OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition that can become debilitating for sufferers and affect their quality of life. Topics like these are discussed extensively in trauma informed practice training. Here’s what you need to know.
What is OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition based on connected obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are feelings, thoughts, doubts, worries and urges that come unprompted into your mind and can feel stuck. It’s common to worry that they won’t go away, or feel you don’t understand why they are there, and they can cause upset. Compulsions are repetitive activities that you might do to control fears or the distress you feel from obsessions. You might repeat a word in your head, repeatedly ask for reassurance or constantly check that doors are locked.
How is OCD treated
Medical professionals learn about conditions such as OCD in their trauma informed practice training. OCD can occur as a direct result of trauma and trauma informed practice training provides expert insight and care strategies. Therapies can include talk therapy and, in some cases, medication. The key thing is to support the person with OCD to keep it under control so they can live their lives without stress, or become locked in escalating cycles of OCD that begin to affect their lives and relationships.
Self awareness, a diagnosis and the right help are key to getting help with OCD. With the right support and assistance, it’s possible to move ahead without stress from OCD and live a happy and healthy life free of obsessions and compulsions.