Re: About OCD and depression
Re: About OCD and depression
Posted by CCF Neurology MD(B) on February 27, 1998 at 20:11:53:
In Reply to: About OCD and depression posted by Greg on February 25, 1998 at 14:03:55:
: I would like to know if and how it's possible that
OCD's and depression both can be treated with either
therapy or medication (or perhaps both together).
Are these biological or phsycological diseases? Are both OCD's and depression a symptom of the lack of
serotonin?
=Dear Greg, patient's with OCD will usually develop depression and anxiety secondary to OCD as the disease progresses and their inability to expel/control their compulsive thoughts continues. In addition, OCD patients begin to develop increasing anxiety and fear that an idea may eventually transform itself into a new compulsion or added on to a pre-existing one. It is true that both depression and OCD can respond to behavioral modification techniques and antidepressents (both tricyclics and serotonin reuptake inhibitors). However, it is unclear whether both disorders can have as their underlying cause a decrease in serotonin and nothing more. Hope this helps. "This information is provided for general medical education purpose only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition."
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