what are some good therapies for curing OCD ( obsessive compulsive disorder)?
i have OCD and its waring me out , emotionally crippling me
thats the best you got jessica ? why bother answering even .
this section is for people with knowledge on the health issues
Exposure/Response Prevention Therapy is the gold standard treatment for compulsions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works for obsessions. You need a QUALIFIED therapist; you can find one at www.ocfoundation.org.
Good luck!
This might be helpful for obsessive thinking:
OCD thrives on resistance. If you have obsessions, don't try to reason with the obsessive thoughts as this will only intensify your symptoms. OCD is not rational, and you cannot reason your way to serenity. It may be helpful to simply accept the obsessive thought. For example, try telling yourself, “Big deal, so what?” So what if touching the shopping cart means I will contract pneumonia and die? I'm going to enjoy what little time I have left. It may sound counter-intuitive and even ludicrous, but this technique is often used in therapy and works. Simply acknowledge the thought and accept whatever worst case scenario your mind has concocted and move on.
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How to Overcome Ocd Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
One of the most effective approaches to overcome OCD help is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder is extremely difficult unless you use the subconscious mind to relieve the anxiety that you feel with this disorder. These approaches have worked on mental health conditions ranging from social anxiety to schizophrenia.
Identifying Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves irrational, repetitive thoughts that produce compulsions to follow through with repetitive behaviors. The thinking patterns are so disturbing to you that you feel compelled to exhibit certain behaviors in order to quell the thoughts. This works briefly but the thoughts just come back.
Symptoms include repetitive behaviors that make little sense. You might check to see if door or windows are locked even though you just did so. This type of checking behavior is an indicator of the problems with the patterns in your mind. Other symptoms include washing and rewashing hands, following rigid routines and rituals.
Thinking Patterns and Behavior
The thinking patterns are very difficult to control on a conscious level because you are thinking about the thoughts as you try to take control of them. This is very problematic because the more you consciously try to control the thoughts, the more powerful they become.
The more powerful the thoughts become, the more powerful the compulsion is to follow through behaviorally. The behaviors are outward manifestations of the thought processes. The cycle continues until some form of intervention is developed and implemented.
Overcome OCD Help
The support you need in overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder is available in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Some physicians may prescribe medications as well. Since this condition involves thinking, it makes perfect sense to address your cognitive realm. The behavioral approach helps you change your habits that have formed from the repetitive compulsions.
The cognitive-behavioral and medication approaches can be augmented with self-hypnosis. This is a great approach for overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder because you are working with the subconscious realm that has a direct influence on you cognition. This realm also has a direct effect on your behavior and habits as well.
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About the Author
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