Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Obsessive compulsive(ocd)
Is OCD completely curable?
Can OCD be cured without medicines?
Is it a brain's physical disorder or mental disorder?
Answers (1)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
OCD is about rigid beliefs and compulsive behaviour. There is a connection that a person connects for thoughts with actions. These are followed by anxiety reducing compulsive or safety behaviours. The key is to stop this cycle by targeting the obsessions and compulsions with different techniques. Also exposure and different type of graded techniques might be required in 8-10sessions there can be very high relief to the client. As OCD is under the umbrella of Anxiety sometimes meds may be required or help in faster recovery. Brain is a physical part of body and there has been evidence that with MRI scans and latest research that there is difference of brain structure physically due to mental disorders.
Next Steps
See a therapist who works with CBT and OCD with exposure.
Health Tips
All beliefs might not be bad. Finding the helpful and rational one will help in fast recovery of such disorders. See a therapist online offline.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.