What Is OCD?
10. Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can also be very effective at helping to treat obsessive compulsive disorder. There are different types of psychotherapy, and one that is often used to treat OCD is exposure and response prevention. This involves gradually exposing the patient to whatever it is they have an obsession about so they can get used to it.
Psychotherapy also involves teaching the patient the skills that they need to help them manage their symptoms. This includes helping them to resist the urge to give in to their compulsions and perform their usual rituals. Psychotherapy can be effective enough to considerably enhance the patient’s quality of life.
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