Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD Treatment

For Myself

Obsessive compulsive disorder thoughts can be devastating for oneself to hold with. These are unwelcome involuntary mental patterns or unpleasant ideas that may be upsetting or turn into an obsession. This can also lead to depression and many of them deal it through substance abuse.

According to the World Health Organization, 50% of the OCD cases are severe, only 10% of the sufferers receive the treatment. It is one of the top 10 most disabling diseases worldwide.

Although OCD is a chronic condition, it is treatable. However, it often remains undiagnosed as sufferers are ashamed to talk about their symptoms due to the stigma attached to it. It is important, to be honest with your therapist.

If you are one of those persons who is badly dealing with such a deliberating illness, then you are not alone. There are ways in which we can help you deal with them.

A treatment plan for OCD will involve a combination of:

Cognitive behavioral therapy, a form of talk therapy with a therapist to change the way you respond to intrusive thoughts
Medication, such as antidepressants to reduce underlying anxiety.

Overcome your OCD and take control of your life today. Let go of the unwanted thought and enjoy your life again. We are there to help you. Get more information about the best OCD treatment by visiting us. We strive to help people overcome OCD one step at a time.

For Parent

Most of us have little rituals or superstitions. We might check the oven or the curling iron (once) to be sure it really is off. And many of them are super-organized in a way that helps them to be productive, but when the thoughts haunt a person throughout the day, if rituals begin to take up a lot of time and mental energy, it might be OCD.

If you feel your parent is behaving in an above-mentioned manner, then it is advisable you help them get diagnosed and seek a proper treatment for OCD.

Imagine being in your loved one’s shoes. By understanding how they feel, you can begin to relate and connect. Also, it is wise you learn about the specific symptoms and habits of theirs that develop and consider getting help from therapists.

Through best OCD treatments and therapies, your parent will be able to better control their own behavior, leading to improved functioning at home and in relationships. Learning and practicing those therapies requires time and effort, but it has lasting benefits for your parent.

In this journey of helping your parent from OCD, remember, you are not alone. We are here to help you in many ways. Feel free to reach us and we will help you with an illuminating perspective about what it feels to suffer living with a debilitating and distressing condition and how best you can offer support and encouragement to your parent. Call us today!

For Partner

Mental illnesses such as OCD affects millions of people around the world. Understanding and treating the illness is the key to living a healthy, normal life. How to know if your partner is dealing with OCD? Watch for these below-listed symptoms. Due to the nature of the illness, it exhibits two categories of symptoms:

Obsessions including -

Fear of causing harm to others, fear of germs, Need for order, etc. Intrusive, persistent, unwanted thoughts and images, or urges that cause a anxiety or a distress. These also includes obsessive ruminations that allow a mind of a person to go in a wrong direction.

Compulsions including-

Repeated cleaning, repeatedly checking things, such as doors, performing a task-specific number of times, hoarding, etc.

Whether or not your partner is dealing with OCD, then here's what step by step that can be helpful to do-

Watch out for the warning signs
Get an accurate diagnosis
Find information about the latest treatments
Learn about the prevention strategies and coping skills
Reach out to a therapist for best advice and help.

With the help of counseling and therapy treatments, your partner can get the help to understand the part of the psyche that’s more prone to react negatively to those intrusive thoughts. Also, 70% of the people with OCD are treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, which has proven to be a highly effective form of treating OCD.

If you notice any of the above symptoms in your partner, please do not hesitate to call us for help. Find out more valuable information about the best OCD treatment through the help of a therapist.

For Child

OCD is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents. The disorder can be intense and challenging for children and their family and highly disruptive in their daily life. The presentation of OCD symptoms may be atypical and unusual, which may lead to misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis.

One of the first things and the best way parents and family members can do is to be educated about the illness. Without any knowledge of OCD, the most logical thing a parent might do would be to reassure or dismiss their child. However, these seemingly logical responses can have unintended negative results.

Learning about the counseling and therapy treatment for OCD in your child can help with -

Breaking the cycle debilitating rituals
Empowering your child to take back control of his/ her life
Maximizing your child’s recovery whether on or off medication
Overcoming their irrational thoughts and behaviors.

Free your child from OCD today! Your kid matters. Like any other health issues, it is important to address mental health issues such as OCD quickly and effectively. Feel free to call us to know more about OCD treatment in a child.

For Friend

How do you know if your friend is having OCD or not? Here are the indications -

Overly obsessed with order and symmetry
Obsessive cleaning- both the self and the surrounding environment
Having disturbing intrusive thoughts
Worry about becoming violent or aggressive
Have thoughts concerning religion
Unpleasant sexual thoughts

People who are aware of OCD in a loved one can help by increasing their knowledge of the condition. This makes it easier to show understanding and to remind the sufferer that the obsession is just a thought. Family and friends can help the sufferer to refocus and should encourage and motivate the sufferer to remain involved in everyday activities. At the same time, it is extremely important that family and friends do not get drawn into “helping” with any compulsions, as this reinforces the sufferer’s need for reassurance.

Is your friend drowning into OCD? Help them get the support they need. Visit us and take an advantage of this opportunity to speak with an OCD expert. Doing so/ consulting them with a therapist can help them in an effective way possible to manage the specific OCD symptoms and change their life forever.

Bring the happiness back into your friend's life by understanding their behaviors and encouraging them to seek appropriate OCD treatment today. Call us today for the betterment of your friend.

For Teen

According to research studies, the obsessive-compulsive disorder usually begins in adolescence or young adulthood and as is seen in as many as 1 in 200 children and adolescents. The obsessions and compulsions cause a significant anxiety or distress, or they interfere with the teen's normal routine, academic functioning, social activities, or relationships.

As teens age, they may fear that they will become ill with germs, or with contaminated food or have different types of OCD. To cope with their feelings, they develop rituals. Teens often feel shame and embarrassment about their OCD. Many fear it means they are hesitant to talk about their behaviors and thoughts.

Good communication between parents and teens can increase understanding of the problems and help the parents appropriately support their teen. Most of the teens with OCD can be treated effectively with a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

Don't let your teen suffer from this baffling illness that can be debilitating for them in school, with friends, and family. Help is now available! Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a standard treatment for OCD and offers youngsters and their families the path to mastery over OCD.

Call us today, and talk with a therapist who can describe OCD, and its treatment clearly and simply through the eyes of your teen. Learn more about the essence of effective behavior therapy for OCD. Do not hesitate to visit us today. We will make every effort in helping your teen get rid of OCD.