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Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr.U.S.
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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. |
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
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
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"
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
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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