Phobia and OCD

[flower]

I have OCD and tourette. I also seem to have this phobia towards certain things. If I go to a hotel and the bed linen is a little torn somewhere, I cannot sleep or will be so tense and will avoid that part of the bed that I can't sleep well. If I a see a scissor, I imagine cutting myself (different from self mutiliation I think). Never discussed with neurologist (I've only been to neurologist once, only to get diagnosed for OCD and tourette so I could confirm what I thought I had). When my nail starts growing, I imagine my skin being cut with my nail or my nail stabbing my skin. I noticed recently that I have vocal tics when those thoughts cross my mind quickly, and was also surprised to notice that it happens more frequently than I thought. I am wondering if this is part of OCD because the thought keeps coming back, or, whether it's a phobia and it's a totally different thing...? If anyone has any thoughts on this, would love to hear. Thank you.

[CarolynN]

Dear Flower,

 

I don't know your answer regarding the Phobia versers OCD. But I did want to strongly encourage you, if you have not, to read Chemars post on the Tourettes Section where she discusses the treatments that have helped her son. Her son has both OCD and tourettes. My son has tourettes as well. He is 7 and I have learned SO much from this website in terms of how to help him and it has worked.

 

As long as my son does not have MSG, yellow dye 5, Red 40, or High Fructose Corn Syrup and takes the correct vitamin supplements for him (he is on Bonnie Grimaldi's TS-Plus) he is tic free. I just recently posted a lot of infomation under the Tourettes section (about 2 weeks ago) regarding how MSG affects my son and all the differant names MSG is under. I also would recommend Shelia Rogers book Tics and Tourette's which I learned an immense about of information.

 

I also know a lot of people find out that dairy, corn, or wheat, etc can be a contributing factor to their tics. I am a very strong believer, with all the stories I have read and also from my son's situation, if you can figure out what you are reacting too and add in the correct supplements you will see a big differance.

 

Another consideration is whether you might have Candida too (this is an overgrowth of yeast in the intestional system). This seems to be a big factor for some people with both OCD and tourettes. You could check out the information regarding Candida on this website or others.

 

Regarding Bonnie Grimaldi's vitamins, which have helped so many including my own son, some people do experience an increase in tics from taking the product. Although I really don't think that this applies to too many people from what I have read. I believe it is due to the sensitivity of some of the vitamin B's in it. Her vitamins have so helped my son and he has not had a problem with the vitamin B's.

 

I don't know if you read the previous post, under the OCD section, from "Desperate" but I shared with her what has helped me out with my unwanted thoughts.

 

I hope this helps. Hopefully other people will give you some suggestions too!

 

Carolyn

[flower]

Thank you Carolyn!

 

I have been taking Bontec supplements and I think my tourette is 'better' but I still have a lot of tics and OCD. Been taking lots of inositol too but my OCDs are still bad at times. What i am NOT doing is watching what I eat so it's really my fault Stopped taking coffee and cut back on sugar compared to before but still, I get this craving for sugar and chocolate and just when I think I am doing better, I consume a lot and OCD gets bad.

 

Haven't checked re candida and I will check this site for posts on Candida per your suggestion. Thank you so much for taking the time to write me.

 

Flower

[CarolynN]

Flower,

 

I know that craving sugar can be a sign of candida and also a white coated tongue (that is the candida you can see on the tongue). My mom had a really bad case of candida about 15 years ago. She craved sugar and carbohydrates really bad. There was a post on the Tourettes Web site about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago labeled "yeast" I believe it was from September 13th. It had some information on candida.

 

I remembering reading, I think it was from Shelia Rogers book but I might be wrong, of a woman who had OCD and when she had given up dairy a lot of her problems went away. She obviously had a dairy allergy. I know that is not an answer in and by itself for everyone but for her it was a contributing factor.

 

I think a lot of times it just takes a lot of investigating to try to figure out triggers. With my son Daniel I kept food logs and would record how he was doing in the morning and afternoon on a scale from 1 to 10. It really helped me figure out what was going on with him.

 

Well I hope it helps. I will be praying for you.

 

Carolyn

[flower]

Carolyn,

 

Thank you again for your post. Was checking "Victory Over Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders" by Denise Buzbuzian last night and it tells you how to get it tested (Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis), symptoms, and treatments so I will go get it tested soon!

 

Flower

[Chemar]

hi Flower

 

yes, candida infection and food allergies/sensitivities can trigger OCD

if my son goes near red40 or other artificial food dyes, or MSG, his OCD flares

 

here is a simple home candida test that you can do and then follow up with clinical testing

http://www.adhdrelief.com/CandidaTest.html

 

CANDIDA CLEAR by NOW is IMO one of the best yeast busters available (helps acne too!)

[flower]

Thank you very much Chemar! I will try the test tomorrow morning!