Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Is OCD curable?

OCD is perhaps the commonest psychiatric illness. However, it is often detected late. A common reason is the fact that, people think of those symptoms as "perfectionism", "cleanliness" or attention to detail. In initial phase, it causes a surprising acceptance to the symptoms. Symptoms sometimes are even celebrated!

 

Slowly, this becomes a behavioural trap for everything. What was perceived as a habit, slowly starts extending its tentacles putting everything in its claws. This causes significant distress to patients and famliy. It often causes significant loss in terms of money, or even natural resources, as a lot of hand washing leads to significant waste of water.

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Often, clients ask: "Doctor, is OCD curable?" or "Doctor, will I get freed from this illness" To answer both questions: 

OCD is treatable. OCD can be treated with medications, counselling and psychotherapy (CBT) and ERP like regimens. Mental health professionals, like psychiatrist in Kolhapur offer these services for people in and around Kolhapur.

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Treatments are custom-made, scientifically proven and safe when carried out by trained and experienced mental health professionals. Remember, dont celebrate an illness! Find a solution to beat it.