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Suggest Treatment For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Question: What is the most effective way to eliminate an obsessive thought? In my case because of a traumatic event 28 years ago, it is a fear of not being able to sleep, even though I sleep fine.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Obsessive thoughts can be very difficult to control, as you well know. Medications can be helpful. Increasing your antidepressant to the maximum dose will be necessary. This is the most helpful thing on the medication front.
The best way to help control your thinking is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This type of therapy focuses on learning to live with and eventually control automatic negative thoughts or obsessions. I would seek out a qualified CBT therapist in your area.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Obsessive thoughts can be very difficult to control, as you well know. Medications can be helpful. Increasing your antidepressant to the maximum dose will be necessary. This is the most helpful thing on the medication front.
The best way to help control your thinking is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This type of therapy focuses on learning to live with and eventually control automatic negative thoughts or obsessions. I would seek out a qualified CBT therapist in your area.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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