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2019-02-20 10:15:19
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)....how safe is it? And is it better than medicines? I am quite confused. Should I go for it or stick with medicines?
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Hi There is no better treatment than medicines & CBT for OCD, rTMS is definitely not a good choice.
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please continue medicines & counselling sessions for your illness.
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OCD is such a condition, wherever you go you will get same medicines, if it is not improving plz get reevaluated whether it is OCD or not. thank you.

Answered2019-02-22 04:13:29

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Its very safe. You could give it a try but medicines are the first line treatment. Only rTMS will not help in OCD. You could consider behavior therapy too.

Answered2019-02-20 13:31:26

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Only medicine and therapy I believe you should discuss your concerns in detail with a mental health professional to gain an insight about nature of problem and ways to overcome it through psychotheraputic techniques Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling Connect with me through practo Follow my Facebook page "juhi parashar -psychotherapist " for mental health issues All the best Seek help for early recovery

Answered2019-02-21 07:13:36

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It's  a novel treatment. Though not much evidence for its efficacy in OCD.

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