen, Thanks for your question. Your mom is lucky to have someone like you who cares for her and who is seeking to help her. You mom definitely sounds like she is suffering from Obsessive

2009-11-11 ocd:

Hi Rhianna, Yes, in fact you should see a doctor. What you have described are blatant OCD symptoms. They can be relieved usually by meds, sometimes behavioral therapy. OCD is anxiety based, and with

2009-11-11 OCD:

Hi Rhianna, Thanks for your question. Compulsions, like the ones you described can indeed interfere with your life. They usually start as an annoyance, and before long, can become something

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