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I tried my level best to stop doing my ocd rituals.but that just resulted in severely heightened anxiety...and i had to finally give in.what to do?
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OCD: You need to be treated both with medications and with therapy. Ocd is very difficult to overcome and you need lots of support. Good luck.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Keep Going: You obviously had the motivation to try on your own so that's a great start. Work with a professional to develop a plan and a target . Obtain resources. Get educated . Never give up.
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