What Are the Alternative Treatments For OCD?
Many people With OCD want to know – Are there alternative treatments available? Great news – the answer is YES. There are other methods of treatment which can be just as successful as traditional treatments. Read on to discover what they are. There are two traditional treatments for this disorder – medication and/ or cognitive behavioural therapy. But many people wish to try alternative methods, such as herbal remedies, diet and exercise, hypnosis, acupuncture and in more extreme cases, brain surgery As such, there has not been enough tests done in treating OCD with herbal treatments. St. Johns Wort is showing signs of a possible treatment in the future. Many herbs do have a calming effect and are good for reducing mild anxiety and depression which are often associated with OCD. Hypnosis can be used in a way where it can reduce anxiety and help relax the sufferer. It focuses on helping you to gain control of your thoughts and to replace tense anxious thoughts with relaxed and calm feel
