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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For OCD

since 8 years I have the problem of OCD. i didnt know i have this problem. I restrict myself and my husband and son from going in spcific area like S.T. stand, railway stations, public toilets.. etc. I restrict myself and family to touch the things touched before by a specific person and my father in law. i keep things seperately used by father in law thinking that he is a dirty person.



repeatatively, i see the image of specific dirty persons and think on it only unwantedly.









Thu, 15 May 2014
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Hi,

I can understand the distress that you might be having due to your obsessions and compulsions. You haven't mentioned if you are taking or had taken any treatment for the same.

OCD is a treatable disorder. You should consult a psychiatrist for the same. Treatment with medicines like fluvoxamine is effective. In addition, combining medications with cognitive behavior therapy in form of exposure and response prevention will lead to better outcomes. You can discuss regarding the same with your psychiatrist.

Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For OCD

Hi, I can understand the distress that you might be having due to your obsessions and compulsions. You haven t mentioned if you are taking or had taken any treatment for the same. OCD is a treatable disorder. You should consult a psychiatrist for the same. Treatment with medicines like fluvoxamine is effective. In addition, combining medications with cognitive behavior therapy in form of exposure and response prevention will lead to better outcomes. You can discuss regarding the same with your psychiatrist. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.