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Could you tell me what is the most successful form of treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Treating OCD: The best treatment for OCD is cognitive behavioral therapy. This often involves exposure and ritual prevention. While this treatment is hard work the effects last. The biggest problem is finding a therapist who knows how to treat OCD properly

Answered 3/22/2016

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CBT: The most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is often cognitive-behavioral therapy. Antidepressants are sometimes used in conjunction with therapy, although medication alone is rarely effective in relieving the symptoms of OCD.

Answered 5/24/2014

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