Some people with OCD can be completely cured after treatment. Others may still have OCD, but they can enjoy significant relief from their symptoms. Treatments typically employ both medication and lifestyle changes including behavior modification therapy.

Can OCD ever go away?

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms generally wax and wane over time. Because of this, many individuals diagnosed with OCD may suspect that their OCD comes and goes or even goes away—only to return. However, as mentioned above, obsessive-compulsive traits never truly go away. Instead, they require ongoing management.

Is OCD permanent?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic condition. This means it won't fix itself and is generally not cured completely. So to the first question: OCD does not go away on its own, without treatment.