There are currently many effective medical and psychological treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), these treatments don't work for everyone. As such, there has been great interest in developing new treatments for OCD or using new methods to improve the effectiveness of existing treatments.

Here they are but i can't stress enough to please discuss any of these options with your Doctor first, ESPECIALLY if you're currently on any other Medication, as some Medications might interact with this other options.

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St John's Wort

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Alternative medicines such as herbal remedies have been growing in popularity in both Europe and North America. Many people with Anxiety Disorders such as OCD have tried alternative therapies at one time or another. One of the most common herbal remedies for anxiety is St. John's Wort. Because antidepressants that target the serotonin system, such as Paxil (paroxetine) and Anafranil (clomipramine), are effective in treating OCD, it has been suggested that St. John's Wort, which is said to also have natural antidepressant qualities, could be an alternative therapy for reducing OCD symptoms.

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Inositol

Inositol has proven particularly effective for SSRI resistant patients as well. Specifically, OCD patients experiencing lack of response to SSRI's or clomipramine have been examined. There are research studies demonstrating dosages of 18/gms of inositol per day was effective in OCD treatment

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CBD Oil

Academic and independent studies, as well as anecdotal history, have provided clear evidence of cannabidiol’s many medicinal and therapeutic qualities. Several of these qualities benefit OCD directly, such as

• Anxiolytic CBD oil has already been used to treat depression in animal testing, even treating insomnia and stress in children with PTSD. The use of CBD is also shown to significantly reduce symptoms of other anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, general anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder.

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• Anti-Epileptic strains of medical cannabis high in CBD have successfully been used in treating conditions that cause convulsions, seizures and muscle spasms. Because of its neuroleptic effects, CBD is able to reduce the severity of obsessive and/or compulsive behaviours in children, adults and even pets.

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• Antipsychotic CBD is also shown to effectively reduce the symptoms of more chronic conditions such as schizophrenia, manic depression and bipolar disorder. Studies show that CBD medication is not a suitable replacement, but a viable adjunctive to existing antipsychotic treatment.