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What is the Prognosis for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

April 26, 2017disorder obsessive-compulsive Prognosis

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What is the Prognosis for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be effectively managed with psychotherapy and, when necessary, medication. Sleep and stress management and psycho-education can significantly improve the wellness of someone with OCD. Medications appropriate for OCD include newer antidepressants and selective anti-anxiety drugs. Benzodiazepines (valium, ambien, klonopin) can be addicting and counterproductive when taken improperly.