A 30-year-old member asked:
What is the best treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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Dr. Robert Woodsanswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
OCD Treatments: There are two therapeutic approaches to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. A specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy, where one confronts their anxieties, can provide up to 100% symptom relief. Ocd also responds well to treatment with ssri antidepressants. Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline and paroxetine are effective. Combining both treatment options offers best prognosis.
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Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
CBT & meds: A combination of meds & cbt but in my experience pts with OCD r perfectionists & never completely satisfied with their treatment results.
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Dr. Andrew Berryanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
Meds and therapy: Meds (usually antianxiety medications, but not always) combined with therapy with a clinician who specializes on OCD is the best combination to treat OCD, typically.
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Dr. Glen Elliottanswered
Child Psychiatry 45 years experience
CBT and medications: This is well studied. Ocd responds best to a combination of an ssri antidepressant such as fluoxetine (prozac) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt). The combination improves the original response rate and, perhaps even more importantly, decreases the likelihood of a second episode.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Could treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder improve clarity of thought?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes, that is: Possible. When a person is obsessed with particular thoughts - they aren't attending well to other things that are happening. With obsessive compulsive personality traits - people can lose the bigger picture when focused on small details. Therapy can help with both obsessive compulsive disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disordE.R.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about the most successful form of treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Combination Therapy.: Talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Psychiatric medications may be needed. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night ; good nutrition with 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation. Don't isolate - spend time with friends and stay active.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is any herbal or homeopathic treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder(ocd)?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Classical homeopathy: Ocd is a difficult disorder to treat, even in conventional medicine. However, there are psychiatrists who are well-trained in classical homeopathy and who can help you. Many people who have not responded to conventional medications or who are very sensitive to them, may respond well to homeopathy. You must be sure your homeopath is familiar with ocd and is experienced in treating this problem.
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A 63-year-old male asked:
What is the best medication for obsessive compulsive disorder?
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Dr. Claudia Angladeanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
SSRI: A class of medications known as SSRIs are the first line for this disorder. Examples include Prozac, Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft etc. Choosing the right drug within this class should be done based on your medical history and possible side effects during a consultation with a Psychiatrist. There are also other therapies that may be effective in addition to medication.
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