Yes, OCD can be serious but is treatable. Psychiatrists can provide medication and therapy to help manage symptoms. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If youre in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry, were here to help you.

I would suggest you see a psychologist first, specifically, a licensed cognitive behavioral therapist. If in your work you determine it would be helpful to be evaluated for psychotropic medication, you can always be referred for an assessment at that time. Sometimes medication can complement the work youre doing in treatment, but its not always necessary. Commonly the psychologist will work with you to treat the symptoms and make lasting changes, whereas the psychiatrist often focuses on prescribing medication as needed.

Yes of course. Typically a SSRI or med that can boost serotonin levels help with OCD.

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There are two major approaches to OCD - cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication. A psychiatrist is the best choice for handling the medication piece because OCD can be tricky to treat. Often the doses of medications need to be higher than that used to treat depression. Also, combinations of medications are often needed to fully control OCD symptoms.

Definitely yes!

OCD is as serious as the symptoms you have. If your symptoms are minor and it does not impact your daily functioning, then it's minor. If your symptoms are severe and they are impacting your daily functioning, then it is severe. OCD is an anxiety disorder and can be treated with medication and/or psychotherapy.

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https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ocd