For Stephie and others concerned with OCD
#154189 - 02/25/05 02:07 PM
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Here is a link to a credible online test: web page
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Wow - thanks for posting that test, Alicia! I've always considered myself a tad on the OC side, but don't think I'm as severely OC as some people. I like my routines and my family jokes about my apartment being like a museum with everything in its place. Sadly, I can picture myself doing some of what Stephie's BF and Tina's ex-BF do - just not nearly as severe and I'm not a yeller.
After taking that test, I scored 9 out of 20 on Part A and 7 out of 20 on Part B. Was nice to see that there are a lot of parts of being OCD that I don't have have.
Thanks again, Alicia!
-------------------- - Jennifer
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as well as treated in part with meds and therapy- my BIL has OCD and ADD and is very easy for my sister who likes her place neat to live with- he cleans up more then she does... I can't wait to see what happens when their baby is born though. he isn't that hard to deal with but I know I'd never keep a house neat enough and needing to do so to make him happy would drive me insane...
-------------------- Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
IBS - A
Dairy Allergic
Fructose and MSG intollerant
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what meds do you take for OCD? I was taking paxil..but, couple months ago went on to take Lexapro (10mg, then 20)..I am finding my OCD is getting worse. I called our Doc and he said to start cutting down to half (10 mg. now) and at our next appointment in two weeks we would change meds to something more helpful. Was thinking of going back to Zoloft. I have been on so many meds for OCD - it waxes and wanes...so I can't really remember what worked and what didn't. I am IBS-C...but, pain predominant. Have you read Brain Lock by Jeffrey Schwarz?
-------------------- Lisa
IBS-C, pain predominant
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Yep. I have a copy of brain lock. I'm on effexor, risperdal and wellbutrin. I'm not convinced the effexor is the one for me. I'm thinking of switching back to paxil.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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For HanSolo
#154323 - 02/25/05 08:30 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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How are you doing with your OCD? I'm strugging with it. I find the worse my IBS is, the worse my OCS is. Maybe because I need some control over something when I can't control what's going on in my body? Or is the IBSs worse because the OCD obsessions are worse.
Chicken or the egg!
-------------------- ~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Wow thanks so much. He is not OCD.
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Adrian was looking over my shoulder when I was on the boards, and saw your post to me about OCD so he agreed to take the test. We had a long talk the other night and he has been really good about it. He took the test, and he did fine on the first part of the test but on the second part (how it affects you), he got a _really_ high score. It said he might have OCD. So I guess we'll have to see. Thanks for posting than HanSolo, that was really helpful and it really made it easier for us to talk about it. Thanks again! --Steph
-------------------- ~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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Ack!
#154447 - 02/26/05 11:12 AM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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I scored 15/20 and 16/20, but I'm convinced I don't have OCD. Interesting. I think all my OCD related behaviors are just related to the IBS. I mean, my room isn't clean or anything. Hmmm.
~nelly~
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I scored 6/20 on the first and 7/20 in the second and it said I may have ocd. I know I don't I think it tells everyone that~! Very intresting though!
-------------------- Heather7476
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Nelly - my house is a mess and I still have OCD. You can have it without having every single type of obsession or compulsion. IN fact, most people will have one or two obsessions and compulsions that they focus around.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I think the two feed off each other. I don't have problems with IBS now - I'm totally stable. But I can see how the two would pair up to make things worse.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Just for interest sake - I retested. I scored 13 and 15. I guess I really have a bad case of it! LOL.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Re: Ack!
#154742 - 02/27/05 03:11 PM
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Nelly
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I'm not sure what my obsesions/compulsions might be!! Everything I answered yes to on the test had to do with the IBS, not some urge to clean/wash hands/arrange items/check the window or peephole, etc. Will having IBS just lead to OCD?
~nelly~
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Having IBS will NOT lead to OCD. OCD is a biological disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. That's not to say that we all don't have our own little obsessions and compulsions. WE all do. It's only when it's out of control does the diagnosis of OCD come into play.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Re: Ack!
#154962 - 02/28/05 10:40 AM
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Nelly
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I get what you're saying. I think the reason I scored high on the test was because of the IBS stress-reducing behaviors I HAVE to do every day, or else I have an attack. It's a direct cause-effect relationship, not an uncontrollable compulsion. I wouldn't HAVE to check and recheck, monitor my surroundings, scrutinize my food, and micromanage my schedule if I didn't have D attacks. *sigh* Wouldn't that be nice if I could just live easily and fancy free and not have IBS??
~nelly~
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I hear ya. WE all do what we can. I think you're right about the direct cause thing. When you have OCD it feels like a horribly strong urge that you MUST do something or a catastrophe will happen. It's different with IBS.
-------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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