Sponsored Links
Main Menu
Treatment
Self Tests
OCD
- Facts about OCD
- OCD Questions & Answers
- YBOCS: Yale-Brown OCD Scale
- Sexual Obsessions
- Hoarding & Saving OCD
- Washing & Cleaning
- Homosexuality Anxiety
- Christians & OCD
- Medication for OCD
- Combining Medication for OCD
- CBT Therapy for OCD
- Therapy for Kids with OCD
- OCD & African Americans
- Herbal Remedies for OCD
- Brain Surgery for OCD
- Treatment Resistant OCD
- OCD & Depression
- Real People's OCD Stories
- Online Therapy for OCD
Spectrum Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Hypochondria
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Depersonalization Disorder
- Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
- Compulsive Skin Picking
- Nail Biting
- Deliberate Self-Harm
- Olfactory Reference Syndrome
- Sexual Compulsions
- Compulsive Gambling
- Kleptomania
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Personality
- Autistic Disorder
Anxiety & Mood
- Panic Disorder
- Panic Attacks
- Social Anxiety & Phobia
- Taijin Kyofusho
- Specific Phobias
- Generalized Anxiety
- Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- OCD & Bipolar
- Depression & God
Eating Disorders and Body Image
How to Overcome OCD
Obsessive compulsive-disorder (OCD) is a serious, life-altering condition that causes repetitive behaviors on behalf of the sufferers that are all but powerless to stop them. While there is no actual cure for OCD, there are multiple treatment options available to everyone and anyone who is willing to make the effort and learn about them.
The best first step in battling OCD is adopting the attitude that the disorder will not control the sufferer, but rather, the sufferer will gain control of the disorder. In doing this, one becomes less powerless to fight against OCD and thereby begins the upward battle towards putting an end to rituals and compulsions once and for all.
Beyond all else, the key to “stopping” OCD is making a conscious effort to remove unwanted thoughts from one’s mind. These thoughts include any and all emotions, images and impulses that the sufferer does not wish to think about. In order to achieve this feat, the sufferer had to acknowledge and come to terms with the fact that their thoughts and actions are undesired. Then, they have to take specific note of the unwanted behavior, and try to do everything in their power to prevent themselves from giving in to the compulsion.
Also, the suffer must mentally prepare himself or herself to deal with the stress and anxiety that will come from attempting to battle OCD. The stress can be overwhelming at times, and it’s important to realize that fact and embrace it because it’s part of the journey to mental wellbeing.
Again, ultimately, there is no way to “overcome” OCD in the sense of curing it entirely. However, treatment options are available, and the key to obtaining positive results is simply putting in the proper effort.
OCD Self Test
Do you or a loved one feel like you might have a problem with OCD?
Take the Self Test now to get more information.
Sponsored Links
The information provided on brainphysics.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Neither the owners or employees of brainphysics.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Click here to read our complete Terms of Use.
Call Now—Help Available 24/7 (877) 331-9311
Sign up for our newsletter to receive mental health Information & Inspiration
Sponsored Links
You May Also Want To Read
Other People Are Also Reading
Online Support Groups
SupportGroups.com provides a support network for those facing life's challenges. Click on the following links to get a helping hand in a confidential, caring environment.
Call Now—Help Available 24/7 (877) 331-9311