[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-categories":3,"article-breakthrough-treatments-for-ocd":70},{"data":4},[5,37,57,64],{"name":6,"slug":7,"categories":8},"Productivity","productivity",[9,13,17,21,25,29,33],{"id":10,"title":11,"slug":12},17,"Branding","branding",{"id":14,"title":15,"slug":16},19,"Marketing","marketing",{"id":18,"title":19,"slug":20},20,"Work","work",{"id":22,"title":23,"slug":24},34,"Community","community",{"id":26,"title":27,"slug":28},21,"For newbies","for-newbies",{"id":30,"title":31,"slug":32},24,"Investment","investment",{"id":34,"title":35,"slug":36},22,"Finance","finance",{"name":38,"slug":39,"categories":40},"Tech","tech",[41,45,49,53],{"id":42,"title":43,"slug":44},28,"Technology","technology",{"id":46,"title":47,"slug":48},32,"Artificial Intelligence","artificial-intelligence",{"id":50,"title":51,"slug":52},26,"Security and protection","security-and-protection",{"id":54,"title":55,"slug":56},31,"YouTube Blog","youtube-blog",{"name":58,"slug":59,"categories":60},"News","news",[61],{"id":62,"title":58,"slug":63},18,"quasanews",{"name":65,"slug":66,"categories":67},"Business","business",[68],{"id":69,"title":65,"slug":66},16,{"post":71,"published_news":96,"popular_news":166,"categories":236},{"title":72,"description":73,"meta_title":72,"meta_description":73,"meta_keywords":74,"text":75,"slug":76,"created_at":77,"publish_at":78,"formatted_created_at":79,"category_id":42,"links":80,"view_type":85,"video_url":86,"views":87,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"category":90},"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD","There is no outright cure for OCD, but several highly effective treatments can help reduce the symptoms.","Breakthrough Treatments for OCD, health","\u003Cp>Hello!\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-4.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"187\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-4.jpeg\" width=\"269\" />\u003C/picture>There is no outright cure for OCD, but several highly effective treatments can help reduce the symptoms. OCD as a mental health condition is treated with medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The first step in the process is a diagnosis of OCD. Once a patient has met the criteria of OCD, therapists/doctors can apply a treatment regimen.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD are the gold standard. Other examinations and evaluations include a psychological assessment and physical exam. However, it can prove challenging to diagnose OCD correctly.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The symptoms of this disorder mimic many other psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety-related disorders, major depressive disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, among others. More commonly, a patient may present with multiple conditions simultaneously.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch4>Medication and Therapy for Treating OCD\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>Medications that are typically used to treat OCD include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and clomipramine (Anafranil). SSRIs are generally considered the first line of treatment, as they tend to have fewer side effects than the other medication options. CBT for OCD usually involves exposure and response prevention (ERP), a type of therapy that gradually exposes the patient to their fear triggers while teaching them how to resist the urge to engage in their compulsive behaviors.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-6.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"115\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-6.jpeg\" width=\"300\" />\u003C/picture>It is important to remember there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating OCD, and what works for a specific person may not work for another. In addition, in some cases, medication and therapy may not be enough to alleviate symptoms completely, and patients may require additional treatment options, such as Deep TMS™, hospitalization, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Also read: \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/how-to-choose-the-perfect-domain-name\">How to choose The Perfect Domain Name\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch4>Is There or Isn’t There A Cure For OCD?\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>It appears that the majority of people experience relief from their OCD symptoms, given the proper treatment regimen. A powerful treatment option for OCD is exposure and response prevention, known as ERP. This form of therapy forms part of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). ERP is a unique form of behavioral therapy that helps patients confront their fear triggers without engaging in their compulsive behaviors. So, can OCD be cured or not?\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-3.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"187\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/648-3.jpeg\" width=\"270\" />\u003C/picture>One study found that 84% of patients who underwent CBT with ERP experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, and 58% were considered in remission from OCD.