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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.
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Dear Doctor,
I putting this for my daughter Devi an IT engineer by profession but not working since last 3 years.
She is almost 32 years of age, not yet married
The proposals went upto engagement but she found some issues and we stoped it.then again another two proposals also dropped just before engagement because she found issues.
After her resignation from job things gone worst and for the last 1 1/2 years she is suffering from OCD mainly frequent washing of hands .
Now seeking for job but could not sit and concentrate.
This is the condition.
Expecting your valuable suggestions .
Warm regards
Sadanandan
My brother is suffering from OCD. He is 33 year old.How can I contact you.
Dear Dr. Sharma
I regularly visit your page for the guidance in homeo remedies. I need your expert advice in my daughter’s case. She is 12 yrs old. Right now she has 3 main problems. She started OCD right after her first periods. She had eczema on her hands and forearms for which she was given homeopathic medicine. After that she had her first periods along with OCD. She keeps washing her hands time and again, she thinks her clothes and hands get dirty if she touches anything. The second problem is that her menstrual bleeding is not stopping. Ultrasound is ok. She is very thin and pale. Right now I’m giving her erigeran can Q to stop bleeding. And ferrum phos 6x. Itching on hands is still there but intensity is very low.
OCD is genetic as I also suffered from OCD at the time of puberty. Plz guide me, what should I give her.
She has extensive allopathic medication in early childhood due to high fever with sour throat or diarrhea at different timings due to which she was hospitalized many times. She had high level of jaundice when she was 9 days old.
Please please reply me. I really need your advice.
Thank you
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am looking for help with my 4 year old. She is very high energy, has anxiety, and started obsessively going to the bathroom to wipe after initially going. The frequency is back to back and our routine changed a week ago when her sister and her have had to stay home for 2 weeks due to their classroom shutting down for a positive COVID-19 case. I’m looking for homeopathy options to help with her anxiety, high energy, OCD of going to the bathroom to wipe over and over, and inability/restlessness to sleep at night. Thanks in advance.
My daughter is 9 and has been diagnosed with anxiety and ocd. She has had this for three years and is seeing a counselor as well. She touches walls and picks up random things around this house. She has to carry something in her hands at all times since her mind tells her that someone will die if she doesn’t. She has a huge craving for sweets and has also been diagnosed with Candida. I’ve been using homeopathy for the last year how and see a huge difference. What do you recommend as we are all at our wits end? Thank you
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Hi..I am vijay, my daughter anushka is suffering OCD . She is 11years old last 5 mouths she is suffering can u help me..she washes her hands, baths longer time she felt dirty everywhere and disturb family members also. Pls help me
A patient with 3 months pregnancy with h/0 taken treatment if depression for cleanliness mania.is now complaining for bodyache.what will b the madicine
I have ocd from the last saven years i recover but when i quit medician it reacure what kind medician i should use negative thoughts are coming in my mind things refect in my mind
Age 55. felt first time OCD in 16 th Age. Not diagnosed then. Vanished after three years. Again OCD appeared in 35 th age. Not Diagnosed. Vanished after 2 years. NOW AM 55. Feeling OCD since 5 years. Last week a counselor diagnosed it. NEED TREATMENT NOW.
Hello Dr what can help with my soon to be 3 yr old toddler Who has night terrors almost every single night and I cannot comfort him and he does not want to go back to sleep.
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My daughter is 16 yrs old. She suffers from obsessive thoughts of guilt and over thinking.
She becomes very restless and can’t sleep at night
My 39 yrs old, unmarried son has OCD and Asperges syndrome for over 20 years. He has severe intrusive thoughts, especially suicidal thoughts, fear of hurting others, fear of sharp objects and pins, sexual thoughts and excessive hand washing and checking. He has trouble sleeping. Please help.
My daughter is 16 yrs old. She suffers from obsessive thoughts of guilt and over thinking.
She becomes very restless and can’t sleep at night
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AGE 41;NOT MARRIED..WORKING WITH IT 11 AM TO 11 PM FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY….BUT SUFFERING FROM FEAR AND ANXIETIES…A SORT OF OCD;FREQUENTLY BURNS MATCH STICKS AND TOUCHES BURNING STICKS TO CLOTHS ,WATER TAP,SURFAC OF FLOOR ,SHOES ETC.OUT OF FEAR UNKNOWN AND ALSO FREQUENTLY CLEAN FEET WITH TISSUE PAPER,WATER AND OCASSIONALLY PALM.
SOMETIME LACKING TO TAKE SPECIFIC DECISION…SEEK ADVICE BEFORE APPOINTMENT..OTHER LIKE SLEEP/FOOD/ATTENDING NATURE’S CALL AND KEEPING TRACK OF NEWS AND NATIONAL EVENTS NORMAL.
My son is getting unnecessary thoughts and earworms which leads to increase heart beat and fear.
Sir I am debranjan ghosh my problem is phobia of disis and washing clods .house. bedsheets and hand washing brathing 1hours and 6 month go out of the house. Please solve the problem and pascribe the madicin.thanks.
My 20 year old son, has OCD of germs presently he is afraid of feet germs and follows the path back of myself per eg. If I touch my feet then touch a bottle he wants to drink from, he would have to clean it with antibacterial wipes. Washing of hands etc.
And so it goes on! He has had most remedies syhpilinum being one. Presently he has just had a spilt dose of Arsenicum 1m, it seems to have caused an aggravation he’s tearing strips of tissues in order to hold cutlery to eat with.
I have been thinking of trying TMST Brain stimulation to see if this will cut it? I’m at my wits end with this now it’s been presenting from 13 years old 7 years but possibly he has had it since childhood but not identified as such. Can you suggest anything. Kind regards Susan