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Can ocd be treated?
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Yes, absolutely: Ocd is very treatable, usually with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) is a well-researched and practical psychotherapy for this condition. A psychiatrist who knows the best medications and ways of augmenting them, plus a psychologist or other therapist skilled in cbt, will be the best treatment team.
Answered 5/12/2016
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YES, esp. thru ERP!: 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 9/29/2017
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Meds; psychotherapy: Get a full psychiatric evaluation to assess for PTSD symptoms, and see if medications are warranted. Next, find a reputable psychotherapist nearby who specializes in PTSD. Generally speaking, meds and psychotherapy together are the best approach.
Answered 2/27/2015
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It's all dirty...: Germs are everywhere. There are medicines and therapies that can help reduce stress in these situations. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/obssessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm
Answered 9/17/2016
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Yes: OCD can be treated using medications or psychotherapy or combination of two . https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml
Answered 10/5/2016
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