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>These results suggest that CBT with ERP is a highly effective treatment for OCD.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>But, it’s essential to understand that not everyone will respond to this treatment in the same way, and some people may require additional treatment options, such as medication, TMS, or hospitalization.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Since OCD is a mental health condition, it makes sense that thought processes play into it. If a patient can be trained to think differently about an experience, the actions around those thoughts may be different too. With OCD, a patient must embrace their condition to do something about it. OCD is part of the person; it’s not a defect – it’s a series of thought processes that manifest in actions.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-right\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/660-8.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"161\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/660-8.jpeg\" width=\"300\" />\u003C/picture>\u003Cstrong>Let’s identify some of the most common features in OCD:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Thinking about calamity, disaster, and end of world scenarios\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>Thoughts that are repugnant, reprehensible, or outright criminal\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>An obsession with cleanliness, routine, hygiene, germs, and fixed ways of doing things\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Several things are notable about these thoughts:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Col>\n\t\u003Cli>They are all about potential future events.\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>They are usually about something bad happening.\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>They often involve some inflexibility or rigidity.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/658-3.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"199\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/658-3.jpeg\" width=\"254\" />\u003C/picture>Now, let’s think about how we can reframe these thoughts. Instead of thinking about calamity, disaster, and the end of the world, what if we thought about potential future events as opportunities? Instead of thinking that our thoughts are repugnant or criminal, what if we felt that they were just thoughts?\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>And instead of obsessing over cleanliness, routine, and fixed ways of doing things, what if we embraced change and flexibility?\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>By changing our thought processes, we can change our actions. If we can learn to think differently about our OCD, we can learn to act differently, too.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch4>What happens if we don’t treat OCD?\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>If OCD is left untreated, it can significantly impact a person’s life. OCD can lead to social isolation, as people with the condition may be afraid to leave their homes or interact with others. This disorder can also cause problems at work or at school, as people with OCD may have difficulty concentrating or completing tasks. OCD can be utterly debilitating in severe cases, preventing people from living everyday lives. If you believe that you or a person you know may have OCD, it is essential to seek professional help.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/658-4.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Breakthrough Treatments for OCD\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"158\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/foto-15/658-4.jpg\" width=\"300\" />\u003C/picture>In summary, there are many powerful treatments for OCD, including medication, therapy, and FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation. Combining treatments for patients can bring about significant relief, and patients can live a largely stress-free life with the proper treatment.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Thank you!\u003Cbr />\nJoin us on social networks!\u003Cbr />\nSee you!\u003C/p>","breakthrough-treatments-for-ocd","2022-08-03T13:26:27.000000Z","2022-08-03T12:30:00.000000Z","03.08.2022",{"image":81,"image_webp":82,"thumb":83,"thumb_webp":84},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/UEarEG6vCqwS9fAC1VhkmOH95aVm5YhQC7Bgd6YW.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/UEarEG6vCqwS9fAC1VhkmOH95aVm5YhQC7Bgd6YW.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/UEarEG6vCqwS9fAC1VhkmOH95aVm5YhQC7Bgd6YW.