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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which a person has persistent unwanted thoughts. This obsession with unwanted thoughts in the mind leads to distress and certain repeated behaviour or actions, with the compulsion to control that distress. This disorder is genetic or runs in families.
Homeopathy is a widely acclaimed natural healing science that can help to treat numerous psychological complaints including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It offers a very safe, natural and effective treatment for OCD. Homeopathic remedies strike at the root of the problem of OCD to bring symptomatic relief followed by complete recovery in most of the cases having mild to moderate intensity. The medicines used in conventional mode to treat OCD are habit forming in nature and known to have several side effects; these are recommended for a lifetime in many cases. Homeopathic remedies for OCD on the other hand are completely safe and can only help, never harm. They have zero side effects due to their natural origin and carry no risk of dependency. One need not to take it for a lifetime. Once symptoms improve to a great extent, these can be gradually stopped entirely.
Homeopathy targets core of OCD for great recoveries
The origin of psychological health conditions including OCD is attributed to some considerable derangement in the functioning of the mind. Such kind of medical conditions are very deep- rooted, hence treatment is required that reaches the core of the problem to correct inner disturbances of the mind and brings recovery. Homeopathy offers this kind of treatment that targets the core issue and brings harmony in the disturbed inner mechanism of the mind thus bringing remarkable recoveries.
Constitutional treatment
In homeopathy, OCD is treated as per the constitution of the person. It means homeopathic medicine is prescribed based on mental and physical traits of a person in addition to genetically inherited qualities. So, homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. Constitutional remedies bring great recoveries by boosting the body to self-heal in a very gentle and harmless way.
Homeopathy is much more than just providing symptom relief
Though symptom relief is the first thing that homeopathic medicines offer in the very beginning of treatment. Their action does not stop at providing temporary relief. It further aims to bring the complete restoration of mental well-being and cure in OCD. If the prescribed homeopathic course is followed regularly, cure may occur in many cases of mild to moderate intensity. However, it may not be able to bring cure in severe cases that have reached to a stage beyond the scope of homeopathic treatment. But here one may opt for the use of homeopathic treatment along with simultaneous conventional treatment to achieve whatever best these two treatment methods can offer conjointly.
Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The top-ranked homeopathic medicines to treat OCD include Arsenicum Album, Syphilinum, Carcinosin, Natrum Muriaticum, Argentum Nitricum, Calcarea Carb and Stramonium.
1. Arsenicum Album – For OCD With Fear Of Germs And Catching Infection
Arsenicum Album is the top natural medicine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder cases in which there is marked fear of germs and contracting an infection. Persons who need this medicine are tormented by thoughts that they are surely going to catch an infection as if everything is contaminated with germs. In addition to this it is indicated for cases having persistent fear and thoughts of death. It is accompanied by extreme restlessness, where the patient jumps out of bed and moves here and there with anxiety. Arsenicum Album is also recommended for those who are very fastidious and conscious about the order of things and cannot rest if the things are not in their proper place. This compulsion can go to such an extent that even if a painting hanging on the wall is slightly tilted, the mind does not rest till it is properly placed and the patient leaves every other work for this.
When to use Arsenic Album?
It is the best choice of medicine to manage OCD in persons having constant fear of germs, contamination and catching an infection. It is also excellent medicine for cases having fear of death with anxiety and restlessness and also for cases having obsession and compulsion to put everything in order.
How to use Arsenic Album?
It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.
2. Syphilinum – Where There Is Compulsion To Wash Hands
Syphilinum is a very beneficial medicine for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who feel the compulsion to wash their hands again and again due to the persistent thought of getting their hands contaminated or dirty by touching any object. Such patients feel that germs are present on each and every object and get into the habit of washing hands at very short intervals, without giving any consideration to other important work in their lives.
When to use Syphilinum?
The key indicating feature to use this medicine is compulsion to wash hands at very short intervals. This is due to fear that very object whatsoever they have touched is contaminated.
How to use Syphilinum?
Its use is mainly recommended in high potencies like 200 C, 1 M but in infrequent doses. To start with one dose of Syphilinum 200 C can be used once a week or once fortnightly as per intensity of symptoms. One should not exceed its use above the mentioned dose without consulting a homeopathic physician.
3. Carcinosin – For OCD With Fastidiousness For Order And Cleanliness
Carcinosin is one of the best remedies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that provides treatment to extremely fastidious patients. Firstly, they have an intense desire to have everything in order. They want a specific pattern to be followed not only in placing things but also in their dressing style. For instance, they always like color matching while dressing up and also when decorating the room. They demand perfection in every work done to such an extent that it does not seem or look normal. Secondly, they have a desire for intense cleanliness of everything.
When to use Carcinosin?
