Do people with OCD ever get over it or is it lifelong?

[Brem]

I know OCD is something that is different for everyone. Some have varying levels of OCD, where some are just small things, while others take notice of everything. Are there some people with OCD who eventually get over it? Maybe through therapy like exposure therapy? I imagine OCD is a life long condition for most, but I can see some getting over it somewhat. Is it possible?

 

[arunima]

If it's a real disorder and an intrinsic part of a person, they never get over it. Yes, they can learn to cope and manage well with it with their conscious effort and professional help. Once you acknowledge your condition and how it is interfering with your normal functioning, you can find the trigger points and how to distract when you have one.

 

[Brem]

If it's a real disorder and an intrinsic part of a person, they never get over it. Yes, they can learn to cope and manage well with it with their conscious effort and professional help. Once you acknowledge your condition and how it is interfering with your normal functioning, you can find the trigger points and how to distract when you have one.

That's what I thought, you can control it more with a lot of work, but it's something you can never truly overcome or get rid of. Someone dealing with it, will be dealing with it for the rest of their lives. But, with the tools given to them, their lives can be made easier with it.

 

[Deep]

Yes, while OCD is often lifelong, many people manage it effectively. Therapies like exposure and response prevention, along with medication, can significantly reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning over time.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I heard that OCD does not really disappear but with time people can cope with it. Treatment and time can be the determining factor. I have a friend who has a problem with it and it is still there but he has learned to live with it peacefully. It is not a simple thing, but it is not completely undoable

 

[Master-one]

I think that there will come a time when doctors might discover a cure for this condition. As of now, we are dependent on antidepressants and therapy when it comes to dealing with OCD.

 

[JennyorAlice]

I can be OCD and it's been lifelong. I don't think I'll ever get over it.

 

[Hazel]

OCD can improve significantly, but it’s often chronic. With proper treatment, usually a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), especially Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and sometimes medication, people can manage symptoms effectively, reduce compulsions, and live fulfilling lives. Some may experience long-term relief, while others need ongoing management.