Generally speaking those suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder are struggling with an inability to control their thoughts and have come up with ways, otherwise known as compulsions, to lower their discomfort and to stop those thoughts.
At Adir Wellness we help you to overcome those limitations and become the person that you want to be. Utilizing the latest in evidence based treatment, such as ERP and ACT I can help you to stop obsessive thoughts from controlling your life.
What is OCD? Generally speaking, those suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder are struggling with an inability to control their thoughts and have come up with ways, otherwise known as compulsions, to lower their discomfort and to stop those thoughts. OCD is identified by repeated intrusive and unwanted thoughts, impulses and images,
which are known as obsessions and repetitive behavioral and mental rituals, which are known as compulsions.
Some prevalent obsessions are damage to oneself or others,
unwanted sexual thoughts, obsessions with religion, faith, overwhelming disgust with things that most people are okay with and fears of getting sick. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that an individual use to relieve their anxiety or discomfort. Checking, seeking reassurance, repeating behaviors or facial movements, mental rituals and avoidance are some common compulsions.
People with OCD are generally conscious and aware that their behavior is irrational and unnecessary yet feel unable to control themselves. OCD can take up many hours of a person’s day and can cause a lot of distress and emotional pain. OCD can significantly affect their work, family and social relationships.
Living with an individual with OCD can be stressful, demanding and exhausting. Family members and friends may be deeply involved in the rituals of the OCD sufferer and may have to take responsibility for and take care of the many responsibilities that the individual with OCD cannot take on. This often leads to a distressing experience and stressful environment.
Adir Wellness offers therapy for OCD to help those living with the disorder. Adir Wellness integrates the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These methods have been proven through research to be beneficial to many patients. At Adir Wellness treatment is approached as a partnership between the counselor and the patient. While your OCD specialist may the expert on OCD, you are the expert on yourself, and no two people with OCD are alike. Get in touch with us today.