A major problem therapists face is getting the family members to understand that the person with OCD is unable to stop the behavior. Behavior therapists have had much more success than insight oriented psychotherapy. The latest drugs have been the SSRI class anti-depressants. The most effective type of treatment is a combination of medication and behavior therapy. The pamphlet explains that obsessions are thoughts, often intrusive and upsetting and gives some examples.
Compulsion is a repetitive behavior in response to urges.
It is common for obsession to come first, and compulsion seems to be a response to the obsession. If someone suffers from OCD, he or she can be helped withbehavior therapy and medication. An individual with OCD should be treated by a specialist who is well versed and experienced in this area. Hendrix, Mary Lynn. The number of people with OCD has been greatly underestimated because many hide their problems and fail to seek treatment.