Talking to Your Doctor About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Amy Scholten, MPH A treatment plan should be based on your health and wellness goals. Talk to your doctor honestly about your concerns with OCD and treatment. An active role in your care will help to reach best outcomes. General Tips for Gathering InformationHere are some tips that will help:
Specific Questions to Ask Your DoctorAbout Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderLet your doctor know about symptoms and any day to day problems you are having. Be honest. This information will help the doctor make a plan. If your doctor thinks OCD is possible, feel free to ask:
About Treatment Options
About CounselingYou can talk to a counselor before you begin treatment. This will help you find a counselor whom you feel comfortable with. Some questions to ask are:
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
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Tips for talking to your doctor. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at:https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Accessed January 13, 2020.
Last reviewed May 2020 by Adrian Preda, MD Last Updated: 7/29/2020 |
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