Obsessive-compulsive Disorder Treatment
Do you experience the daily symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
OCD can become a difficult disorder if you’re not sure how to manage it. While there is no cure for OCD, there are many effective treatments available that can help you manage your symptoms and live a healthier, happier life.
Amend Treatment can provide the help and support you need to manage your obsessive-compulsive disorder. Our mental health professionals have years of experience in helping people just like you get their lives back on track.
With our help, you can learn how to successfully manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Contact us today for a free consultation to see how we can help you start living again.
Take the first step today and call Amend Treatment at (833) 912-6363 to learn more about obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment.
Overview
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which a person has recurring, uncontrollable thoughts and actions that he or she feels compelled to repeat over and over.
On average, men and women are usually diagnosed with OCD when they are around 19 years old. Unlike some mental health disorders, OCD affects men and women equally. When properly treated, these chronic conditions are manageable. An estimated 1.2% of U.S. adults had OCD in the past year.
Symptoms
There are many common signs and symptoms of OCD, but these will often vary depending on the individual.
Some of the most common symptoms of OCD include the following:
- Obsessive thoughts, such as a fear of germs or contamination
- Difficulty tolerating uncertainty
- Compulsive actions, such as excessive hand-washing or cleaning
- A need for symmetry or orderliness
- Avoidance of certain objects or situations that trigger obsessive thoughts
If you suspect you may be experiencing one or more of the symptoms of OCD, consider consulting your doctor.
Causes
The causes of OCD are not fully understood, but there are several risk factors that may contribute to its development.
Some of the most common risk factors for OCD include the following:
Family history: If you have a parent or close blood relative with OCD, your risk of developing the disorder is increased.
Childhood trauma: Experiencing trauma during childhood, such as abuse or the death of a loved one, may also increase your risk.
Anxiety: People with types of anxiety disorders are more likely to develop OCD.
Treatment
Although Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may not seem like a serious mental illness, it can have a significant impact on your life. If you don’t know how to handle it, OCD might be very difficult to manage basic daily functions.
Amend Treatment can provide the help and support you need to manage your obsessive-compulsive disorder. Our mental health professionals have years of experience in helping people just like you get their lives back on track.
With our help, you can learn how to successfully manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Take the first step today and call Amend Treatment at (833) 912-6363 to learn more about obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment.
