Many people have asked me if there is an 'herbal remedy' or herbal supplement that is capable of treating Anxiety Disorders and Psychosis - but as of late - the thing has been...
Now, etiologically (by means of cause etc), both Schizophrenia AND OCD are characterized by Poor NMDA-Receptor function [1] [2], poor connectivity/regulation in the Basal Ganglia [3] [4] and altered frontal lobe function [4] [5].
Both OCD and Schizophrenia can be (partly) caused by "desensitized" or no-longer working Dopamine 'autoreceptors' [4] [5] which regulate neuronal firing and Dopamine activity.
Patients with OCD typically have "low levels of Dopamine D2 binding" suggesting a deficit in D2-autoreceptor mediated "control" of Dopamine release and firing [6] [7].
Luvox (Fluvoxamine) the Ideal SSRI-Medication for those with OCD, also increases Dopamine D2-Receptors in the Striatum with long-term treatment [8]. Serotonin synthesis of course may play a role in OCD but for Schizophrenia and Psychosis - the problem is not "sometimes" High Serotonin - and sometimes Low - its almost ALWAYS elevated Serotonin; which precipitates dissociative/Negative and Hallucinogenic symptoms as well as Delirium and Aggression [9]
Lastly, both of these disorders (OCD & Schizophrenia) have been treated (effectively) with CBD Oil or Cannabidiol Oil [10] [11] [12] [13].
Although Sarcosine (an NMDA-Agonist/Glycine Reuptake Inhibitor) can treat OCD [14] and Schizophrenia [15] [16] [17] - it also does so very mildly and usually as an
'Add-On' to current Psychiatric Treatment.
Whereas CBD is proven in the context of Anxiety-Psychosis and Schizophrenia alone without Medication [18] and in Anxiety Disorders (including OCD) where it is equally as effective as mainstream Medications [19].
CBD Oil is WHAT YOU USE for Acute and Long-Term OCD comorbid with Schizophrenia/Psychosis or OCD + Psychotic Delirium.
- "what supplement can treat both OCD and Schizophrenia, specifically?"
First: Read this Overview on Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (NIH/PubMed)
Now, etiologically (by means of cause etc), both Schizophrenia AND OCD are characterized by Poor NMDA-Receptor function [1] [2], poor connectivity/regulation in the Basal Ganglia [3] [4] and altered frontal lobe function [4] [5].
Both OCD and Schizophrenia can be (partly) caused by "desensitized" or no-longer working Dopamine 'autoreceptors' [4] [5] which regulate neuronal firing and Dopamine activity.
Patients with OCD typically have "low levels of Dopamine D2 binding" suggesting a deficit in D2-autoreceptor mediated "control" of Dopamine release and firing [6] [7].
Luvox (Fluvoxamine) the Ideal SSRI-Medication for those with OCD, also increases Dopamine D2-Receptors in the Striatum with long-term treatment [8]. Serotonin synthesis of course may play a role in OCD but for Schizophrenia and Psychosis - the problem is not "sometimes" High Serotonin - and sometimes Low - its almost ALWAYS elevated Serotonin; which precipitates dissociative/Negative and Hallucinogenic symptoms as well as Delirium and Aggression [9]
Lastly, both of these disorders (OCD & Schizophrenia) have been treated (effectively) with CBD Oil or Cannabidiol Oil [10] [11] [12] [13].
Read Full Article Here: Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Anxiety Disorders.
Although Sarcosine (an NMDA-Agonist/Glycine Reuptake Inhibitor) can treat OCD [14] and Schizophrenia [15] [16] [17] - it also does so very mildly and usually as an
'Add-On' to current Psychiatric Treatment.
Whereas CBD is proven in the context of Anxiety-Psychosis and Schizophrenia alone without Medication [18] and in Anxiety Disorders (including OCD) where it is equally as effective as mainstream Medications [19].
Thus; the Answer to this Dilemma is Very Simple: CBD Oil.
CBD Oil is WHAT YOU USE for Acute and Long-Term OCD comorbid with Schizophrenia/Psychosis or OCD + Psychotic Delirium.
NOTE: CBD Oil can ALSO be used for Each Condition SEPARATELY (alone), although is more effective for Psychotic Behavior/Conditions than OCD - but is nevertheless a POTENT treatment for either one or BOTH.
If CBD Oil doesn't do the trick then the next step would be to add another remedy that can treat both Conditions; Sarcosine would be that Remedy!
HOW TO TAKE CBD (CANNABIDIOL OIL): You use the Vial supplied (CBD + Dropper VIP Discount Link) and take 1-3 WHOLE Droppers or more and hold the (liquid) Under Your Tongue for about 30 Seconds, then SWALLOW.
CBD Oil Works within 10-20 Minutes but LONG-TERM USE IS BEST!!! Dose TWICE PER DAY!
HOW TO TAKE CBD (CANNABIDIOL OIL): You use the Vial supplied (CBD + Dropper VIP Discount Link) and take 1-3 WHOLE Droppers or more and hold the (liquid) Under Your Tongue for about 30 Seconds, then SWALLOW.
CBD Oil Works within 10-20 Minutes but LONG-TERM USE IS BEST!!! Dose TWICE PER DAY!
***OTHER SOURCES/CITATIONS/REFERENCES***
Glutamatergic agents for OCD and related disorders. (NIH/PubMed)
An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies. (NIH/PubMed)
Dopamine signaling in food addiction: role of dopamine D2 receptors. (NIH/PubMed)
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders: From the Biological Basis to a Rational Pharmacological Treatment. (Oxford Academic) (Academic OUP)
Aripiprazole Augmentation in Patients with Resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: a Pilot Study. (National Institute of Health/NIH/PubMed)
(Alternative Link Here)
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders: From the Biological Basis to a Rational Pharmacological Treatment. (Oxford Academic) (Academic OUP)
Aripiprazole Augmentation in Patients with Resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: a Pilot Study. (National Institute of Health/NIH/PubMed)
(Alternative Link Here)
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