Why Take Medication for OCD?
Why would someone take medication for OCD? After all, if you’ve been diagnosed with OCD, you may be considering therapy instead. In fact, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with OCD control the symptoms of the disorder. According to some studies, CBT may even work better than most OCD medications. So when should you consider taking medication for your OCD? The answer is twofold. Although CBT does work for many people with OCD, some people do not find their symptoms alleviated by therapy. In addition, some people with OCD need medication in order to even start therapy. CBT can produce high levels of anxiety at the beginning, and people with OCD tend to have anxiety issues to start with. Sometimes taking OCD medications can lower the anxiety levels enough for the person to be able to handle CBT sessions most effectively.
