Does OCD ever go away on its own or with medicine? (I mean completely stop, not temporarily.)?

Question

I'm just wondering if anyone has ever been freed of their OCD with or without medicine, and what did they do?

Answer 1

I've had OCD my whole life. Even when I was little, I could tell I was different from the other kids..by my thoughts and actions..but I didn't really think anything of it. To me, it was normal, to outsiders it may have seemed strange, but I didn't think it was a problem..I didn't know any better...until the day I completely freaked out. My mom took me to a doctor and was finally diagnosed with OCD at 17. The doctor put me on Zoloft which I continuously took for about 2 years. After learning on how to overcome my irrationalities, I was able to wean myself off of the Zoloft. It's been 6 years since I've taken Zoloft or seen a doctor and I've been completely fine without it. I've learned to train my brain to "snap" out of it, if a problem ever arises. I may need a lil reassurance now and then, but for the most part I'm OCD free, at least not like I used to be. I'm sure I'll be paranoid about things the rest of my life...but sometimes that can be a good thing.
So don't worry..hehe...you'll be able to live a normal life without medication...which I believe is sorta a crutch on helping you to understand why you do the things you do. For me, OCD has become less apparent the older I get. You don't need medication really...I believe communication is key, especially with your doctor or loved ones.
I hope this helps, good luck to you and feel free to contact me anytime if you need help, because I understand : )

Answer 2

Hi

Yes it can be over come. I had OCD from 15yrs old to 28. My doctor put me on Paxil I had to take it for 2yrs. He told me there were studied that found Serotonin re uptake inhibitors can actually rewire the brain in some cases. I also saw a good therapist who helped me stop my obsessions. I am now 46 and am still OCD free. Don't give up. Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

I would keep asking until you get answers from those who have overcome/healed their OCD.

I believe it is possible, though I don't have direct personal experience.

OCD is often a symptom (ie, not the root cause) of an underlying stress, could be repressed memories, bad childhood, traumatic events (car accidents, big emotional upsets, even birth is considered a trauma).

I believe OCD to based upon fear. Can you look in the mirror without fear. Most of us can't. OCD takes a fear and magnifies it. Sometimes like the tiny sliver in our foot (that gives us so much pain) that we cannot see without a magnifying glass...things like OCD can be like that.

Answer 4

OCD can be tamed with medication but it will never truly go away. many people with OCD are very well controlled on medication, but they also have to learn their triggers - that is, what makes your OCD really come in to play. for some people, stress makes their OCD begin to rage. for others, it might be messiness, loud noises, or crowded places. you will always have to find ways to keep your OCD at bay, even if you are on medication, because the medication alone will not control it.

Answer 5

It is a mental disorder that can only be only overcome with years of counsel. it is difficult because thier is no true "cure" for anything, it will be something you battle with for life.