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How to diminish the heightened anxiety caused by ocd?
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Ocd: Behavior modification techniques of exposure thru imagery, response prevention, flooding, meditation, etc. Consult a therapist to help with details.
Answered 8/30/2012
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Meds and CBT: Ocd stems from and causes a great deal of anxiety. Often direct attempts to control anxiety is what worsens ocd. You should treat the OCD in a comprehensive way.
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