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Can my ocd be reduced
I have severe ocd from 15 long yrs can it still be reduced with help of medicine and other techniques
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Dr. Sonam Saxena
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
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.
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• 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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