Hi,
Yes- even after 15 years, severe OCD can still be significantly reduced with the right combination of medication and psychological techniques. Duration of illness does not mean treatment won’t work. Many people with long-standing OCD experience meaningful reduction in symptoms and better quality of life once treatment is properly optimised.
OCD is a brain-based condition, and improvement is possible at any stage when evidence-based treatments are used consistently.
Next Steps
• Consult a psychiatrist experienced in OCD
• Medications such as SSRIs (often in higher doses) or clomipramine, and sometimes augmentation, may be required
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a key treatment and often essential, even if medicines are used
• Treatment usually needs time and regular follow-up, not quick changes
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