Whom to consult for ocd?

Psychiatrist: Ocd can be managed by both psychotherapy and medications. However, medications are often necessary especially if symptoms are severe. Patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) exhibit increased metabolic activity in the cortico-basal ganglia network in the brain compared with healthy controls. So if medications are needed, it is best to consult with a psychiatrist (md).

OCD: Most likely u will need psychotherapy plus medications, so best bet is to start with a counselor then referred to a psychiatrist for meds.

Expert Help Matters!: See ur pcp 2rule out any physical problems. Then consult w/ psychiatrist or clinical psychologist specializing in ocd/anxiety. Expert can rule out other problems that may look like or go w/ ocd/anx. To get the right doc(s) & most effective treatment(s), research ocd/anxiety: learn all u can about them & how 2treat effectively. Find a wellspring of educational info here: http://www.Anxietybc.Org.

EVAL: Get a psychiatric evaluation for OCD symptomology and severity, and possible medication management. Then get a referral to a reputable clinician who specializes in OCD.