OCD occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle
of being compulsive and obsessive with their behavior.
An example is when someone washes their hands continuously afraid of germs.
Another example is when someone has to have their things perfectly neat and in order.
Another example is when someone has to have their things perfectly neat and in order.
Individuals who have OCD can have unwanted,
intrusive thoughts, images or urges that can trigger extreme distressing
feelings.
Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in in attempt to get
rid of the obsessions and/or to decrease their distress.
Reference:(International OCD Foundation, Boston )
While medication can help, there are also others ways to help OCD.
CBT
(Cognitive Behavior Therapy) is one of the leading therapeutic techniques used to treat
OCD. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is now used in place of traditional psychoanalysis and many other forms of therapy because
researchers have learned over the past 15 years that other techniques usually
have little impact on the underlying causes of the disorder (ruminating
thoughts and fears) and its symptoms.
A Clinical Mental Health Counselor can implement CBT to help OCD
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals to better understand the thoughts and feelings that can influence their behaviors.
CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders which includes fear, various addictions, depression, and anxiety.
It is also helpful to:
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals to better understand the thoughts and feelings that can influence their behaviors.
CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders which includes fear, various addictions, depression, and anxiety.
It is also helpful to:
Reduce and mange stress
Get adequate sleep
Eat foods that are rich in Vitamin B and omega
3
Meditate, do yoga and exercise
Seek support from others
Reference: (Natural treatment plan for OCD, Dr. Axe)
Special thanks to my lovely daughter Celina Barbour for her research assistance contribution
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