mrmadman Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have ocd and anxiety... this is why i actually made this account.. i wanna ask you guy who are good ocd doctors out there because i do not wanna waste my time with someone who is not going to help me right away or might not be able to help me right away..i finally decided to go to therapy or whatever you wanna call it and i need to know good doctors because i really do not wanna waste my time and money... My OCD is getting outta control, i might talk about it in here, but first are there good doctors? Anyone else in CDC have OCD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 You'll need a referral from a physician to a psychiatrist. Do you have that yet? Once you do, you can look around and find the psychiatrist best suited to what you want. Some people prefer cognitive therapy over medications, some want both, etc. Really depends on your vision. What OCD behaviours and thought patterns do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 CDC is probably the wrong place to ask for medical advice, however, I can tell you UBC has a great program devoted to Anxiety and Panic Disorders. There are many high profile successful people who have been assisted by the program. Good luck. Mental health is a crippling disease that is only now really becoming understood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Best of luck, man. It's brave of you to open up with your experiences on such a forum. Some people(perhaps young?) may say silly or neg things; but I think you'll find most posters here are pretty good people. Take care of yerself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's important to note that there are a number of different paths to take and not to get discouraged or give up if one doesn't seem to "fit" for you. The family member that I had in great need of help tried a psychiatrist early on, as the first step in her wellness. He was horrible and seemed fairly out of touch so she quickly ditched him....but after trying a number of different things and not giving up, she is now on the path to a successful life and has managed to overcome obstacles. Just get into the system and express your need for help...and, if something doesn't seem to be helping, go back at it and get help to figure out the right treatment plan, noting that many meds are not formulated to work on an immediate basis and you may actually feel worse before you start to feel better at onset. Don't be discouraged, it takes time to correctly identify and treat varying conditions and degrees of severity. When the walls caved in for her, she went to ER and got referrals through that process. One thing that is rather frustrating is that there are long waits to get going....she waited months for some appointments (which seems so ridiculous for people in need). But you're doing the right thing by reaching out and asking for help....now divert that to those in place who can assist you. Each person must be properly assessed as there are often underlying things present that only a professional can recognize. When there is any malfunction the first thing is to determine what is at the root and then work from there. Good luck to you. Don't hesitate to look for "support' here but, as far as advice goes, get that from those trained in the field and your GP is likely a good start. "The best" (practitioner) is subjective, based upon individualized needs. So the first thing is to have those in the field make assessments and then formulate a game plan designed specifically for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 And, after re-reading your OP: there usually isn't a "quick" fix for deeply rooted issues, so know that it wil likely be an ongoing process requiring maintenance. A big thing in learning to cope with and overcoming anxiety is learning not to "fight" it while you're in the throes of an event but, rather, recognize it for what it is and allow it to run its course on a short term basis. Also in understanding triggers and changing behaviours to eliminate them when possible. I am no pro, but as someone who has been fairly uneducated and uninformed about anxiety, I was very ineffective in dealing with my loved one's condition and also had to get "help" in how to address it. I leaned that my attempts to have her do "this or that" actually escalated things and didn't help. That, if she could she would but anxiety isn't something you can just make go away, it's more a matter of what you can doing during an attack. Now I try to just soothe and support her during a bout of anxiety and she understands what is happening and that it will pass. You will learn some coping skills to help manage things but there isn't a way to simply "avoid" anxiety...at times it will flare up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 why would you want to 'fix' anxiety? it's like a free cardio workout no matter what you're doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 why would you want to 'fix' anxiety? it's like a free cardio workout no matter what you're doing Because at times it's suffocating and debilitating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's important to note that there are a number of different paths to take and not to get discouraged or give up if one doesn't seem to "fit" for you. The family member that I had in great need of help tried a psychiatrist early on, as the first step in her wellness. He was horrible and seemed fairly out of touch so she quickly ditched him....but after trying a number of different things and not giving up, she is now on the path to a successful life and has managed to overcome obstacles. Just get into the system and express your need for help...and, if something doesn't seem to be helping, go back at it and get help to figure out the right treatment plan, noting that many meds are not formulated to work on an immediate basis and you may actually feel worse before you start to feel better at onset. Don't be discouraged, it takes time to correctly identify and treat varying conditions and degrees of severity. When the walls caved in for her, she went to ER and got referrals through that process. One thing that is rather frustrating is that there are long waits to get going....she waited months for some appointments (which seems so ridiculous for people in need). But you're doing the right thing by reaching out and asking for help....now divert that to those in place who can assist you. Each person must be properly assessed as there are often underlying