About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It is characterized by obsessions (which cause marked anxiety or distress) and/or by compulsions (which serve to neutralize anxiety).
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It is characterized by obsessions (which cause marked anxiety or distress) and/or by compulsions (which serve to neutralize anxiety).
OCD and spectrum disorders are usually treated with a combination of medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Exposure-Response-Prevention, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, is the primary technique used to treat OCD.
For many years, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was thought to be an exceptionally problematic disorder to treat, and was often misdiagnosed. Traditional psychoanalysis consistently had little impact on the disorder, and other psychotherapies were equally unsuccessful.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you may feel you are the only person facing the difficulties of this illness.
For most, religious beliefs provide moral and spiritual guidance, a sense of purpose, comfort, structure, and community. However, for those with scrupulosity, religion becomes compulsive, joyless and a source of anxiety and stress.