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What is the best medicine and treatment for ocd, especially obsessive and intrusive thoughts? i have tried prozac luvox (fluvoxamine) and risperdal.
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Also Try Non-Med Tx?: Exposure & response prevention= gold standard non-medication treatment 4 ocd. Read jane singer's article about how erp helped her 20-y-o son recover from ocd here: http://bit.Ly/z7dftt caution: erp is hard as it involves not giving in when ocd orders u 2do something. Requires letting urself experience rising anxiety 4 a while. Get ppl u're close 2 involved in ur treatment 2help u stay motivated.
Answered 9/29/2016
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MEDICINE: Have a physical exam by a Dr. to know if you have a physical illness. The most complete evaluation for medication is with a Psychiatrist. Consult with a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy to help with ZOOM. Your fears and anxiety are heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic. Stay safe and hopeful to elevate your immune system.
Answered 12/24/2020
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