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/UEarEG6vCqwS9fAC1VhkmOH95aVm5YhQC7Bgd6YW.webp","large",null,1831,0,"en",{"id":42,"title":43,"slug":44,"meta_title":91,"meta_description":92,"meta_keywords":93,"deleted_at":86,"created_at":94,"updated_at":95,"lang":89},"Technology | AI Breakthroughs and Fresh News | QUASA","All the most interesting and useful about technologies. Exclusive articles from technologies you won't find anywhere else.","Technology, tech, business, ai, gadget, gadgets, life hacks","2023-03-23T08:15:32.000000Z","2026-04-22T15:05:32.000000Z",[97,113,126,139,152],{"title":98,"description":99,"slug":100,"created_at":101,"publish_at":102,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":104,"links":105,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":111,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"Senate Unanimously Bans Its Members from Trading on Prediction Markets — Effective Immediately","What is already clear is that the prediction-market boom has reached a regulatory inflection point: the platforms have grown too big and too politically sensitive to ignore, yet too lucrative — and too useful to certain interests — to shut down entirely.","senate-unanimously-bans-its-members-from-trading-on-prediction-markets-effective-immediately","2026-05-04T19:32:49.000000Z","2026-05-10T11:23:00.000000Z","10.05.2026",{"title":58,"slug":63},{"image":106,"image_webp":107,"thumb":108,"thumb_webp":109},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/tkI34jOiw8xlpPYillqzfjjSOT2bDJxfKsJ2g2xu.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/tkI34jOiw8xlpPYillqzfjjSOT2bDJxfKsJ2g2xu.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/tkI34jOiw8xlpPYillqzfjjSOT2bDJxfKsJ2g2xu.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/tkI34jOiw8xlpPYillqzfjjSOT2bDJxfKsJ2g2xu.webp","small",61,false,{"title":114,"description":115,"slug":116,"created_at":117,"publish_at":118,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":119,"links":120,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":125,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"Maryland Becomes First U.S. State to Ban “Surveillance Pricing” in Grocery Stores","Maryland has drawn a sharp line in the sand against one of the most controversial pricing practices of the AI era.","maryland-becomes-first-u-s-state-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-in-grocery-stores","2026-05-04T19:21:04.000000Z","2026-05-10T09:13:00.000000Z",{"title":35,"slug":36},{"image":121,"image_webp":122,"thumb":123,"thumb_webp":124},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/AhATaOF1ocOMfLXBqlCyVbDgkFNxgeKTkSQD4ecd.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/AhATaOF1ocOMfLXBqlCyVbDgkFNxgeKTkSQD4ecd.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/AhATaOF1ocOMfLXBqlCyVbDgkFNxgeKTkSQD4ecd.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/AhATaOF1ocOMfLXBqlCyVbDgkFNxgeKTkSQD4ecd.webp",74,{"title":127,"description":128,"slug":129,"created_at":130,"publish_at":131,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":132,"links":133,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":138,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"The Loop: Joan Westenberg’s Powerful Essay on Why Human Nature Guarantees History Repeats Itself","If you’re tired of the endless “AI bubble” debate, Joan Westenberg has written the essay that puts every financial panic, political upheaval, and technological frenzy into a single, sobering framework.","the-loop-joan-westenberg-s-powerful-essay-on-why-human-nature-guarantees-history-repeats-itself","2026-05-04T19:10:31.000000Z","2026-05-10T06:04:00.000000Z",{"title":58,"slug":63},{"image":134,"image_webp":135,"thumb":136,"thumb_webp":137},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/h0ngAzhj3Lu2rYRCW8Sky2KjPBtae0k2vWr3f07x.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/h0ngAzhj3Lu2rYRCW8Sky2KjPBtae0k2vWr3f07x.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/h0ngAzhj3Lu2rYRCW8Sky2KjPBtae0k2vWr3f07x.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/h0ngAzhj3Lu2rYRCW8Sky2KjPBtae0k2vWr3f07x.webp",89,{"title":140,"description":141,"slug":142,"created_at":143,"publish_at":144,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":145,"links":146,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":151,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"GitHub’s Switch to Usage Pricing Reignites the AI Economics Debate — And Ed Zitron Is Back With Another Bubble Warning","GitHub’s quiet but seismic shift from flat-rate subscriptions to usage-based pricing for Copilot has done what no earnings call or hype cycle could: it has forced the AI industry to confront the uncomfortable math behind the curtain.","github-s-switch-to-usage-pricing-reignites-the-ai-economics-debate-and-ed-zitron-is-back-with-another-bubble-warning","2026-05-04T19:00:43.000000Z","2026-05-10T03:53:00.000000Z",{"title":43,"slug":44},{"image":147,"image_webp":148,"thumb":149,"thumb_webp":150},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BC3kkxlo7SZEI4g0D8e01yDXZyqF77TaTgCjfWNZ.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BC3kkxlo7SZEI4g0D8e01yDXZyqF77TaTgCjfWNZ.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BC3kkxlo7SZEI4g0D8e01yDXZyqF77TaTgCjfWNZ.