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Has anybody had any luck (good or bad) with hypnotherapy as a treatment for OCD?

I am currently taking meds for Dysthymia and OCD and have had good success with them, but even the meds cannot prevent OCD from coming back sometimes, and the thoughts that I have are very troubling and cause a lot of anxiety. Hypnotherapy claims to be able to help in this area, but I don't know if that is true.

Diagnostic Criteria
Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated either by subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years. Note: In children and adolescents, mood can be irritable and duration must be at least 1 year.
Presence, while depressed, of two (or more) of the following:
poor appetite or overeating
insomnia or hypersomnia
low energy or fatigue
low self-esteem
poor concentration or difficulty making decisions ...

I was diagnosed ptsd but not because of my last rape, because of something way before that.

now the true survivor diagnosis is being overlooked . I wanted to share with you , what that is:

What is Rape Trauma Syndrome?
By:
Desirée Hansson
(in collaboration with the Lawyers for Human Rights)

Occasional Paper 4-92


INTRODUCTION

Many people experience physical, psychological and behavioural problems after suffering a serious trauma like losing someone they love or ...

What is Rape Trauma Syndrome?

By:
Desirée Hansson
(in collaboration with the Lawyers for Human Rights)




INTRODUCTION

Many people experience physical, psychological and behavioural problems after suffering a serious trauma like losing someone they love or being disabled in a car accident. These problems have been called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This condition is a normal reaction to abnormal stress. People who have not previously had a mental illness or psychological problems can suffer Post ...

Note: A bit graphic and disturbing- but don't worry, I don't plan to kill myself. It's just how I'm feeling right now.

Isolation

I'm drowning in this abyss that we call life
Deeper and deeper into pain and strife
Darkness surrounds me, my blood runs cold
My only companion: the silver knife

This gaping hole in my heart won't go away
I try and try, but it's here to stay
People care, but they don't ...

I am for the use of meds and psychotherapy whereever appropriate and helpful. However, I think other factors to do with causes or recovery are often overlooked. Nutrition is one of them.

Just thought, this study might be of interest to people on this forum.

Title: Feeding Minds - the impact of food on mental health (click on the link and scroll down to see the report)

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/page.cfm?pagecode=PRFM

Greetings,

Dragonfly

Hello. I am new here. And also fairly new to Ohio. I moved out here last June. Due to my Fiancee, needing to transfer, military. We were to be married the spring he had to transfer. So it got postponed. He left in March of 05 and I followed in June of 05. I got out here, 4 weeks before he would even be back from his first training mission, from his new job. This ...

Hello I am borderline and I am pregnant by my 32 yr old bf, I am 18 almost 19 in a month. I'm scared I'm gonna pass the borderline gene to my child and I don't want him/her to have this awfun diagnosis. It has ruined my relationships- my life. I've been with my bf for 3 months and am already pregnant. I am scared. I have a therapy appt tonight, should I tell my ...

This is UNBELIEVABLE. A friend sent this to me.

"I Spoke With My Child"
http://www.ISpokeWithMyChild.com

Incredible and heart-stirring.

Hi,
I have a phobia which is with me for years. I get very scared when i see a cockroach, even if its small... Its interesting that i dont react like that at any other insect!

I want to know if there is any treatment, as I feel that I will die if this continues :(

Please I beg you to give any advice about this, anything ...