Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Specialists in Maharashtra

Do people with OCD know their thoughts and behaviours are excessive?

Yes, most people with OCD recognize that their obsessions and compulsions are excessive or irrational, but feel unable to control them without treatment, which is a key feature distinguishing OCD from some other conditions.

What is exposure and response prevention therapy?

It's a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy that gradually and safely exposes a person to their feared triggers while helping them resist performing the usual compulsion, and it is highly effective for reducing OCD symptoms.

Can OCD be linked to a childhood infection?

In some cases, particularly in children, sudden onset of OCD symptoms has been linked to a streptococcal infection, a recognized though less common trigger pattern.

Is medication alone enough to treat OCD?

SSRIs, often at higher doses than used for depression, are commonly effective, but combining medication with exposure and response prevention therapy tends to produce the best outcomes for moderate to severe OCD.

How much time do compulsions need to take to count as OCD?

Obsessions and compulsions in OCD typically consume significant time, often more than an hour daily, and cause meaningful distress or interference with daily functioning, distinguishing it from occasional intrusive thoughts everyone experiences.