Saturday, September 18, 2010

Do you suffer from OCD?

Thousands of people around the world suffer from OCD (or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), an anxiety disorder in which an individual suffers from unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviours. 

Clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany says that it occurs in a spectrum from mild to severe, but if severe and left untreated, can destroy a person's capacity to function at work, school or even at home. 

Symptoms 
Two major symptoms of OCD are obsessions and compulsive rituals. They often centre on one or more of the following issues: 
- A person with OCD may constantly worry about having dirty hands or clothing, or catching or spreading germs. In some cases, it extends to sexual activity. 
- They worry that the front door isn't locked, the oven isn't turned off, or a cigarette hasn't been snuffed out. 
- They fear losing control and harming others. 
- They are obsessed with order and precision, may feel very anxious if even the smallest detail is out of place. 

Most people with OCD resort to repetitive behaviours called compulsions like the following: 
- Repeatedly washing hands/or taking baths. 
- Repeating routine actions a number of times until it feels right. For instance, checking if lights are switched off or appliances are unplugged. 
- Excessive checking of door locks, the fridge or stoves. 
- Repeatedly making lists, counting or arranging. 
- Unnecessary re-reading and re-writing or excessive praying and performing rituals. 

Consultant psychiatrist Dr Vasant Mundra, says, "Sexual obsessions can be very distressing, and a person may become suicidal. Obsessions about disease are also very common, often based on a phobia. A person may get thoughts that he has contracted HIV because he stood near someone and that person may have scratched him. He may repeatedly seek reassurance from his spouse that he hasn't infected her or may avoid sex with her," says Dr Mundra. 

Psychiatrist Dr Jyoti Sangle says, "Stress from unemployment, relationship difficulties, problems at school, illness or childbirth can be strong triggers. Being a victim of sexual abuse as a child, can increase the chance of developing OCD as an adult." 

Treatment 
Treatment is a combination of various forms of counselling like exposure therapy and cognitive therapy. "A patient needs to recognise that the intrusive obsessive thoughts and urges are the result of OCD. They should work around these thoughts by focusing their attention on something else, at least for a few minutes. Ask your family and friends for their support and patience," says Dr Sangle. 


BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.