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How Can OCD Along With Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

Sir, I HAVE DONE B.E. I AM SUFFERING FROM ocd,depression and anxiety since last 14 yrs. it was worse the situation severely 3 to 4 times. I can not do job.i am 35 yrs. old and can not take all responsibilities.I spent lots of money in medicine but it relapse. sometimes suicidal thoughts arise. i addicted for tobacco. I can not remain stable in one job.my economical situation is also very weak.Is it remain for lifetime ?Pl. guide.
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

OCD is a anxiety disorder that is relatively difficult to treat and has waxing and waning course. The drugs are used in high doses for treatment. SSRIs are the drugs used for treatment of OCD.

Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine etc are used commonly for treatment. The drugs should be used in high dose and also should be coupled with behaviour therapy. Behaviour therapy with relaxation exercises have great efficacy in OCD.

So even if with medicines your symptoms are persisting even then please don't feel helpless. OCD is difficult to treat but can be treated with medicines. Discuss with your doctor for the drugs I've mentioned and you will surely feel better.

Thanks and Take care
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How Can OCD Along With Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM OCD is a anxiety disorder that is relatively difficult to treat and has waxing and waning course. The drugs are used in high doses for treatment. SSRIs are the drugs used for treatment of OCD. Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine etc are used commonly for treatment. The drugs should be used in high dose and also should be coupled with behaviour therapy. Behaviour therapy with relaxation exercises have great efficacy in OCD. So even if with medicines your symptoms are persisting even then please don t feel helpless. OCD is difficult to treat but can be treated with medicines. Discuss with your doctor for the drugs I ve mentioned and you will surely feel better. Thanks and Take care