Understanding and Managing OCD

Unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors can take up significant time and mental energy, making it difficult to focus on the parts of life that matter to you. We provide individualized psychiatric care for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related symptoms.

What Is OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition involving recurring, unwanted thoughts, urges, or mental images known as obsessions, repetitive behaviors or mental acts known as compulsions, or both. These symptoms can cause significant distress and interfere with everyday life.

Understanding OCD

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms may include:

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Persistent, unwanted thoughts or mental images
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Fear of contamination or germs
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Intense concerns about mistakes, harm, or losing control
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Repeated checking
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Repetitive cleaning or washing
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Repeating certain actions or routines
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Counting or arranging things in a particular way
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Seeking repeated reassurance
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Mental rituals or repetitive thoughts
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Significant distress when unable to complete a compulsion

Our Approach

We take time to understand the thoughts, behaviors, and concerns affecting your daily life and how much they interfere with your functioning. Your psychiatric treatment plan is developed around your individual symptoms and needs and may include medication management when appropriate. We work collaboratively with you throughout your care and discuss additional treatment support when needed.