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I have had depression, restlessness ocd for 3 years is it possible it might go to long term remission or just have to manage
All three are horrible to experience
I also have some kind of constant weird feeling
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Yes, it is possible for conditions like depression and OCD to go into long-term remission, especially with proper treatment and consistent support. Many people experience significant improvement in their symptoms over time. However, for some individuals, these conditions may require ongoing management rather than completely disappearing. The goal of treatment is usually to reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms so that they no longer interfere significantly with daily life.
Feeling restless or having a constant uncomfortable or “weird” feeling can sometimes be linked to anxiety, stress, or the ongoing mental effort of dealing with intrusive thoughts and emotions. These experiences can be very distressing, but they are treatable with the right combination of therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes medication.
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• Consult a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and treatment plan.
• Therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) are often effective for OCD.
• If prescribed, follow medication plans regularly and maintain follow-up appointments.
• Incorporate healthy routines such as regular sleep, exercise, and stress-management practices.
• Consider journaling or mindfulness techniques to help manage intrusive thoughts and emotional distress.
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Recovery from depression and OCD is usually a gradual process rather than a quick change. It is important to be patient with yourself and stay consistent with treatment. With proper support and coping strategies, many people are able to lead fulfilling and stable lives despite these challenges.
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As you mentions three main issues-
Depression, Restlessness / anxiety and OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
These conditions often occur together.This is the reflection of long-term psychological struggle.
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Consult with Psychologist to recover from Chronic OCD-depression cycles
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Consultation with psychiatrist and therapist
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Hi, are you taking medicines for these problems?
Hope you are, you can reach out to any psychologist for sessions which can provide you with better outcome along with the medication. Also, in this cases, speaking out without judgment is important. Please reach out to a psychologist.
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Hi, it is okay to have these emotions and these are part of natural experiences that we humans go through.
Consult a psychologist and have session with them so that they examine your current state and guide you accordingly with a therapy plan with CBT,ACT etc
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You can start simple practices to accept and let go these of these emotions instead of suppressing and questioning them.
Allow it to be like a passing cloud and give total freedom to move out.
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Involve more self love activities and spend time on grooming , buy gifts for yourself and prioritise you and make yourself the most important things in your life .
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You can definitely connect with me. We will work on your presenting complaints
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Long term remission is possible. All three conditions can be very difficult to handle, but might be interrelated
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It would be best to have a combination of psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. Regular medicines+ Psychotherapy is one the most effective ways to sustain a remission
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kindly consult a qualified RCI registered Clinical psychologist only as these Illnesses are ICD/DSM coded and can be helped/managed by a trained professional only.
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Consultation with me is advised
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You need to undergo counseling and therapy for the same instead of managing by yourself since the symptoms might worsen if not treated....Do seek Psychologist and undergo treatment for the same
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Remission for these disorders are possible with timely treatment and compliance.
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You can Consult with me for same.
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medicine and therapy both together will be helpful for complete recovery.
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Long-term remission is definitely possible with proper treatment. Depression and OCD are treatable, and many people improve significantly with therapy (CBT/ERP) and medication if needed. You don’t have to just “manage and suffer.” The constant weird feeling may be anxiety-related and needs proper assessment.
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• Consult a psychiatrist for evaluation
• Start CBT with ERP
• Check thyroid, B12, Vitamin D
• Regulate sleep and reduce caffeine
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Avoid self-diagnosing or constantly researching symptoms online — it can worsen OCD cycles. Recovery is gradual, not instant. Be patient with the process.
If symptoms include suicidal thoughts, immediate professional help is necessary.
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Hi, Consult a psychologist
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Consult a psychotherapist
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Ms. Renuka Chauhan
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Delhi
Depression, restlessness, and OCD together can feel exhausting and overwhelming. yes, long-term remission is absolutely possible. Many people with OCD and depression improve significantly with the right treatment. For some, symptoms go into full remission. For others, it becomes something they learn to manage very effectively so it no longer controls their life.
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The “constant weird feeling” is often linked to anxiety or ongoing stress and is treatable too.
You don’t have to just live with it. Structured therapy (like CBT/ERP) and, if needed, medication can make a real difference.
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Ms. Pooja Bhargava
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, long-term remission is absolutely possible with the right treatment (therapy like CBT/ERP and medication if needed) and consistent self-care - many people do improve significantly.
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Get in touch with psychologist
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Start making small lifestyle changes in life that suits your personality type. Take your medication regularly and consult a psychiatrist as and when required. Take counselling for depression and lifestyle changes.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychiatrist and psychologist
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consult
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Ms. Mrunal Gokhale
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Hello, I am sorry to hear that.
The best course of action for these symptoms is to figure out a way which will work best for you to manage these symptoms which can eventually help you to achieve remission.
A trained therapist will help you to create a symptom management plan and then once remission is achieved, they will also help you to create a plan which will help you to achieve long term remission.
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It will be helpful to take sessions with a psychologist, they will guide you further
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