Repetitive behaviors are now considered a subset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
As I have gone over in the past, the pathology of OCD overlaps with many other psychiatric disorders.
As I have gone over in the past, the pathology of OCD overlaps with many other psychiatric disorders.
Issues like trichotillomania or hair pulling, onychotillomania or nail biting, excoriation or skin biting, scratching, or otherwise stimming, are all rooted in hyper NMDA/calcium-glutamate engagement and poor redox status or glutathione function.
Too much oxidative stress and inflammation irritates the nervous system and the mind, these pain related behaviors reward the brain with endorphins and it becomes a borderline addiction.
The combination of magnesium glycinate, l-theanine, and inositol are highly effective in this context, but N-acetylcysteine and Zinc glycinate can also prove useful.
Don’t forget vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, biotin, folate, B12, boron, lithium, and K2 MK4/7. Diet must be omnivorous whole food source based. Low carb/ketogenic diets additionally beneficial. Black seed oil, daily sunlight exposure, reduce blue light exposure to the greatest extent.
Remove all drugs, stimulants, and inflammatory food groups.
No more repetitive behaviors.
No more repetitive behaviors.
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