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Aubra Taylor
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Importantly, sufferers of OCD are generally very self-aware of their behaviors, and the fact that their compulsions are not, in fact, able to reduce the likelihood of a fear from becoming reality. However, in the absence of other ways to reduce their intense anxiety symptoms, it can be very difficult for individuals with OCD to resist the temptation.

The following are just a few examples of some common obsessions and compulsions:

Obsessions

Fear of germs or dirt

Fear of hurting another person

Fear of “evil” or “sinful” thoughts

Fear of mistakes

Fear of death/sickness/injury to self or loved one

Fear of being offensive

Compulsions

Repeated washing of hands/body

Repeated checking (e.g. stoves, locks)

Repeated arranging/rearranging

Repeated cleaning of house

Repeated counting

Repeated certain words or phrases

OCD is believed to be caused by a combination of biological and environmental factors. From a biological perspective, strong evidence has been found correlating very low serotonin levels with OCD. Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter in the brain that helps neurons (nerve cells) to communicate. There is also evidence that this imbalance can be passed from parents to children. In addition, an infection caused by the Streptococcus bacteria has also been linked to OCD in children. In addition, environmental stressors can promote the development of OCD, such as abuse, illness, death of a loved one, major life transitions, and other major stressors.

Approximately 3.3 million American adults and about 1 million children and adolescents suffer from OCD. Fortunately, OCD generally responds well to treatment.

If you feel that you or someone you care about may be suffering from this condition, feel free to let me know if I may be of assistance.

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Aubra Taylor, MA, LMHC

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that disables individual by trapping them in repetitive thoughts and behaviors driven by their deepest fears. Individual suffering from OCD suffer from recurring, repetitive, fearful thoughts (obsessions) that the individual generally cannot control. These thoughts produce a considerable amount of anxiety and distress. The individual engages in routines or rituals (compulsions) in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of the feared obsession to come to fruition.

This is generally seen as a way to “feel” an element of control where realistically there is none. These rituals or routines will typically reduce the anxiety for a short period of time, thus reinforcing the behavior. This reinforcement leads to repetition, and (untreated) can eventually take hours of a person’s daily life trying to reduce the high-level of anxiety.

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