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Had ocd for around a year that went into spontanenous remission 7 years ago . now 22 should i start taking ssri prophylactically?
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No,: It is not indicated to start pharmacological treatment for OCD if you have been symptom free for the last seven years. It might be worthwhile to periodically evaluate and review your use of behavioral skills that can be used to mitigate impact of OCD-related thought patterns or behaviors -'sort of like a booster. Be well.
Answered 5/1/2016
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OCD: If you are having a return of symptoms and an SSRI helped before then your doctor will likely recommend the same med. I suspect the reason you are asking is because you are starting to feel symptoms. There are also CBT treatments and EMDR that can help treat OCD. Many experts believe OCD has a genetic piece, so please see a therapist for good assessment and tx recommendations.
Answered 11/28/2017
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