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Suggest Treatments For OCD

I have sex with my girlfriend quite often, and she's been on Alesse since January, so there is no worry about her getting pregnant. However, I have very bad OCD, and almost every night after we have sex, I lay in bed really stressed and worried that she might be pregnant, even though I know she won't be. I often lose sleep over this, and I was wondering if there was any way to help cope with this stress.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are concerned obsessive symptoms. From the description of your symptoms, it is likely that you are suffering from an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - with predominant obsessions. However a detailed history and psychological assessment is necessary to confirm this diagnosis.

Don't worry, there are effective treatment options for OCD - in the form of medication and psychotherapy, which will help you overcome these obsessive thoughts. Usually medication called SSRIs are used as first-line treatment for this disorder. In addition, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can be quite effective to overcome these obsessive thoughts.So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suggest Treatments For OCD

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned obsessive symptoms. From the description of your symptoms, it is likely that you are suffering from an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - with predominant obsessions. However a detailed history and psychological assessment is necessary to confirm this diagnosis. Don t worry, there are effective treatment options for OCD - in the form of medication and psychotherapy, which will help you overcome these obsessive thoughts. Usually medication called SSRIs are used as first-line treatment for this disorder. In addition, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can be quite effective to overcome these obsessive thoughts.So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist