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Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr.

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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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2010-03-04 My daughter won't throw anything away.:

Hi Karen, It does concern me because it could be just plain OCD or just temporarily obsessional problem. I strongly suggest you to take her to her pediatrician for general evaluation and possible

2010-03-02 hair pulling:

Hi Melissa, It could lead to serious condition called Trichotillomania (hair pulling condition). May I suggest some simple steps to prevent it to becoming worse. Wear a skull cap, it can be baseball

2010-02-24 Could I be borderline OCD?:

Hi Meghan, Borderline OCD probably isn't the best way to describe it just because "Borderline" is used to refer to a completely separate mental health disorder called "Borderline Personality Disorder"

2010-02-24 OCD- Bodily Fluids:

Hi Sean, Thanks for your question. I'm glad your receiving therapy and that you're able to control large parts of your obsessions. I must point something out however. You are asking me to reassure

2010-02-23 OCD_Tolerance of Uncertainty:

Hi Peter, Thanks for your question: The intolerance of uncertainty is one of the chief domains of Obsessive Compulsive disorder identified by the OCD work group. Intolerance of uncertainty is categorized

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