OCD Action

Rena32
Member

I was just wondering if anyone has had other health issues that were caused by their OCD?

Fri Mar 5 2010 4:37:35 #
Facing the fear
Member

Yes I do, I have high blood pressure and I really feel it could be down to the stress of OCD.

Fri Mar 5 2010 7:39:54 #
Unregistered

Yep, I too have high blood pressure. I'm also convinced that OCD had caused my appendix to rupture. Also, I have issues with excessive stomach acid. Oh and I also feel like this horrible gunk is flooding through my brain, making me feel awful

Fri Mar 5 2010 17:18:44 #
mama
Member

are you on meds Giles?

Fri Mar 5 2010 17:50:53 #
Unregistered

Hi folks
I have problems with acidity too but it is due to the meds. If I increase the dose it gets worse and if I reduce the dose it improves - this is Seroxat and I have been on it for 18 years during which time it has been necessary to increase it at times of high strees and then reduice it again so I have been able to monitor the side effects.
I think it's difficult if you are on meds to work out the cause of physical problems. My blood pressure is on the low side so again I don't think this can be attributed to OCD, there are too many other factors to take into consideration such as diet and lifestyle. If OCD affects the way you eat, take exercise and generally live your life then there will be a corresponding effect on your physical health.

Sun Mar 7 2010 10:51:41 #
mama
Member

I would think the constant adrenal response would cause one to be deficient in that area...adrenal exhaustion? I wonder if Cuthbert has done any research on that sort of thing...how would it effect you? Fatigue? I'm always tired....could be my 4 kids though! haha. Seems like Cuthbert might know something about stress causing issues...for anyone really...but I would guess evetyone's bodies responds differently to too much stress....I think OCD itself is worsened by stress...but OCD specific stress?? How would we define that? Adrenaline overdrive is all I can think of...and maybe depression...that can be a result of OCD, but it can also be present before OCD....so thats not unequivocal either...interesting question.

Sun Mar 7 2010 22:07:38 #
Rena32
Member

I like your new photo Giles, is that you? Good answer Mama and Joyce. Thanks.

Mon Mar 8 2010 4:30:30 #