For those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), medications can reduce the degree of intensity of the worries and their corresponding distress. Medications do not prevent obsessions from occurring. However, when the medication lessens the strength of the worries, the patient can then use...
Anxiolytic— A type of medication that helps to relieve anxiety. Autonomic nervous system (ANS)— The part of the nervous system that supplies nerve endings in the blood vessels, heart, intestines, glands, and smooth muscles, and governs their involuntary functioning. The autonomic nervous system ...
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy With and Without Medication in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Presents a study which investigated the uncertain efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) in the ... Franklin,E Martin,Abramowitz,... - ...
Luckily, both OCD and SAD are treatable with SSRI medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination. Exposure therapy can be particularly helpful for both conditions, because getting used to all of that worry tends to require putting oneself in the situations that cause them. Many people...
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We examined the effectiveness of an intensive outpatient VCBT targeting pediatric anxiety and OCD. Quasi-experimental design was used to compare outcomes of intensive, in-person, group-based cognitive-behavioral therapy with medication management and caregiver guidance pre-pandemic, to a similar VCBT ...
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including medication, therapy, or a combination of both. A healthcare provider will likely encourage lifestyle changes, such as prioritizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation. They might also suggest avoiding things that can worsen symptoms, such ascaffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and stress.6...
Social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder are common and sometimes disabling conditions. While benzodiazepines, antidepressants, buspirone, and several anticonvulsants are frequently used to treat these conditions, an individual medication is often used as a member of "class...
When dealing with the unwanted thoughts, feelings and sensations experienced in OCD and related anxiety conditions, resistance to your situation is not the answer. Mindful acceptance is almost always a better way to respond to these uncomfortable internal experiences. There are many other examples that...