A type of psychotropic medication prescribed for anxiety and agitation that occur in OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and social phobia. Common brand names include benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan), and diazepam (Valium).  They work as GABA agonists. GABA is a neurotransmitter responsible for the suppression of brain activity which assuages anxiety. Other medications such as buspirone (Buspar), antihistamines, and beta-blockers can also be used as anxiolytics to treat the physiological symptoms of anxiety such as racing heart.

Anxiolytics/Anti-Anxiety Agents

Antipsychotics are a drug class used to treat psychosis and other related disorders, such as schizophrenia. There are two types of antipsychotics: first-generation or typical antipsychotics include drugs like haloperidol, and second-generation or atypical antipsychotics include drugs like risperidone. Common brand names include Haldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, and Thorazine.

Antipsychotics

Antidepressants are psychotropic medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of mood disorders like depression and anxiety. They work by addressing chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain. Different types of antidepressants target different neurotransmitters; for example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase the availability of serotonin, while serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) elevate the levels of both serotonin and norepinephrine. Common SSRIs include Prozac and Zoloft, while tricyclics include Tofranil and Elavil.

Antidepressants

- They are typically used to treat epilepsy and seizures but can also be used for mood disorders. 

- They treat epilepsy and seizures by reducing brain activity because they act on various channels in the brain. 

- They can also treat bipolar disorder by reducing symptoms of mania and depression that cause bipolar disorder. This is done by affecting sodium and calcium channels which ultimately helps neurotransmitters and the production of less severe symptoms. 

Anticonvulsants

- Currently, experts believe antidepressants and anticonvulsants may offer the most benefit for patients with OCPD
- Patients should find a prescriber with experience treating the condition and the treatment process may involve a lot of trial and error. 

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- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Medication

Treatment of OCPD

The Recovery Village (2023, May 08). Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) Treatment (Renzoni, C [Eds.] & and Patterson E.[Medically Reviewed]). The Recovery Village. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/ocpd/treatment/

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) Treatment

Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on helping the patient become self-aware of what triggers certain behaviors and how to cope with them.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

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References for treatment of OCPD

Medications and OCPD

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy centered on helping clients examine and change the relationship between their thoughts and their behaviors. The primary goal is to identify and modify cognitive distortions and self-defeating actions, thereby changing not only how individuals think but also how they act in response to various situations.

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