March J S, Johnston H, Greist J H
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison.
Am Fam Physician. 1989 May;39(5):175-82.
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder complain of anxiety-producing intrusive thoughts and/or perform repetitive, anxiety-reducing rituals. A combination of behavior therapy and drug therapy is generally beneficial in this relatively common disorder. Behavior therapy consists of exposing patients to anxiety-provoking situations and helping them avoid ritualistic responses. Drug therapy appears to work by blocking serotonin reuptake in the brain.
强迫症患者会抱怨产生焦虑的侵入性想法和/或进行重复性的、减轻焦虑的仪式行为。行为疗法和药物疗法相结合通常对这种相对常见的疾病有益。行为疗法包括让患者暴露于引发焦虑的情境中，并帮助他们避免仪式化反应。药物疗法似乎是通过阻断大脑中的血清素再摄取来起作用的。
