Homoeopathy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case report

Authors

Karunakara Moorthi, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow
Susu Pertin, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow
Radhika P, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow

Corresponding Author

Karunakara Moorthi

Keywords

Individualised Homoeopathy treatment, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Yale–Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. It is characterised by unwanted and distressing thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts that aim to decrease the resulting distress. Case Summary: A 26-year-old man presented with intrusive thoughts, ritualistic acts and compulsive actions. After case taking, Calcarea carbonicum, Lycopodium, Sulphur and Tuberculinum bovinum were prescribed as and when required based on symptom presentation during the course of homoeopathic treatment. Individualised homoeopathic medicines led to a remarkable improvement in the case by relieving him of his obsessive and compulsive thoughts and enabling him to engage in his social, occupational and familial life without adverse effects.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.1117

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Moorthi K, Pertin S, P R. Homoeopathy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2023;17:56-62. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.1117