Treatment
Below are our 16 articles in the treatment' category:
Hypnotherapy is an example of the types of psychological treatment that is available for OCD sufferers. It aims to change thoughts and feelings both...
Local Community Mental Health Teams can offer treatment and support for OCD symptoms. After the initial visit to a GP for help with OCD symptoms, you...
OCD symptoms often occur for the first time in childhood or early adolescence, and as a parent it is extremely distressing to see your child...
OCD sufferers often drink alcohol because it temporarily minimises or removes OCD symptoms. However, this is only temporary, and the symptoms tend to...
For some OCD sufferers, a change of scenery and environment can improve your symptoms but for countless others, OCD and holidays are a bad...
Joining an OCD support group can have several benefits. Many OCD sufferers find it helpful to spend time with people who have the same or similar...
OCD medication usually comes in the form of antidepressants, although other drugs can be prescribed if these have no effect. As with most types of...
Many OCD sufferers want to seek treatment but find that something is holding them back from actually doing so. There are some common 'barriers'...
When the time comes to seek treatment for OCD and its symptoms, there are several forms of support available for OCD sufferers. Seeking...
Many people with OCD are reluctant to seek treatment and support, and will often only do so when their OCD symptoms become too overwhelming to...
Gaining a better understanding of OCD is vital for successfully overcoming the disorder. If psychological and psychiatric treatment does not work for...
Some OCD sufferers are reluctant to take anti-depressant medication to reduce or get rid of OCD symptoms as there can be unpleasant side effects...
Many people with OCD are reluctant to seek advice from a doctor regarding their symptoms. Because of this, many OCD sufferers do not receive an...
If you're receiving NHS treatment for OCD, you probably won't have much input into who your therapist is. If you can afford to go private, it's...
There are various reasons why your OCD treatment may not work, but this doesn't mean that treatment won't work at all. If you're aware of why your...
When intrusive thoughts and images enter your mind as a result of your OCD obsessions, it can be tempting to try to block them out in the hope that...
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