Difference between revisions of "Cope With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder"

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable fears or obsessions that cause a person to engage in compulsive behaviors to minimize or relieve their anxiety. OCD can range from mild to severe and it can also be accompanied by other mental health issues.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ocd/basics/definition/con-20027827</ref> Coping with OCD can be difficult, especially the sufferer is not seeking professional help. Psychiatrists use different kinds of therapy and medication to treat people with OCD. OCD patients can also do things like keep a journal, join a support group, and use relaxation techniques to help them cope with OCD. If you think that you might have OCD, you should seek professional help from a mental health professional. Keep reading to learn more about how to cope with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable fears or obsessions that cause a person to engage in compulsive behaviors to minimize or relieve their anxiety. OCD can range from mild to severe and it can also be accompanied by other mental health issues.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ocd/basics/definition/con-20027827</ref> Coping with OCD can be difficult, especially the sufferer is not seeking professional help. Psychiatrists use different kinds of therapy and medication to treat people with OCD. OCD patients can also do things like keep a journal, join a support group, and use relaxation techniques to help them cope with OCD. If you think that you might have OCD, you should seek professional help from a mental health professional. Keep reading to learn more about how to cope with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

===Getting Help for OCD===

===Getting Help for OCD===