Contamination OCD is perhaps the type that most people associate with OCD. People with this type are afraid to touch something because they fear being exposed to germs, bacteria, anything they think will lead to them or their loved ones getting sick or being harmed in some way.
Read MoreThe short answer to this question is, I believe, at this point in time no, but there is more to the story. The more my clients understand the basic principles of exposure with response prevention, the less of an impact their OCD is going to have on their daily functioning.
Read MoreExposure therapy (which is basically facing what you fear) is at the heart of what works for treating anxiety of all kinds and so it is important to know how to do exposures to get the most out of the work you do. Here are some guidelines for how to maximize the benefits you can get from exposures:
Read MoreAs I mentioned in my last post, OCD can be a difficult disorder to manage because it is full of tricks and unless you understand these tricks and learn how to play the game to win, then OCD has the upper hand.
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