Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is typically treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Antidepressant medication, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can help reduce the severity of OCD symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, has been shown to be effective in treating OCD. This therapy involves gradually exposing the person to their feared objects or thoughts and teaching them how to reduce their anxiety and resist compulsive behaviors. In some cases, a combination of medication and therapy is used for the best results. It's important to seek treatment from a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.

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Some reads in this area:

A Clinician's Guide to Treating OCD: The Most Effective CBT Approaches for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (New Harbinger Made Simple) by Jan van Niekerk. 2018

Everything You Need to Know About OCD

Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery by Janet Singer, Seth Gillihan. 2015.

Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families by Jo Derisley

The Obsessive Mind: Understanding and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Francesco Mancini. 2018

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder : Theory, Research and Treatment By Ross G. Menzies, Padmal de Silva

A logotherapeutical approach for OCD is the paradoxical intention (V.E. Frankl) The patient fights against the obsessions or compulsions. However, the more he fights against these symptoms, the stronger they become. A vicious cycle is created and to find an exit the patient with compulsive hand washing because of fear of infection would be told to tell himself “I can’t get enough bacteria, I want to become as dirty as possible and the therapist shows how to touch all dirty places like WC or floor. It really works.