BOptomistic
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EarlymockingjayEarlymockingjay
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Try valerian root. Kalms has a good range of valerian root products.
Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
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I used to take GABA and L-Theanine supplements when my OCD/anxiety was bad!
BOptomisticBOptomistic
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Thank you. I got Gaba and Magnesium. Always not sure what to take and how nuch to take. Do you feel it was helpful?
Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
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@BRadom Oh magnesium glycinate has been helpful for me as well! It helped me a little bit with the anxiety part of things, but not so much with the intrusive thoughts and OCD side of things, in my personal experience.
BOptomisticBOptomistic
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@NOCD Advocate - Evelyn Anything you found helpful for the intrusive thoughts?
Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
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@BRadom Supplements won’t work with intrusive thoughts unfortunately. Everyone has intrusive thoughts, it’s just that us with OCD have the stick and create fear and anxiety. ERP, plus other tools such as mindfulness, can be beneficial for not having the thoughts bother us as much. Medication could be an option as well if that’s an avenue you wanna check out
BOptomisticBOptomistic
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@NOCD Advocate - Evelyn Thank you. Medication is def not an option for me. Do you recommend any specific mindfulness program?
Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
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@BRadom I’ve personally really enjoyed the ones done on the HeadSpace app. The Basics 1 course is completely free and includes 10 sessions!
matthillmatthill
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I take fish oil caps and D3 for my brain. There are lots of good things out there: GABA, 5-htp etc. check out the Book The Mood Cure for more info. Good luck!
BOptomisticBOptomistic
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Do you see a difference when taking them? Thank you Ill check out the book.
matthillmatthill
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I do. If you take medication you should consult a dr. My wife takes 5-htp and it really seems to help her mood. GABA calms you down and helps you get to sleep.
matthillmatthill
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The book talks about amounts and schedules and stuff
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