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I have some terrible manerisms i developed. im having bad ticks. i also have ocd. what can i do best? can i self medicate? if so what is it? thanks

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please Don't : Self - medicate. You would do best to seek psychiatric evaluation (neurological evaluationmay or may not be recommended). That provider can offer appropriate treatment options.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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