• Question: How do mental issues such as OCD work? Is it possible to stop yourself from your habits? What can be done to prevent new habits from developing?

    Asked by eliotbenvie to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 21 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by lovetolife, MCR.
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      Suzi Gage answered on 21 Jun 2011:

      Hi @eliotbenvie
      Great question! It is possible to treat OCD yes. Generally behavioural therapy is used whereby therapists will talk to a person about their repetitive habits, and help them see around them and see that they don’t help them. Sometimes people will also be given anti-depressants called SSRIs.

      There’s more info on the NHS website here
      http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Obsessive-compulsive-disorder/Pages/Treatment.aspx

      Let me know if you’d like more info!

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