Learn as much as you can about OCD Take care of yourself and seek professional help if you need it Try not to participate in their rituals – this only reinforces and entrenches OCD symptoms Try not to let OCD take over the family or relationship Criticism and negative comments can make OCD worse…
Postpone OCD rituals whenever you can – this will assist you in learning to sit with the anxiety Remember that unpleasant feelings always reduce when given enough time When you notice an obsessive thought arising, refocus your attention to something else Write down obsessive thoughts or worries Anticipate OCD urges– know your triggers and…
Severe OCD is a difficult condition to treat. It is common for suffers of OCD to hide their symptoms and treat it like a secret problem. Nonetheless it is important to seek treatment from medical and psychological professionals. With perseverance most patients can expect some reduction in symptoms. However, it is common for some level…
Factors that contribute to the development of OCD OCD is a complex neurobiological disorder. There are various factors thought to influence the development of OCD. It is most likely an interaction between biological, psychological and social factors. Some of the factors thought to contribute to the development of OCD are: A genetic predisposition Ineffective functioning…
OCD in children and adolescents The prevalence of OCD in children and adolescents is 1-3% of the population, similar to the number of adults who suffer from this debilitating condition. However many more have obsessive compulsive tendencies that are not clinically diagnosable but are noticeable nonetheless. OCD in children is often not identified and treated…
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a mental health issue which is distressing to sufferers and impairs their ability to function in daily life. OCD is characterised by persistent thoughts, ideas, images, doubts or impulses (obsessions) that are experienced as disturbing, along with repetitive behaviour or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety. Obsessions stimulate anxiety and…
Registered Psychologist Perth, Western Australia Body Image Body image can be defined as the thoughts and feelings a person has as a result of the perception they hold of their physical self. When you have a healthy body image you value who you are as a person and are comfortable and happy with the way…
Registered Psychologist, Perth, Western Australia What are eating disorders and disordered eating? Eating disorders and disordered eating involve problems around eating behaviour, attitudes and beliefs about body shape and weight, and unhealthy weight management. There are many symptoms that are common to eating disorders which include; Dieting Food avoidance Binge eating Excessive exercise Eating rituals…