Has anyone tried GABA for OCD? I did but now have tremors when I take it

[Kate747]

I have very bad OCD. I read that there is a connection between OCD and GABA, so I tried it and it really helped. The problem is I’ve started getting tremors….Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this?

Just trying to figure it all out.

[aparente001]

This definitely sounds like something to talk over with your medical provider.

[Adele62]

Do you mean GABA the supplement or Gabapentin the drug?

[Kate747 in reply to Adele62]

Thw actual supplement. I tried PharmaGABA, which is a supplement that allegedly is very close molecularly to the GABA in the brain. It was working miraculously but it seems to have caused bad tremors and difficulty getting words out of my mouth. I’m so disappointed. I wouldn’t try it unless you speak to your doctor.

[PinkSpear4]

When you say you have Very Bad OCD What Do You Mean? As there is no Limit To Your Hygiene And We Repeat Things cos of Fear & Anxiety! When I first got OCD Which starts of With Compulsive Washing Then it Affected MyThought Processwhen I First Got OCD At 19/20 I was Scared to go out as I Thought Everything was Contaminated & Ended Eventually Ended Up in A& E Then was Taken to a Psychiatrist

[Kate747 in reply to PinkSpear4]

I tend to triple check things.

[Kate747 in reply to PinkSpear4]

Unfortunately, the PharmaGABA caused really bad tremors, so I had to discontinue it. Make sure to check with your psychiatrist before you try it.

[Raider916]

I just started taking gaba supplements thr last few days because I read it may help with ocd as well. I havent noticed any improvements yet. To hear you are having tremors now is alarming .Sorry you are dealing with this. Im not sure if I should keep taking it at this point.