OCD Therapy in Swindon.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that causes people to have unwanted and repeated thoughts, urges, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress.
People with OCD may have obsessions about things like:
- Contamination, such as germs or dirt
- Harming themselves or others
- Checking Things
- Symmetry and Ordering
- Religious or moral scrupulosity
- Doubting
- Hoarding
- Washing their hands excessively
- Counting things
- Praying or repeating phrases
- Arranging things in a specific way
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Here are some additional information about OCD:
- OCD is a common disorder, affecting about 1.5% of adults in the United Kingdom.
- OCD can occur at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood.
- OCD is more common in women than men.
- The exact cause of OCD is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental factors, anxiety and triggered events.
- OCD is a treatable disorder. Treatment typically involves a combination of anxiety reduction and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- With treatment, most people with OCD can live normal, productive lives.
If you think you may have OCD, please contact me for a free consultation to see if I can help you.
