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11:20 am
May 30, 2011
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vanessa
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What is the treatment regime for someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? I know I have it and sometimes it is worse than others. I realize the things I am doing are obsessive but I don't know how to stop doing them!
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9:54 am
May 31, 2011
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HypoGirl
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Treatment varies by person. The first step is to get a referral to a psychiatrist and begin therapy. The psychiatrist will determine if behavioral therapy and/or medication is warranted. Severe cases can require inpatient treatment. Good luck to you!
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10:02 am
May 31, 2011
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Anxious
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I have a friend who takes medication for her OCD. I'm not sure what it is, but she can really tell a difference when she isn't on it. I would think you could speak to your family doctor and find out what they think is the best treatment for your particular situation.
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10:11 am
May 31, 2011
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SugarFree
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I think the best step is to have a discussion with a psychologist to identify or diagnose the real nature of your condition. OCD can be treated with behavioral and cognitive therapies, and these methods are psychologist – assisted. 
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11:36 am
May 31, 2011
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GottaBeFit
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Treatments for OCD include medication and therapy. The drugs are to address possible physiological factors that trigger the disorder, while therapy aims to change the patient's thoughts and behavior.
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3:31 pm
May 31, 2011
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HappyOrtho
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Medications used for anxiety are usually helpful in treating OCD. Behaviour therapy has proven to be very effective for the treatment as well. A combination of the two is probably the best approach in many situations.
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9:14 am
June 1, 2011
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nursenanz
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a frustrating and often
debilitating mental condition that affects millions of people around the
world. Characterized by unwanted thoughts and accompanying rituals
designed to ease the anxiety those thoughts produce, OCD can develop in
anyone at any age, even children. Many sufferers do not seek treatment
for this condition
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