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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.
my daughter who has autism, is constantly thinking and mentioning a person and wanting to see the person, its obsessive. how do we cancel this obsession
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am interested in taking Arsenicum Album for my OCD symptoms. I have health anxiety and overall fear of something bad happening and death. I purchased the Arsenicum Album 200 ck pellets by the brand Oillois. I was wondering how much and how many you reccommend to take for OCD?
Namaskar
Want to consult you for my son’s ocd. Pl. Reply
Hello Dr. Sharma. I need a consultation with you. Please give me more info about that. Thank you
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I come from a family that has a long involvement with Homeopathy. Dr. Margerie Blackie was my Great Aunt. I am debating using Argentum Nitricum to help my high functioning Autistic son. He is dealing with some life changes and has taken to making squeaking sounds obsesively, but usually is a constant talker, asking amazing but endless questions. He tells me that nature is making him make these sounds. It has intensified since we moved.
Very best regards for 2023 Dr. And thanks in advance for any insight or confirmation of Arg. Nit.
Francis
Our dog is obsessed with food. Even when we feed him, he comes begging for more. It has effected his heart. When he doesn’t receive – reach is desired goal (more food), his breathing and heart rate will accelerate. What remedy would you recommend?
Is there a remedy for songs stuck in my head? Especially in the middle of the night I wake with a song “ear worm” repeating and running my mind. Also present during the day. Thank you
You can listen to a guided meditation on youtube for this. Or maybe subliminal affirmations on YouTube.
Thank you for brilliant insights
I say this with a bit of tongue-in-cheek but what do you have for a what is compulsion for a loved one.
Or perhaps there’s no cure for that. Sweet sweet love. Or perhaps when does not want to be cured.
Be well
Dr. Victor Purcell
Keloid on breast from the past 3 years, I always expect cleanliness,if not clean I won’t use toilet,I don’t have tea in shops because they not clean the glass properly,I always expect cleanliness extreme cleanliness, Lycopodium, silicia,thuja, arsenic album already taken there is no response,
Dear Dr Sharma
You could tell the person with the Keloid on breast fromo Aug 25, 2022 named ‘Mak’ that Serrapeptase will remove keloids VERY VERY WELL….and quickly. Must be taken on an empty stomach to work best otherwise willl act as a digestive enzyme…
I have personally removed a huge keloid with it. It also works to dissolve blood clots!
Thanks for putting all your info online. Many Blessings sent your way!
My 24 yr old son has autism and has very limited and unreliable speech. We recently learned that he is not cognitively disabled but instead very intelligent yet unable to speak. He met with a spelling to communicate practitioner and we finally met our son. He has tremendous anxiety which he spelled out OCD is the root of his anxiety.
He says words over and over asking us constant questions ( minimal words quest). He must have his laptop with him always. He obsesses over his calendar and to do’s. He gets so anxious he can’t leave the house and will resort to lashing out with aggression if pushed to try to do something he doesn’t want to do. Homeopathy has worked well for him with his pollen allergies, I wondered if there would be a homeopathic remedy for his OCD. What do you think?
I have a senior cat with a history of c. Perfrenges infection treated with two doses of flagyl that triggered epileptic seizures. He had presented with symptoms previous of back leg jerking and standing in the litter box when defecating. Which sent the vet looking at kidney infection (he showed tenderness when palpated. But labs were clear. Thyroid also tested fine. He then started to have abnormal stool and that is when we discovered the C Perfrenges infection. After the 2nd dose of the flagyl he appeared out of it. The next day he started seizing. Full on tonic colonic seizures all day Sunday. I honestly thought he was dying. The next morning we took him to the vet and he was prescribed seizure meds. He has since been switched to phenobarbital. He has become more alert with the phenobarbital but he still has periods of zoning out ( noticed when eating) and walking in circles. We have been trying belladonna 30c and 200c giving the lower dose first. It does seem to bring him back to awareness but it also makes him sleepy. It hasn’t fully resolved the walking in circles.
