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Suggest Treatment For Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Hi I am a 29 year old housewife. I am suffering from severe OCD from last 2 years. The from started when I conceived 1st baby. In this problem I wash my hand multiple times, afraid of touching toilet seat, dustbin, footwear, any unclean area etc. In case I touch them or doubt of touching them I wash myself. I doubt cleanliness if I pass near from any such things. Please help me this is affec
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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hi,
thanks for using HCM.
for managing OCD you need to consult a psychiatrist and start SSRI group of drugs like fluoxetine. with these medications symptoms of OCD improves a lot most of time. you can also try cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention. for these psychotherapy you need to consult a psychiatrist.hope it will help you.
thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

hi, thanks for using HCM. for managing OCD you need to consult a psychiatrist and start SSRI group of drugs like fluoxetine. with these medications symptoms of OCD improves a lot most of time. you can also try cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention. for these psychotherapy you need to consult a psychiatrist.hope it will help you. thanks.