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How To Treat OCD (washing Mania)?
hello sir,
my name is "saurabh gupta"
i m from vns. and, here i want to query u, for the case of my mother.
she has a mentality of , extra washing ... or in medical terms, she has, "washing mania"..!
i and my other family members want her to be cured, but she refuses for her Psycho check up..!
and, her problem is increasing per day.. \ thus , this cause is leading a mass family disputes...??
my name is "saurabh gupta"
i m from vns. and, here i want to query u, for the case of my mother.
she has a mentality of , extra washing ... or in medical terms, she has, "washing mania"..!
i and my other family members want her to be cured, but she refuses for her Psycho check up..!
and, her problem is increasing per day.. \ thus , this cause is leading a mass family disputes...??
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
hi dear
i admire you for positive outlook
it is not washing mania
i guess it is the compulsion of washing which are seen in classical OCD
any it is not like Psycho check up
it is psychiatric evaluation and empathetical explanation make her to visit a doctor
you cant force her
is she aware about her washing habit??
if not than it is POOR INSIGHT OCD
and for it you have to brought to hospital
need treatment otherwise it has bad prognosis
SSRI in higher dose is the treatment of choice
but it is necessary to consult psychiatrist
hope for the best
get well soon
take care
thank you
i admire you for positive outlook
it is not washing mania
i guess it is the compulsion of washing which are seen in classical OCD
any it is not like Psycho check up
it is psychiatric evaluation and empathetical explanation make her to visit a doctor
you cant force her
is she aware about her washing habit??
if not than it is POOR INSIGHT OCD
and for it you have to brought to hospital
need treatment otherwise it has bad prognosis
SSRI in higher dose is the treatment of choice
but it is necessary to consult psychiatrist
hope for the best
get well soon
take care
thank you
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