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Does Intake Of Prozac Help In Treating OCD?

I m 19 and began using a new doctor. I have some things in my life going on that make me anxious. I also have a habit of unplugging all plugs in my house before leaving. Dr. said that is OCD behavior and gave me a low dose of prozac. My grandmother is concerned about my taking prozac when the dr only met me for the first time? Should I be concerned Thank you!
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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Your doctor is absolutely right. You are suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions), which cause them to repeatedly perform ritualistic behaviors and routines (compulsions) to ease their anxiety. They realize that their uncontrollable behavior is irrational, but they feel unable to stop it. Obsessions and rituals can interfere with a regular routine of schoolwork, job, family, or social activities. Left untreated, OCD may follow a progressive course that can become disabling. Most people who seek treatment for OCD see significant improvement and enjoy a better quality of life. A variety of treatments are available: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and medications. Successful treatment often includes a combination of therapy and medication. You can find out more details about these treatments on internet. Prozac (fluoxetine) is the medicine of choice for treatment of OCD. Don’t worry it is a relatively safe drug but try to change your behavior.
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1.     Continue with Prozac as suggested by your doctor
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Does Intake Of Prozac Help In Treating OCD?

Your doctor is absolutely right. You are suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions), which cause them to repeatedly perform ritualistic behaviors and routines (compulsions) to ease their anxiety. They realize that their uncontrollable behavior is irrational, but they feel unable to stop it. Obsessions and rituals can interfere with a regular routine of schoolwork, job, family, or social activities. Left untreated, OCD may follow a progressive course that can become disabling. Most people who seek treatment for OCD see significant improvement and enjoy a better quality of life. A variety of treatments are available: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and medications. Successful treatment often includes a combination of therapy and medication. You can find out more details about these treatments on internet. Prozac (fluoxetine) is the medicine of choice for treatment of OCD. Don’t worry it is a relatively safe drug but try to change your behavior. Advice 1. Continue with Prozac as suggested by your doctor Thanks