What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

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Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by frequent obsessive thoughts and behaviours that interrupt a person’s day, impeding their ability to go through their day smoothly. These intrusive obsessive thoughts lead the person to frequently and repetitively do behaviours to remove the feared stressor. There are four main categories of obsessions and compulsions: checking, removing contamination, arranging and ordering, and unwanted thoughts.

  • Helps you understand your obsessions and compulsions

  • Teaches techniques to manage intrusive thoughts

  • Uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to reduce the urge to perform rituals

  • Breaks the cycle of fear and avoidance

  • Builds healthier ways to cope with anxiety

  • Improves daily functioning and reduces time spent on compulsions

  • Strengthens your ability to tolerate uncertainty

  • Provides a non-judgmental space to talk about distressing thoughts

  • Supports self-esteem and emotional resilience

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