This medicine is suggested for cases of OCD with marked fastidiousness about maintaining order in everything and for cleanliness.
How to use Carcinosin?
Its use is also advised in high potencies like 200C, 1M. Initially its one dose can be used in 200 C power only once every 15 days or after a one-month gap. It is strictly advised not to use it in dose beyond the above mentioned. For making any changes in dose or potency consulting a homeopathic physician is a must
4. Natrum Muriaticum – For Intense Compulsion To Check Locked Doors Repeatedly Due To Fear Of Thieves
Natrum Muriaticum is the best natural remedy for those patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who are obsessed with the idea that thieves may strike and repeatedly check the locks of doors. The obsession is so persistent that the patient even has dreams of thieves in the house and wakes up to check the doors again and again.
When to use Natrum Muriaticum?
This medicine is of great use in OCD with fixed thoughts of thieves entering the house leading to compulsion to repeatedly check the locks of doors.
How to use Natrum Muriaticum?
It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred and can be taken once or twice a day.
5. Argentum Nitricum: For Impulsive Thoughts
Argentum Nitricum is the best natural medicine for treating patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who have persistent impulsive thoughts. These impulsive thoughts can have different symptom presentations like while travelling in a train, the persistent impulsive thought is to jump out of the window; while crossing a bridge over a river, the constant thought is to jump into the river or when standing on high buildings, there is the horrific thought of jumping down. Another marked feature for recommending natural homeopathic remedy Argentum Nitricum for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is that the impulsive thoughts make the patient very anxious and restless. This results in extreme and constant walking to get rid of such impulsive thoughts and the person walks till all body strength is lost.
When to use Argentum Nitricum?
This medicine can be prescribed to manage persistent impulsive thoughts in mind along with anxiety and restlessness.
How to use Argentum Nitricum?
One may take this medicine in 30C once or twice a day.
6. Calcarea Carbonica – For Persistent Thought Of Going Mad Or Insane
Calcarea Carbonica is a natural medicine of great help for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who are mentally exhausted and constantly think of going mad or insane. This thought of going mad prevails in the patient’s mind day and night and he or she is unable to put it aside even during sleep. This fear of going mad leads to great distress and to overcome it, the patient leaves all pending work aside and keeps himself or herself busy in activities, like breaking sticks or bending pins.
When to use Calcarea Carbonica?
It is an excellent medicine for OCD cases with marked fear of going mad.
How to use Calcarea Carbonica?
It can be used in 30 C potency once a day.
7. Stramonium -With Persistent Religious Thoughts
Stramonium is good in tackling the persistent religious thoughts in patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where the patient constantly thinks about religion, reads holy books all the time, and is almost always praying.
When to use Stramonium?
This medicine is mainly prescribed in cases of OCD where the mind is fixed on religious thoughts constantly.
How to use Stramonium?
It gives remarkable results in 30C potency that can be administered once a day.
Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD can be the persistent thought of hands getting contaminated or dirty on touching objects with frequent washing of hands; doubts about whether the door is closed or not with checking the door again and again; persistent religious thoughts with excessive praying; presence of impulsive and aggressive thoughts; obsession to have things in proper order at all times; and counting or repeating words silently.
Sir, My 17 year old son has following habits :- Frequent washing of hands and feet, trouble in maintaining sleep cycle (sleeps late in night by 0200 Hrs and gets up late in morning at 1200hrs), unable to motivate himself for studies, sudden aggressive response, over concern for hygiene, poor social skills, likes to keeps things in order, does not like to mix with person with lower economic strata, does not like to be touched by other person, changing of cloths after visiting common or public places etc.
Sir I am facing a lot of problem due to OCD for washing hands….sir pls help me my relations are also ruining due to this
Hi,
Wanted to know if there’s a remedy for a 10 1//2 young boy ; my son who is on the Autism Spectrum )who has a need for over a year now to throw himself on the floor face down to rub his penis. He likes to have his face on the hard surface of the floor to receive pressure on his chin. At times he’s been found face down with his forehead against the bottom of a piece of furniture, such as the bottom of dresser ir armoire; again seeking head pressure. He as of late dropping on the floor to touch himself at his special needs school and at his speech therapy. At home he likes to take all his clothes off and walk around naked and go from room to room like regular but periodically dropping to the floor to rub his penis against his fisted hand. He doesn’t actually hold it. He also has a water compulsion. He’s inundated our home’sbsthroom many times. We fiannly had to turn off the water at its source and put chairs in front of the bathroom doors etc . He likes to see the water Ives’s he splashes it or kicks it or puts in his mouth to watch it as he spits it or now blows on it to see how it moves, and gets overly excited. Any feed back would be great! Thank you! Gisel, Pablos mom
How are you Dr. Sharma
For the last several years I seem to think too often about blinking or notice blinking too often. I’m wondering if there’s a homeopathy treatment for this?
