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Suffering from ocd
Ocd is eating me alive it is showing no case of slowing down but everyone say it is a manageable condition I tried meds therapy still nothing since 3 years
Does it actually become very managable and can it maybe become 0
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3 years is genuinely a long time to be fighting this. I’m sorry it hasn’t gotten better yet.
OCD can absolutely come down to a point where it stops running your life — but a lot depends on whether the therapy actually matched your specific pattern of OCD.
If you’d like to talk it through properly, I’m available for a consultation on Practo.
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You can connect for a short Clarity Session with me to understand why these thoughts are repeating and learn structured methods to regain mental control and confidence.
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Kindly reach out for a therapy session
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I understand how draining this feels, when Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder doesn’t ease despite effort, it can make you question everything. Especially after trying therapy and medication for years, it’s natural to feel stuck. This isn’t a lack of effort, it sometimes needs the right combination and timing to shift.
OCD doesn’t usually go to absolute zero, but it can become highly manageable. The focus is less on eliminating thoughts and more on reducing your response to them, this is where real change happens.
Progress can feel slow and uneven, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Even small shifts in how you respond to urges can weaken the cycle over time. You’re not out of options, it’s about refining the approach, not starting over.
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• Try paced breathing: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 6–8 seconds to reduce urgency.
• Delay the compulsion by a few minutes—it helps break the loop gradually.
• Do short physical movement (walk/stretch) to release built-up anxiety energy.
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Hi, Consult a psychologist for professional help
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Hi, I can hear how exhausting and overwhelming this has been for you, especially after trying multiple things for so long. It makes sense that a ‘part of you’ is feeling hopeless and wondering if things will ever change.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, & OCD is not something “wrong” with you—it’s often a set of protective parts that are trying very hard to keep you safe, even though the way they do it feels distressing and out of control. When these parts become extreme, it can feel like they are “taking over” you.
If you have noticed the more you try to fight these urges the more they get strong! The goal is not to fight or eliminate these parts, but to understand and relate to them differently. As this relationship changes, their intensity can reduce significantly. Many people do experience OCD becoming much more manageable, and at times even very quiet—but the focus is on building a different internal system rather than forcing it to become “zero.”
If therapy hasn’t helped so far, it may be about finding the right approach or fit, not that change is impossible.
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- Consider working with a therapist trained in OCD-specific approaches (like ERP) or IFS-informed therapy
- Focus on understanding your patterns rather than fighting them
- Go step by step—change in OCD is gradual but very possible
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The part of you that says “this will never get better” is also a part—not the whole truth. When you begin to separate from it, even slightly, new possibilities can open up. If this resonates with you… you may explore taking sessions with me. I have worked with OCD issues and found functional changes in my clients.
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Hi,
OCD can be very challenging, and while it often remains a chronic condition, many people find ways to manage their symptoms effectively over time. Some may experience significant relief or near-complete remission, but this varies for each individual. Continued therapy, support, and sometimes different treatment approaches can help improve quality of life, even if symptoms don't fully disappear.
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It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can affect your personal and social life.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
Medicines along with ERP therapy would be a customized treatment for you.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Ocd is a loop of thoughts. Feeling of fear and insecurities.
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You should book an appointment to explain your thoughts and behavior.
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Every client has some uniqueness in thinking process and behavior , so details should be revealed properly.
Remain consistent for sessions.
Remain consistent for home work given by Psychologist.
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Hi
OCD can feel relentless when you are in an active cycle, especially after years of struggle, but that does not mean it is untreatable. Many people improve significantly when treatment is tailored properly. Sometimes medicines need review, therapy needs to be ERP-focused, and hidden compulsions like rumination, reassurance seeking, checking feelings, or mental review must be addressed. “Manageable” often means thoughts may come, but they stop controlling your day. For some people symptoms reduce so much they feel close to zero for long periods.
Right now your hopelessness may be coming from exhaustion, not truth. If current treatment has not helped enough, it may mean the approach needs adjustment, not that recovery is impossible. Please consult an OCD specialist psychiatrist/clinical psychologist for a structured plan. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Ms. Rajul Nirmalkumar
Psychologist
1 yrs exp
Chennai
In my opinion, OCD can be effectively managed using appropriate interventions that can reflect into deeper patterns of anxiety, intolerance and uncertainty. OCD can be challenging but recognising the pattern of the intrusive thoughts and compulsions, can help you shift your relationship with it rather than trying to eliminate it. OCD can be understood as different parts of you trying to protect you from the underlying distress and vulnerability
I feel therapy can be deeply helpful in creating a safe space where you can begin to relate to these parts with curiosity rather than fear.
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Seek psychological help by consulting a clinical psychologist. Feel free to reach out.
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Ms. Pooja Bhargava
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Even when OCD feels constant, symptoms can reduce significantly with the right treatment adjustments. Many people are able to unlock progress
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Ms. Jesin John
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.,OCD is a manageable condition.It requires long-term management rather than a quick cure,effective treatments exists to significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it can
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