1. What medicines are prescribed for ocd treatment?
Medicines prescribed for OCD treatment include
- paroxetine, fluoxetine
- clomipramine
- sertraline
- fluvoxamine
2. What is cognitive behavioural therapy?
It is a form of psychotherapy used in obsessive compulsive disorder. It includes exposure and response prevention in which exposure to a feared object is given gradually so that they cope up with anxiety.
3. Is psychotherapy effective in treating ocd?
Yes, psychotherapy is effective in treating OCD. It includes cognitive behaviour therapy. It can involve group sessions in which exposure to a feared object is given gradually so that they cope up with anxiety.
4. What other treatment methods are used for ocd?
Other treatment methods besides medications and psychotherapy for OCD are
- electroconvulsive therapy
- surgery
- deep brain stimulation
- vagus nerve stimulation
5. Are there any ayurvedic treatments for ocd?
Yes, there are ayurvedic treatments for OCD. There are herbal remedies like shankavali, brahmi and therapies like talam, nasya, dhara and satvaavajaya which help in OCD.