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I have ocd, gad, and panic disorder so severe that therapy, medication, and cbt have all failed. doctors have nothing left for me... i'm in despair!?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Patch Work quilt: approach is often best. Many of my patients use a combination of cranial electrotherapy stimulation, acupuncture, psychotropic medication & psychotherapy. This combined with healthy lifestyle holds promise.

Answered 5/17/2017

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