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how can you deal with ocd?

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You can get help: Dealing with OCD can be challenging, but starts with a good psychiatric evaluation and treatment plan.  Medications may be needed, with dose adjustments or medication changes over time.  Psychotherapy is needed too -- for working with obsessions, compulsions, and the anxiety itself.  Fortunately, good results can be obtained through consistently working with your psychiatrist and therapist.

Question 2

ultimate method to deal with ocd?

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Cues, counters: 1. Get an eval to be sure it's ocd. 2. Keys to countering obsessions & compulsions are: developing an awareness of what your cues or triggers are, engaging countering behaviors (e.g., progressive relaxation, challenging automatic thoughts, distraction), & tracking the success of your counters. Medications can be a big support. A cognitive-behavioral therapist can help you develop strong skills.

Question 3

what is the proper way to deal with ocd bout?

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Work w therapist: in addition to medication. It would be helpful to work with a mental health provider with experience in treating anxiety and OCD. It may also help to look at what triggered this recent bout.. Are you under significant stress? Why now? A good therapist should be able to help you identify triggers, find coping strategies and educate you about how to deal with this.

Question 4

how to deal with ocd ruining my life that is ruining my life?

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Many options.: There are medications which can help with your symptoms see a pro. There are also behavioral modification techniques which can help you. These can be learned by a therapist. There are therapist who specialize in this kind of thing. There are also local support groups which can be helpful you can google this to find ones near you. There are also books on adult ocd which you can search on amazon.

Question 5

any tips on how i can deal with these contamination ocd thoughts?

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Refocus!: Ocd thoughts are so intrusive, so demanding. It is almost as if someone else takes over your mind. Take your mind back! focus on meaningful activities, things that make you feel good. Recognize that these thoughts are just words floating around in your head. Imagine an "off" switch that you can press to turn them off. Don't let your body become victim to your mental distress.

Question 6

how can i deal with my ocd and anxiety issues?

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Mindfullness: Reading on "mindfulness" is an effective way to treat anxiety without medications.

Question 7

what are some ways to deal with ocd in children age five?

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R u sure?: True OCD in a child is a "big word" that may be found by itself or in association with significant behavioral problems such as autism spectrum disorder. If you think it is ocd, then you should see a child psychologist and a psychiatrist asap.

Question 8

how to deal with ocd and derealization?

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Therapy & medication: Ongoing psychotherapy and medications are often used in combination with good success. These experiences are unsettling and disruptive to one's life, so the sooner you make an appointment (pcp or psychiatrist/psychologist) the better.  You'll learn exercises to practice.  It's hard work, but well worth it. Get on with your life by getting professional help.

Question 9

how to deal with non traumatic uncontrollable unwanted thoughts from the past in the same environment it took place in relating to ocd?

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OCD therapy: There are psychotherapy specialists in OCD management. Find one who will guide you through practice in reducing the power of and tolerating the anxiety that emerges in your trigger situation. It takes effort and time, but getting started is good. Medication may help you through the early challenges so that you can win this struggle.

Question 10

how to deal with panic attack and severe ocd in the time for the medicine to take place?

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Just a thought: Read "The Relaxation Response" by Dr Herbert Benson .....Transcendental meditation is a very old but very effective way to control panic/anxiety and the symptoms of OCD.  My opinion only..just a thought and hope it is helpful!

Dr Z

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