April 1, 2007 Keeping An Open Mind

Have you ever had a thought that would not go away? Do you have a tendency to become preoccupied or to persistently dwell on things? Do you feel the need to touch or to count things over and over again in order to feel calm?   If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be dealing with a form of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Most people get preoccupied or obsess about something, a thought or feeling, once in a while. A student might obsess about a test, a parent about the safety of a child, a working person about the possibility of losing a job.  We are all capable of being obsessive. It is when obsessive thoughts and compulsive  behaviors (rituals) control a person's life that a diagnosis of OCD may be justified. Please read on

OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of several types of anxiety disorders. It is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that a person feels compelled to repeat. These behaviors become ritualized in an often futile attempt to cope with anxiety. It is as if one is stuck in first gear, unable to accelerate or move forward until the ritual is completed. The compulsive behaviors are driven by obsessions, thoughts or impulses that are irrational and uncontrolla... Please read on

Treating OCD As with many illnesses, no cure has yet been found for OCD. There are some effective treatments, however, that can significantly improve a person’s life by reducing the occurrence of unwanted thoughts and behaviors. Behavioral Therapy Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, a form of behavior therapy, is often the treatment approach of choice for OCD sufferers. Here the patient is repeatedly exposed to the feared object (obsession) but must lea... Please read on

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