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M south indian.my previous psychiatrist said it is difficult to cure ocd completely with tablets and therapy,only control it,i cannot loose hope right?
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Don't lose hope: I have patients who have marked improvement of their OCD symptoms with medication plus other forms of therapy. Their quality of life is significantly better. There is great reason to have hope.
Answered 5/30/2015
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