things present that only a professional can recognize. When there is any malfunction the first thing is to determine what is at the root and then work from there. Good luck to you. Don't hesitate to look for "support' here but, as far as advice goes, get that from those trained in the field and your GP is likely a good start. "The best" (practitioner) is subjective, based upon individualized needs. So the first thing is to have those in the field make assessments and then formulate a game plan designed specifically for you. It's crazy how hard it is to get into see a psychiatrist. I got referred by the hospital to one and had an appointment for 5 months later but then the guy retired before I ever got in. Had to get my doctor to refer me to a new one. Never heard anything in a year. She referred me again. Never heard anything again. Still haven't seen one 6 years later. My doctor did get my medication sorted out herself after a while. So, I guess I never really did need to see one. It's just funny what a **** show the whole process was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 why would you want to 'fix' anxiety? it's like a free cardio workout no matter what you're doing Because with some folks the anxiety doesn't go away. Do you want cardio 24/7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 CDC is probably the wrong place to ask for medical advice, however, I can tell you UBC has a great program devoted to Anxiety and Panic Disorders. There are many high profile successful people who have been assisted by the program. Good luck. Mental health is a crippling disease that is only now really becoming understood. I go to UBC, I have anxiety and I get sub par medical help. I've been there for four years and I have never heard of this program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Something that may provide some assistance while you are seeking professional help is supplementing a few particular amino acids that are used in the creation and use of neurotransmitters in the brain. 5-HTP is a precursor to the production of seratonin L-Tyrosine is a precursor to production of dopamine Supplementing these will assist with proper and natural mood elevation and stabilization. GABA is another one that is used directly by the brain as a neurotransmitter Supplementing this helps with stress/anxiety reduction and relaxation. But please, please, please, continue to search for professional help by visiting various professional health care practitioners. It may be an arduous iterative process, but it is the best direction to help you find a comprehensive solution that works for you. Let me know if you would like more information on the use of the above supplements, and further advice/support regarding anxiety/depression. I have more experience with these than I'd like to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Because at times it's suffocating and debilitating? Because with some folks the anxiety doesn't go away. Do you want cardio 24/7? was a joke. not even an original one, i think its a bastardized woody allen-ism -- the world's greatest anxiety case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robongo Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have ocd and anxiety... this is why i actually made this account.. i wanna ask you guy who are good ocd doctors out there because i do not wanna waste my time with someone who is not going to help me right away or might not be able to help me right away..i finally decided to go to therapy or whatever you wanna call it and i need to know good doctors because i really do not wanna waste my time and money... My OCD is getting outta control, i might talk about it in here, but first are there good doctors? Anyone else in CDC have OCD? In the meantime before you get to see someone, I'd suggest exercising daily, avoiding sugar and start meditating at least 5 minutes a day and working up from there. It should help you immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianLoonie Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I've heard that ayahuasca can be quite effective at treating OCD but I have yet to investigate it for myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's tough to find the right doctor. My suggestion is to start with your GP and start seeing people. It's a long process for some to find the right person. The doctor is the most important part of "healing". I do not have OCD, but I do have acute generalized anxiety categorized as impeding doom and it took 10 plus years to get that diagnosis. If you want to PM me any questions I would be happy to offer advice for what it's worth. The mental health aspect of our healthcare is poor...in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 was a joke. not even an original one, i think its a bastardized woody allen-ism -- the world's greatest anxiety case I took it as one but, unfortunately, find "joking" about this issue inappropriate and a big part of the problem, not solution. In every other thread we "joke" and it becomes unfunny and tiring. In threads of a serious nature, especially so. There are just some things that are off limits...this would be one of them in my view. There are stigmas surrounding issues of mental health and joking helps perpetuate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I've heard that ayahuasca can be quite effective at treating OCD but I have yet to investigate it for myself... Psychedelics are certainly making a comeback in the medical research field. The only (legitimate) reason they were deemed illicit in the past was because they were public domain and pharmaceutical companies couldn't make any money from them. An interesting little documentary on the topic is "Neurons to Nirvana" which I believe is currently available on Canadian Netflix. Definitely worth watching if the subject interests you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes!!! Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 There's some good suggestions in this thread - seeing your GP is step #1. Good for you for having insight into your mental health and actively trying to get help. I work in psychiatry and too many people suffer in silence when there IS help/treatment out there. Good luck. It gets better; I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 why would you want to 'fix' anxiety? it's like a free cardio workout no matter what you're doing What a dumb thing to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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