Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment in Metro Detroit
Experienced and Trusted Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment in Metro Detroit
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has become a common place descriptor for a condition that shouldn’t be treated like a joke. Keeping an organized room doesn’t mean someone is “OCD” but it’s often used casually in that sense … “he’s so OCD!”
But if you are someone suffering with intrusive thoughts, you know how distressing the thoughts can be, and are certainly not something to joke about. Fortunately, here are at Radiate we can provide treatment to help you manage the symptoms and reclaim your life!
OCD is a mental health condition featuring repeated, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or certain repetitive behaviors you feel compelled to do (compulsions). The obsessions and compulsions can become so overwhelming that they get in the way of your everyday life.
Obsessions and compulsions look different from person to person. Here are some common examples of obsessions:
- Intense doubts about whether you’ve turned off the stove or closed the garage door, etc.
- Extreme stress if things in your environment aren’t arranged in a particular way
- Repeated thoughts of acting outside of social norms (like yelling obscenities or committing criminal activity)
- Fear that you might suddenly attack or harm someone
- Extreme fear of uncertainty
- Fear of contamination
Many people who suffer from OCD also have compulsive behaviors that momentarily help soothe the intrusive thoughts, such as:
- Repeatedly checking to make sure you’ve locked doors, unplugged irons, etc.
- Washing your hands until they are red or raw
- Counting methodically and repeatedly
- Having a certain word or phrase that you feel compelled to repeat
- Meticulously arranging items to the point of distress
If these symptoms sound familiar, you might benefit from OCD treatment. At Radiate, we can help you understand your OCD better, develop useful coping skills, and ultimately start your journey toward a more fulfilling and less distressing life! We use evidence-based treatment strategies including:
– Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
– Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
– Exposure and Response prevention (ERP)
– Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)