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OCD and Phobia
I'm suffering from OCD since aug 2022 and i have hiv phobia, I know lot of things about hiv like transmission and precautions but I'm always worry about virus I thought virus is everywhere even door handle, train seat, bus seat, etc what to do for getting out of this conditions plz help me.
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OCD is unfortunately best treated with medications
And behavioural or cognitive therapies.
In terms of time line for recovery
Medications- recovery time 6-10weeks; cons: might experience side effects
Neuromodulation- TMS therapy 18-21 sessions if it is deep TMS; Here, you can have up to 3-4 sessions a day so technically significant improvement can be seen in 5-8 days . Cons: expensive
ERP/ CBT- good for long term remission and to stay well. Cons: takes time
Next Steps
Seeing your psychiatrist and consider the above options with them
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I hope you are taking medications for OCD regularly and also do a regular follow up with your doctor.
Next Steps
enrolling for CBT with a clinical psychologist will help you to handle the repetitive thoughts in a healthy manner.
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