... that is most commonly used are psychotherapy and pharmacotheraphy. The psychotherapy most commonly used is behavior therapy and cognitive therapy, usually a combination of both. In behavior therapy, the techniques used are systematic desensitization and flooding. Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the client to over-increasing anxiety provoking stimuli. Flooding on the other hand, allows the client to face ... the disorder to diminish completely (Internet 6). Current Strategies for Treatment v/s Resistant OCD Although the majority of patients with OCD can be helped thr...

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