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Obsessive compulsive disease.
My brother is suffering from OCD. He has a habit of checking the things (like door is locked or not, phone is silent or not ) repeatedly. He has a habit of washing hands again and again. He has no concentration in his studies though he used to be a topper. He says that his life is nothing. He has no interest in his life. He consulted a psychologist. Firstly he suggested him a single tablet of serlin-50. After some time, the doctor increased this dose to two tablets. Now he has suggested to take three tablets of serlin-50. My brother is just 17. Is it safe to take three tablets a day in this age. Is there any safe alternative for this disease? Any counselling or anything. Please help.
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Dr. Annie Mathew
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
If his symptoms are severe then he may need 150 mg of Sertraline or even more. The best way forward is to combine therapy ( CBT and other techniques) with medication with exercise and mindfulness.
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Please seek help with a therapist /psychiatrist
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