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Ocd treatment and medication
How long OCD patients can take medication. After stopping medication again problem comes??? Kindly suggest
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Usually OCD treatment lasts for 9-12 months and again it depends on severity & chronicity. Don't stop medicines suddenly, you can consult psychiatrist, he will assess and let u know can medicines be stopped or tapered.
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please never think about stopping medicines as long as you are getting relief because it will affect your quality of life.
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Ms. Kaehalee Shinde
Health Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Depending upon how long you have been suffering, any family history etc OCD treatment can usually be long term. There have been several instances where after stopping medication the symptoms may come back or evolve into different symptoms. However this cannot be said with certainty.
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It is highly recommended to take up Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy which includes ERP, Systematic De-sensitisation, CBT. These therapies are evidence based and help patients to build effective coping mechanisms.
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