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BC3kkxlo7SZEI4g0D8e01yDXZyqF77TaTgCjfWNZ.webp",104,{"title":153,"description":154,"slug":155,"created_at":156,"publish_at":157,"formatted_created_at":158,"category":159,"links":160,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":165,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"Talkie-1930: The Largest “Vintage” LLM Ever Built, Trained Exclusively on a World That Ended in 1930","The roadmap is ambitious. The team aims to release a GPT-3-class vintage model by summer 2026. If they can grow the pre-1931 corpus beyond one trillion tokens, they believe they can reach the capability level of the original ChatGPT.","talkie-1930-the-largest-vintage-llm-ever-built-trained-exclusively-on-a-world-that-ended-in-1930","2026-05-04T18:48:16.000000Z","2026-05-09T11:40:00.000000Z","09.05.2026",{"title":47,"slug":48},{"image":161,"image_webp":162,"thumb":163,"thumb_webp":164},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/6bm4kJDAVGZ91qAYwOKGdBOrQtJYqP0ODYbsgxVY.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/6bm4kJDAVGZ91qAYwOKGdBOrQtJYqP0ODYbsgxVY.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/6bm4kJDAVGZ91qAYwOKGdBOrQtJYqP0ODYbsgxVY.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/6bm4kJDAVGZ91qAYwOKGdBOrQtJYqP0ODYbsgxVY.webp",192,[167,180,195,207,222],{"title":168,"description":169,"slug":170,"created_at":171,"publish_at":172,"formatted_created_at":173,"category":174,"links":175,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":178,"likes":179,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur","Entrepreneur is a French word that means an enterpriser. Enterprisers are people who undertake a business or enterprise with the chance of earning profits or suffering from loss.","the-anatomy-of-an-entrepreneur","2021-08-04T15:18:21.000000Z","2025-12-14T06:09:00.000000Z","14.12.2025",{"title":65,"slug":66},{"image":176,"image_webp":86,"thumb":177,"thumb_webp":177},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/mVsXPTMuHZuI7UXCsENgL1Qwp1uSOf7Rz3uVPMfm.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/mVsXPTMuHZuI7UXCsENgL1Qwp1uSOf7Rz3uVPMfm.webp",73592,2,{"title":181,"description":182,"slug":183,"created_at":184,"publish_at":185,"formatted_created_at":186,"category":187,"links":188,"view_type":85,"video_url":86,"views":193,"likes":194,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"Advertising on QUASA","QUASA MEDIA is read by more than 400 thousand people a month. We offer to place your article, add a link or order the writing of an article for publication.","advertising-on-quasa","2022-07-06T07:33:02.000000Z","2025-12-15T17:33:02.000000Z","15.12.2025",{"title":58,"slug":63},{"image":189,"image_webp":190,"thumb":191,"thumb_webp":192},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.webp",73400,4,{"title":196,"description":197,"slug":198,"created_at":199,"publish_at":200,"formatted_created_at":201,"category":202,"links":203,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":206,"likes":194,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"What is a Startup?","A startup is not a new company, not a tech company, nor a new tech company. You can be a new tech company, if your goal is not to grow high and fast; then, you are not a startup. ","what-is-a-startup","2021-08-04T12:05:17.000000Z","2025-12-17T13:02:00.000000Z","17.12.2025",{"title":65,"slug":66},{"image":204,"image_webp":86,"thumb":205,"thumb_webp":205},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/EOsQhSW3VXyG7a6NPdE1oZd00xfJXe3bjY5aJGb7.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/EOsQhSW3VXyG7a6NPdE1oZd00xfJXe3bjY5aJGb7.webp",70921,{"title":208,"description":209,"slug":210,"created_at":211,"publish_at":212,"formatted_created_at":213,"category":214,"links":215,"view_type":110,"video_url":86,"views":220,"likes":179,"lang":89,"comments_count":221,"is_pinned":112},"Top 5 Tips to Make More Money as a Content Creator","Content creators are one of the most desired job titles right now. Who wouldn’t want to earn a living online?","top-5-tips-to-make-more-money-as-a-content-creator","2022-01-17T17:31:51.000000Z","2026-01-17T11:30:00.000000Z","17.01.2026",{"title":19,"slug":20},{"image":216,"image_webp":217,"thumb":218,"thumb_webp":219},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.webp",44708,1,{"title":223,"description":224,"slug":225,"created_at":226,"publish_at":227,"formatted_created_at":228,"category":229,"links":230,"view_type":85,"video_url":86,"views":235,"likes":179,"lang":89,"comments_count":88,"is_pinned":112},"8 Logo Design Tips for Small Businesses","Your logo tells the story of your business and the values you stand for.","8-logo-design-tips-for-small-businesses","2021-12-04T21:59:52.000000Z","2025-05-05T03:30:00.000000Z","05.05.2025",{"title":15,"slug":16},{"image":231,"image_webp":232,"thumb":233,"thumb_webp":234},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.webp",43642,[237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249],{"title":23,"slug":24},{"title":47,"slug":48},{"title":55,"slug":56},{"title":43,"slug":44},{"title":51,"slug":52},{"title":31,"slug":32},{"title":35,"slug":36},{"title":27,"slug":28},{"title":19,"slug":20},{"title":15,"slug":16},{"title":58,"slug":63},{"title":11,"slug":12},{"title":65,"slug":66}]