Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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What is OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, long-lasting mental health condition causing a person to experience uncontrollable obsessions (recurring thoughts or images) and the urge or compulsion to respond to an obsession in a specific way.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder greatly affects an individual’s quality of life and ability to maintain routine daily tasks without being interrupted by the urge to behave (sometimes ritualistically) in response to an obsessive thought.
OCD is a mental health condition that does not discriminate against age, gender, race, or ethnicity.
Signs & Symptoms of OCD
An individual suffering from OCD may have compulsions, obsessions, or both that interfere with school, work, or maintaining healthy relationships.
For a person to be diagnosed and get treatment for OCD, they must first complete an OCD assessment and meet certain requirements including spending at least one hour per day obsessing over uncontrollable thoughts or behaviors.
Examples of obsessive symptoms of OCD may include:
- An uncontrollable fear of contamination or germs
- Extreme thoughts about themselves or others
- Need for order, symmetry or perfection
- Need for constant reassurance
Examples of compulsive symptoms of OCD may include:
- Compulsively checking to ensure a door is locked or a light is turned off
- Constantly washing or cleaning
- Counting in certain patterns or saying words or prayers while performing certain tasks
- Need to arrange things in a specific order
How is OCD treated?
Medication Management
Medication management is an ongoing process between patient and provider that helps find the right medication and dosage to treat your symptoms both safely and effectively.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine appointments take place over our virtual video conferencing platform which allows you to connect with a BestMind provider from anywhere with internet connection.