“What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how is it treated?”
My friend was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how is it treated?
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Dr. Laurie Cestnick
Psychologist
Floating (offices around the states of CT and MA)), Connecticut and Masschusetts (144 North Road Suite 1225, Sudbury, MA)
I made a few short videos on this topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPbpehXhczk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yKNTE1NHzM
Also, I have free videos at www.drlauriecestnick.com under "Videos for Adults"
search "OCD" in the search bar under the first video that shows up "large' -- there is a program (series of videos) there referred to as RO-DBT to help reduce rigid thinking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPbpehXhczk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yKNTE1NHzM
Also, I have free videos at www.drlauriecestnick.com under "Videos for Adults"
search "OCD" in the search bar under the first video that shows up "large' -- there is a program (series of videos) there referred to as RO-DBT to help reduce rigid thinking.
A combination of psychiatric medication and psychotherapy can help manage OCD symptoms.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People with OCD have time-consuming symptoms that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.
It is treated with CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a mental health therapist
It is treated with CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a mental health therapist
Hi, Please click on this link <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354432>for answers to your questions. Hope this helps...
