Cure ongoing: Medications are often a first line of treatment in many cases and in the long term, OCD is best managed with cognitive behavioral based exposure and response prevention strategies. However, it requires mindfulness and ongoing practice on the part of the person experiencing the disorder to keep the symptoms at bay. It is likely they will reemerge during periods of stress and transition.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Psychotherapy + Meds: Ocd responds very well to cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and certain types of medications. Try to have an evaluation with a psychiatrist or psychologist who specialize in anxiety disorders. If money is an issue, think about your local community mental health center.
Answered 9/25/2016
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Meds and therapy: Meds (usually antianxiety medications, but not always) combined with therapy with a clinician who specializes on OCD is the best combination to treat OCD, typically. This is the best treatment approach for OCD, but it does not guarantee a cure for it.
Answered 2/27/2015
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