OCD Treatment
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The pros and cons of drugs
Every Body
A good discussion of OCD medications, including both antidepressants and tranquilizers prescribed to treat this condition. Includes some discussion of alternative therapies, as well.
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Four Steps
OCD UK
One OCD treatment involves learning and practicing the four self-help techniques described in this article.
This article discusses the importance of asking questions and playing an active role in your OCD treatment.
Journal writing
Organized Chaos
Keeping a journal can be a way of reducing feelings of anxiety and another OCD treatment. That's just one of the interesting articles in this site maintained by people with OCD.
Day by day with OCD
Missouri Inst. of Mental Health
This training video for health care providers includes an interview with an OCD sufferer. Watch as she shares her insights and discusses her OCD treatment strategies.
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Your life with OCD
Help Guide
Not just about OCD treatment, this article includes information about OCD symptoms and support.
An OCD overview
OCD Information
According to this article, the key to OCD recovery is consistency. Get a concise view of OCD treatment and info on symptoms as well.
Treatment-resistant OCD
Brain Physics
When OCD treatment with medications and therapy fails repeatedly, physicans might try combinations of medications. Learn more, and get a checklist for determining if you're really treatment-resistant.
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Antidepressants for OCD
Brain Physics
Antidepressants that target the brain signaling protein serotonin are often used to treat OCD. This article describes some of the commonly used ones.
Deep brain stimulation
WKC TV
Described as a pacemaker for the brain, deep brain stimulation is an OCD treatment shown to help some individuals with extreme cases of this condition.
Developments in drug treatments
Johns Hopkins
On the dry side, this article provides a summary of developments in studies of drugs for OCD treatment.
A range of treatments
ACTOCD
Covers the gamut of OCD treatments including behavioral therapy, medications and psychosurgery. Points out that not all symptoms of OCD require treatment.
Answers about drugs
OCD Resource Center of Florida
Can you get drugs for OCD treament if you're poor? Read one doctor's answer to this and other important questions, and get numbers for some assistance programs.
Realistic expectations
Massachusetts General Hospital
This article discusses medications for OCD treatment. Check out the discussion on the limitations and benefits of popularly prescribed drugs.
Being exposed
Channel Pyro TV
This video discusses exposure therapy, and how one young boy has found great success using it as an OCD treatment.

