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How to treat OCD?
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I am consulted with my psychiatrist dr.I have repetitive unwanted thoughts in my mind and also poor memory,not decision making and thinking ability(mind blank). My dr is saying,this is OCD(Obsessive–compulsive disorder) type disorder. what are the symptoms for OCD? what is the best treatment and therapy for OCD?which one is good medicine?
gpt
HiI understand your concern.OCD has two component.1. obsession means repeated thought idea and images.2. compulsion means you have to do physical or mental act to reduce anxiety arise from obsession.Treatment of OCD consist of drug therapy and psychotherapy.In drug SSRI can be useful but choice of drug depends upon symptoms and its severity.In psychotherapy exposure and response prevention therapy is useful now a days cognitive behavior therapy is used widely.Thank you.