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Gabriel treats OCD as neurobiological condition with identifiable contributors.
Gabriel treats OCD as neurobiological condition with identifiable contributors. Protocol: 1) ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention—CRITICAL, gold standard), 2) Address PANDAS/PANS if post-infectious onset (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, IVIG in severe cases), 3) Support serotonin and modulate glutamate, 4) Reduce neuroinflammation, 5) Heal gut (gut-brain connection), 6) Optimize nutrients (inositol, NAC—proven helpful), 7) Medications if needed (SSRIs at higher doses than depression—augment with therapy and biomedical support). OCD highly treatable with ERP + comprehensive approach.
Standard Treatment
ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention—first-line, gold standard), SSRIs (high doses: fluoxetine 60-80mg, sertraline 200mg, fluvoxamine, paroxetine—more effective than for depression, take 8-12 weeks), Clomipramine (tricyclic—effective but more side effects), Augmentation strategies (antipsychotics if partial response—aripiprazole, risperidone), Deep brain stimulation (severe, treatment-resistant).
The Problem
ERP therapy highly effective (70-80% improve) but: Difficult (exposure to fears is uncomfortable—dropout rates), requires skilled therapist (ERP specialists limited), SSRIs: Higher doses needed than depression (more side effects), 40-60% respond (leaves many still struggling), side effects (sexual dysfunction, weight gain, emotional blunting), doesn't cure (symptoms return if stopped), takes 8-12 weeks to work, Augmentation with antipsychotics: additional side effects (weight gain, metabolic issues), conventional often doesn't: Investigate PANDAS/PANS (pediatric OCD often post-infectious—treating infection can resolve OCD, mainstream psychiatry dismissive despite research), Test nutrients (inositol and NAC PROVEN helpful for OCD, rarely offered), Address gut health, inflammation (gut-brain axis, neuroinflammation—treatable), Many patients improve significantly with: ERP therapy + SSRIs + Inositol/NAC + anti-inflammatory diet + stress management.
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Blood sugar stabilization (prevent anxiety spikes), Mediterranean or anti-inflammatory diet, omega-3 foods, tryptophan foods (serotonin—turkey, eggs, cheese, nuts), avoid caffeine (worsens anxiety), limit alcohol, avoid refined sugar and carbs, adequate protein, magnesium-rich foods, probiotic foods, avoid inflammatory foods.
ERP therapy CRITICAL (Exposure and Response Prevention—gold standard for OCD, learn to tolerate anxiety without performing compulsions, 70-80% improve with ERP), CBT (challenge obsessive thoughts), Mindfulness and meditation (observe thoughts without engaging, reduce compulsive urges), Stress management (stress worsens OCD), Regular exercise (reduces anxiety, improves mood), Adequate sleep (sleep deprivation worsens symptoms), Support groups (IOCDF—International OCD Foundation), Family education (help family understand OCD, not reassure compulsions), Avoid alcohol and drugs (self-medication worsens long-term), Treat co-occurring conditions (depression, other anxiety disorders).
Mind, Body & Spirit
True healing requires addressing all dimensions of health. These evidence-based practices complement physical treatment protocols.
Exposure and Response Prevention—gold standard treatment for OCD.
Observing obsessive thoughts without engaging or performing compulsions.
Learning to live with uncertainty and anxiety.
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