Therapy is often combined with medication, such as antianxiety drugs, antidepressants and, in some cases, tranquilizers. OCD Behavior therapy is used to expose individuals to situations that provoke their compulsions and help them learn how to decrease and eventually refrain from performing the rituals. Because OCD may be accompanied by depression, it is important to identify whether this illness is present and treat it concurrently. For some individuals medications, such as chlomipramine or fluoxetine, are effective in alleviating obsessions. PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder can be successfully treated.
Individual psychotherapy helps survivors work through their pain and grief.
Support groups or peer counseling groups enable survivors of similar traumatic events to share their experiences and reactions. Family therapy may also be an important component of the treatment process. You may also find this medication chart helpful. Inc. All rights reserved.