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How Can Severe OCD Be Treated?

Hey, so I have an OCD problem with being able to see my nose. One year ago I discovered I could actually see my nose at all times and ever since it s been giving me claustrophobia-not sure i spelled that right but anyway, it s made me feel trapped inside my head. Everywhere I look, two transparent arrows what the shape of my nose looks like from my eye view follow everywhere I look. I thought it was ridiculous that this is what I was worried about, but my brain just says no! It s a problem! against my will. Earlier in the year I even bruised my nose attempting to change its shape. It turned red with pus and got a bit flatter but within a few months its now healed good as new. The arrows are starting to resemble again from my eye view. I just remember all the bad memories of dealing with my brain on this issue; it s an endless war of thoughts that I can t stop. And even when I have good days, the problem is still there. I can t not care that it s there because the problem still stares me in the face. I doubt anything would help me but is there anything that can help?
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
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hi greetings...
I wonder whether it is a problem of OCD or body dysmorphic disorder...
as per you there are repeated obsessions regarding your nose find in the similar way are there repeated compulsions???
as in the past you had self injurious behaviour towards your nose its better you consult a psychologist initially and take cognitive behaviour therapy...
many times all the symptoms might get reduced only with cognitive behaviour therapy...
if you are not feeling any better with cognitive behaviour therapy, then consult a psychiatrist and take medications which relieve you from obsessions and compulsions and make you feel much better...
by the way go for a morning walk daily and two to three times exercise per week...
all the best for your future endeavours and I hope I answered your query and feel free to ask any further
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How Can Severe OCD Be Treated?

hi greetings... I wonder whether it is a problem of OCD or body dysmorphic disorder... as per you there are repeated obsessions regarding your nose find in the similar way are there repeated compulsions??? as in the past you had self injurious behaviour towards your nose its better you consult a psychologist initially and take cognitive behaviour therapy... many times all the symptoms might get reduced only with cognitive behaviour therapy... if you are not feeling any better with cognitive behaviour therapy, then consult a psychiatrist and take medications which relieve you from obsessions and compulsions and make you feel much better... by the way go for a morning walk daily and two to three times exercise per week... all the best for your future endeavours and I hope I answered your query and feel free to ask any further