Conclusion

Comparative analysis of therapies that is associated with the disease and a discussion of the alternative choice which would be the acceptance of OCD and associated symptoms in context of society.

As we have seen, multiple methods for the treatment of OCD exist. Traditional methods include pharmacological and nonpharmacological actions like Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Cognithive Behavioral Therapy respectively. When common treatments fail, neurosurgery takes place as alternative ways to relieve symptoms. Because of the cost, risks and uncertainty of these procedures, neurosurgeries must only be considered in severe cases of OCD and as mentioned, when common treatments are not effective. Due to outcomes in treatments with SSRI’s and CBT, the first one is considered to be more effective but a combination of both pharmacological and nonpharmacological options may also reduce symptoms. Further studies are required to evaluate which of the two, combination of medication and therapy or medication alone, are superior. In neurosurgeries, DBS is considered to be the one with fewer complications but the most expensive one in comparison to cingulotomy and capsulotomy. Combination of both cingulotomy and DBS as mentioned did not yield superior outcomes and the results are comparable or almost equal to DBS results. Between surgeries, it seems like capsulotomy is superior to cingulotomy but not to DBS. On the other hand, capsulotomy is a recommended procedure because of it low cost.

Mental disorders are highly stigmatized among society. People with conditions like OCD or others don’t feel comfortable speaking about it and in some cases they are resilient to seek treatment. Because of this, many people with OCD live their life without knowing that they have the condition and fear to feel unaccepted if they discuss their struggles. Because of this, many people lack the tools necessary to control their symptoms and fail to accept and consider this condition as part of their life. Studies have demonstrated that OCD can be in some part positive to individuals.  People who have the condition also tend to be more creative and skilled in the science field and other areas in their life. Although OCD is characterized to be time consuming, frustrating and a big anxious creator, some individuals with the disorder can gain a beneficial aspect out of it. People with different types of OCD can be very meticulous in their professional lives, more goal oriented, organized, perfectionists and because of their compulsions if possible that they develop some rituals that improve their physical health. In general, is necessary to increase awareness of mental disorders in a way that decreases the taboo of speaking about them and in this way make a society with a much more improved mental health.

Keywords: OCD, therapy, treatments, neurosurgeries, CBT, Intrapersonal, extrapersonal