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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform. These obsessions and compulsions can significantly interfere with daily activities and cause distress. OCD can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.
Symptoms of OCD:
- Obsessions (Intrusive Thoughts): Repeated, persistent, and unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause distress. Common obsessions include:
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- Excessive fear of germs or contamination
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- Extreme need for things to be symmetrical or in a specific order
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- Constant doubt about having completed tasks, such as locking the door or turning off the stove
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- Fear of harming oneself or others, even without intention
- Compulsions (Repetitive Behaviors): Behaviors that an individual feels driven to perform. Common compulsions include:
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- Excessive hand washing, cleaning, or sanitizing
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- Repeatedly checking things, such as locks, appliances, or switches
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- Compulsively counting items or repeated actions a certain number of times
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- Organizing items in a specific, precise way
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- Engaging in a continuous cycle of negative thoughts that loop endlessly in the mind without resolution. Mental rumination is considered an unobservable compulsion, making it challenging to diagnose.
Diagnosis of OCD:
Diagnosing OCD involves a comprehensive assessment by a mental health clinician, including a detailed discussion of symptoms, their impact on daily life, and any related mental health issues. The clinician uses standardized diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 to identify OCD and employs psychological assessment tools to measure the severity and nature of symptoms.
Treatment and Support for OCD:
- Psychotherapy: Various modalities, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic approaches to help individuals manage and reduce OCD symptoms.
- Neurofeedback: A type of biofeedback that uses real-time monitoring of brain activity, teaches self-regulation of brain function. For this client, neurofeedback could potentially reduce OCD symptoms by helping them gain better control over their brain’s activity patterns, thereby decreasing the intensity and frequency of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
- Lifestyle Changes: Incorporating healthy habits such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices to improve overall well-being.
If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulties related to OCD, please contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about our treatment options.
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