OCD Awareness Week Oct 13-19th 2019
What is OCD?
OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder. A person with OCD experiences obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive and unwanted thoughts. Compulsions are the behaviors that a person engages in to reduce the discomfort of the obsessions.
I don't wash my hands or check things repeatedly, are there other forms of OCD?
YES! Handwashing and checking are some of the most talked about forms of OCD but there are so many more categories that aren't talked about. Some of the other categories include, but are not limited to- Harm OCD, Religious Obsessions, Sexual Thoughts, and Perfectionism.
I have been seeing a therapist but do not feel like my OCD is getting any better, why?
The gold standard treatment for OCD is called ERP- Exposure and Response Prevention. Some people also benefit from medication to manage symptoms of OCD. Find a therapist who utilizes ERP for the most effective treatment of OCD.
Where can I get more information about OCD?
The International OCD Foundation is a great resource. https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/
Here's a quiz to support OCD Awareness Week: How OCD Are You? https://www.quiz-maker.com/QYJYUP1
You can help increase awareness of OCD. Follow others as their face their fears for OCD Awareness Week with #FaceYourFear https://iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek/
OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder. A person with OCD experiences obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive and unwanted thoughts. Compulsions are the behaviors that a person engages in to reduce the discomfort of the obsessions.
I don't wash my hands or check things repeatedly, are there other forms of OCD?
YES! Handwashing and checking are some of the most talked about forms of OCD but there are so many more categories that aren't talked about. Some of the other categories include, but are not limited to- Harm OCD, Religious Obsessions, Sexual Thoughts, and Perfectionism.
I have been seeing a therapist but do not feel like my OCD is getting any better, why?
The gold standard treatment for OCD is called ERP- Exposure and Response Prevention. Some people also benefit from medication to manage symptoms of OCD. Find a therapist who utilizes ERP for the most effective treatment of OCD.
Where can I get more information about OCD?
The International OCD Foundation is a great resource. https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/
Here's a quiz to support OCD Awareness Week: How OCD Are You? https://www.quiz-maker.com/QYJYUP1
You can help increase awareness of OCD. Follow others as their face their fears for OCD Awareness Week with #FaceYourFear https://iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek/