He’s been on a keto diet with coconut oil for the last mont or so which has helped a lot with his alertness. And I switched him to MCT oil with caprylic acid only when I learned coconut oil only contains about 14% of MCT oil. We saw a big improvement when we put him on the low carb diet.
So the issue is the walking in circles we’re trying to resolve but belladonna doesn’t seem to have a lasting affect and we’re wondering if the walking in circles is a symptom of OCD. What remedy would you recommend?
The seizures started after he was prescribed convenia for a UTI but they happened only at home and the ER vet never saw it. It wasn’t until the flagyl was prescribed about 10-15 days later and that’s when the seizures become noticeable. Both drugs lower seizure threshold.
my friend has OCD that seems to be getting worse. He’s 57 , he won’t clean his hoise or his car and doesn’t let anyone in his hoise . He has a routine to his day that he cannot break . eg he won’t meet us to socialise until 9 on when his day routine is over . He cannot sway in this . As a result his friends lose patience with him and stop in kilt ing him to function s ( if he comes for lunch it’s for a fixed time and brings his own )
he doesn’t talk about it but i suspect he’s frightened of his precarious mental health and his brother and mother suffer from debilitating ME
does any particular remedy come to
mind ?
with my thanks in advance
Hello Dr Sharma!
Is there any effective treatment in homeopathy for OCD hands washing and cleaning?
What about for lip picking ?
23 yo , picking since 11; on Zoloft 150 mg
You can listen to a guided meditation on youtube for this. Or maybe subliminal affirmations on YouTube.
What is best homeopathy for young man 29 years old. He washes his hands every time he thinks that he may have scratched himself. He has 2 baths a day. Keeps washing his clothes. He is scared that maybe a piece of his skin may fall and somebody will touch it. It is compulsive obsessive behaviour. He sits with hands together and knees apart. He has abused alcohol and years ago marujana (not now). The strange thing is that he teaches kids judo and touches them but otherwise sometimes stands to eat, so that he doesnt sit down and maybe ‘leave’ something of ‘his’.
Hello
My name is Muhammad. It is happening for many years that i have obsessive thoughts that my family is laughing at me and making fun of me and scolding me. the thoughts just come and stick to mind. also i have thoughts of repeating things
You have intrusive thoughts problem. This is a symptom of OCD. Listen to a guided meditation on YouTube for intrusive thoughts. It helps me a lot with anxiety, depression, and OCD.
If guided meditation seems hard due to intrusive thoughts, go to YouTube.com and search intrusive thoughts subliminal affirmations by 30minutemindset. And listen to the music for 35 days for 2-8 hours. I listen to 8 hours everyday.
Dear sir nd madam i am suffering from last 7 year ocd problem matlab repeat thoughts negative thoughts nd physicali body related thoughts I am not gd feel pls help me my number 9779529400 pls call me
Hi Dr. Sharma. My name is Tania and I have severe ocd. My ocd theme is hyperawareness. I am hyperaware of my thoughts all the time. I notice my thoughts right after they happen and while they are happening. For example, if I have the thought “I’m hungry. I want a burger.” My ocd notices it and goes you just had the thought “I’m hungry. I want a burger.” Like that, it does the with every single thought that passes through my mind. I also notice my thoughts as they are happening as well. It is very exhausting. I just want to think without thinking of my thinking. Can you recommend me a homeopathic remedy for this type of ocd? I would be so grateful as I’m really suffering. Thank you so much.
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Dear Sir, I am 71 years old and retired after working in Bank’ s service. For the last five years, I am suffering from psychological disorder that I am checking the licking of locks of the doors and repeating the tightening if water taps a good number of times with doubt that they are not properly stopped. Please suggest Homoeo remedy.
My daughter has PANS. She is 18. Sufferers with anxiety and dissociation. What can I do for her with homeopathy
Hi. This is gul
I have OCD symptoms with chronic depression. Used SSris for last 10 years I am know 34. I am being highly disturbed by allopathic medicines. Plz halp
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