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OCD and yoga
Taking the medicine for OCD can Yoga is also beneficial in the case of OCD . Can Simple Yoga therapy and CBT also works.
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Hi, I understand mind is very difficult to tame sometime.... Yoga and Pranayam is always good for calm mind set... But there's something called breaking point where you need to break your OCD and practice it.... Feel free to call if you need counselling.... Will sort out your OCD...
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Thanks for reaching us. Medicine, psychotherapy and changes in lifestyle all three are pillars of long-term recovery. Psychotherapy sessions will help practice relaxation methods and working on thinking, feeling will help reach desirable behaviour.
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Yes, there are cases where yoga has helped manage OCD symptoms. I would recommend that you continue taking medication. Adding Yoga and CBT could become a very effective treatment plan.
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Consult with a CBT trained Clinical Psychologist and do go on with this plan.
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Hey There,
In Yoga practice meditation, it will help you to calm down and focus and strength to control thoughts.
All the Best!
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Meditate and follow Talk Therapy.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
I acknowledge your information about OCD, CBT and yoga you have. Yes medicine,CBT and Yoga are beneficial for OCD. With all this one can also Practice for Mindfulness.
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Dr. Yakata Sharma (PhD) (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Hello there! Thank you for reaching out here. Yoga which involves deep breathing will surely assist in calming you down. Correct dosage of medicine along with a few Relaxation techniques and CBT is definitely a holistic healing approach for your condition.
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it's advisable to follow a routine of deep breathing exercises along with a few CBT techniques including thought stopping, positive imagery etc. in your day-to-day life for at least 3 weeks.
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Mr. Amit Sharma
Counselling Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Yes, yoga and CBT is useful along with medication for OCD.
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Learning/Practicing mindfulness and breathing based exercises is also beneficial.
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