Sir my son23 year have ocd since4 years he take irregular medicine help me or sajes treatment
I’ve ocd since birth.can homeopathy cure it.how many months it take generally to see a change.
Hello Dr
My 7 year old will only wear one pair of pants and has melt downs and says she hates herself off she can’t wear them eve if dirty. Can you help please
Ananda johnson
Sir, presently my age is 40 with 100kg weight. At the age of 21 I tended to have inordinate sexual feelings. I tried to supress them vehemently as I decided not to masturbate at any cost. Resultantly suddenly one day I had unwanted sexual thoughts for every girl going nearby and some more nasty thoughts as well. Things went worse when such involuntary thoughts involved even my sister .This situation brought me under stress ,depression & anxiety .I was living under the terror of my thoughts . Fortunately I got treated by a classical homeopath doctor who cured me nearly 100% but meanwhile he shifted to abroad. After this I consulted many homeophathic doctor but if no use. Now i have pain and heavyness in my brain after rich food as if i have swelling in the veins of brain , very rarely i feel to have unwanted sexual thougts as well. Kindly help me. Lucknow
I have repeated thought s in my brain which lead to depression and suffering from OCD which medicine is suitable for me
What is the homeo medicine for patients who suffer from persistent sexual thoughts always ?
Hello Dr Sharma,
I am a 50 year old male who is married with 2 kids. I am working at a senjor position with a leading company . I have been suffering from severe depression and OCD ( only insane thoughts and anxiety of behaving like an insane person) . I have been under Physciatrist treatment since 1998 and am currently under SSRI and Anafranil for controlling the same. I was doing well with the said medicines till Jan 2017 when things started getting worse and continue to be worse till date. I have difficulty in focusing or grasping anything and am almost blank in terms of memory. With great difficulty I am managing my professional life ( though I am very Happy in personal life) . I am a non smoker and teatoaller and also a vegetarian. I don’t have any other habits too.
One of my frinds has advised :- (1) Calcarea carb 200 ( once in one month) and (ii) White chest nut and (3) Cherry Plum ( both daily) for repeated thoughts and fear of acting insane.
I am not sure whether the above would help . PL GUIDE ME.
Regards,
Amit K Vyas
I have repeated thought s in my brain which lead to depression which medicine is suitable for me
Hi dr Sharma
I’ma 38 year old women with problem with my ears I need to have an operation as my ears have become very blockecked and when I speak it’s always echos which has given me a fear of being in public I think about this constantly like repetitive thoughts I have also in the past suffered with anxiety and depression have tried a range of medications for the past 5 years with no relief my sleep and eating pattern are not regular I’m interested in hompathy medications as they have no side effects which meds I’ve taken in the past have made me put on a lot of weight and I’m very bloated your option would be greatly appreciated as it’s very hard to move on with daily life
Thank you
Kind regards
Jacqueline
G m doctor i am a 28 year married women and i take allopathy medicine for ocd last 3 year but now i want baby and my gynocologist say this ocd medicine couses any birth defect or brain defect to baby .
So i want to know can i take hemeopathy medicine for ocd and how much time it take for control ocd and can i continou this medicine for full 9 month or it couses any defect to baby? Hemeopathy medicine can control the ocd? Beacouse without medicine i can’t control my ocd! Please dr. reaply me.
Dr. Shares ji Namasthe. I have been suffering from OBS since last 7 years. I’m 60. I’m not hypertensive or diabetic. Physically good. I’m a writer and poet. My symptoms:
Anxiety, involuntary stools, insomnia. Sometimes I get a good sleep after lunch but not at night. I’m a smoker about 10 to 15 per day. No alcohol. I’m very emotional. Easily turn to tears, be good or bad. Can’t see someone suffering.
Sometimes I used to become breathless with emotion or anger. When go to doctor he says my lungs are normal and no hyperacidity. Now that problem is under some control after taking some English medicine. (Nexito forte). But not an angry man as such. Rarely I burst out.
I am severe ocd .on fluoxetine 40mg .i want cure .please help me
Hi Cauley ,
I have the exact same thing . I have been prescribed Britalex antidepressant and i will also start homeopathy.
Have you seen any difference in your symptoms?
Dr. Sharma , is there a problem combing the antidepressant with homeopathy?
hi my name is Bhaskar iam suffering from OCD diseases since 15 years.iam feeling like suicide. in homeopathy has complete curable please suggest me doctor kindly help
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Hi sir
I am having thoughts of how this world made,why we are running for money and materialistic things, what is the purpose of doing all the things, who is god, how our body works, sir kindly suggest some good remedy for this issue, I am an artist and I am not able to do anything, not able to feel myself. I am fed up of this unwanted thoughts.