Natural Supplements For OCD

[Bianca01]

I know there was a thread on this before. Has anyone had success with Natural Supplements lately? What do you take and how much? Were there any side effects?

I am trying Inositol. I tried it before yet I think I was taking too much as it upset my bowels. So I've started again with powder capsules and I am taking 2 to 3 grams a day. It's been 1 1/2 weeks and I don't notice a big change in my OCD (maybe slight change, but, maybe it's too soon to tell). Also, taking B6 100mg.

Just a reminder: please share your story. those of us reading... don't change your meds/supplements without first consulting your mental health care professional.

 

[frank1234]

Try flower essences which only deal with the emotional part of you, not physical!

 

[Bianca01]

Try flower essences which only deal with the emotional part of you, not physical!

Thank you for the suggestion. Wich ones do you use?

 

[SkyCloud]

Hello. I tried a lot of vitamins and herbs including liquid coloidal minerals and parasite cleanses. I can't really say anything worked for me. But then again, I took just about every vitamin, but in small doses.

Maybe a certain vitamin and mineral formula would work for you. We're all different. Always be careful with anything you take, including portion size, because I understand vitamins and minerals can become toxic at high doses.

 

[hopeinGod]

In addition to OCD, I deal with neuropathy or nerve pain in my legs and arms. The supplements I take are inositol, alpha lipoic acid, acetyl-L canitine, complex B vitamins, Omega-3 fish oil, and a probiotic for digestion called Culturelle.

Omega-3 fish oil has shown some success in controlling OCD. Here's one article: http://www.mind1st.co.uk/omega-3-fish-oil-ocd.asp

I have noticed a calmer mood, less worry and obsession, since taking Omega-3, which I've been on for six weeks.

David

 

[junezephyr]

Bianca, I have found that zinc, B6, Molybenum, and Vitamin C have been great. They all can help prevent mental overactivity