What OCD Really Is
OCD is not being tidy or organized. It is a condition involving intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that drive repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It affects 2-3% of the population and can be profoundly debilitating.
Types of OCD
- Contamination and cleaning
- Harm obsessions
- Symmetry and ordering
- Intrusive thoughts (pure O)
- Relationship OCD
Treatment
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold standard. CBT techniques help manage thought patterns. For daily coping, mindfulness-based approaches reduce the power of intrusive thoughts. Grounding exercises on SatKarya can help during difficult moments.
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