Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Treatment

Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.

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Is ERP dangerous?

There can be a lot of misinformation about any type of treatment, so it's important to understand what ERP really is and what it isn’t. 

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Why can’t I just get rid of the thoughts?

While it's not possible to get rid of intrusive thoughts, it is possible to effectively manage OCD so that they bother you less.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Can ERP Improve Symptoms of Depression?

It is not uncommon for a person with OCD to also have depression. But treating the root cause of OCD and dramatically reduce depression, too.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Reassurance is Actually Making You Less Assured

For someone who has OCD, reassurance-seeking often becomes a compulsion and makes OCD worse. Here's why.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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The 3 steps you can take to regain your life from OCD

OCD is actually highly manageable with the proper treatment. In fact, the process of learning to manage OCD can be summarized in three steps.

By Peter Davis

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How important is virtual ERP therapy for OCD? A Q&A with Dr. Jeff Szymanski about recent research released by JMIR

NOCD’s Dr. Patrick McGrath sat down with Dr. Jeff Szymanski from the IOCDF to discuss the significance of treating OCD virtually, based on recent research.

By Julissa Gonzalez

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After recovering from OCD, I’m sharing my experiences through theatre: Presenting “I’m Just a Little Bit OCD”

Connecting my personal experience with OCD and my passion for theatre, I wrote an original play called “I’m Just a Little Bit OCD.”

By Ria Fay

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Dealing with Grief and OCD: Strategies for Coping and Healing

Learn how OCD can affect the grieving process, discover practical coping strategies, and explore effective treatments.

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Could virtual ERP be the new standard of treatment for OCD?

A study found that virtual ERP results in a decrease in OCD symptoms and improvements in depression, anxiety, & quality of life. 

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Dr. Jamie Feusner, MD

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3 Tips For Managing OCD As a Professional

One of the hardest parts about living with OCD is having to manage it at work. Here are 3 tips for managing OCD as a professional.

By Stephen Smith

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What should I do if I’m unsure about OCD therapy?

It’s common to feel unsure about getting therapy. Here are some common concerns and how to approach them.

By Julissa Gonzalez

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How frequently should I do ERP with a therapist?

We rigorously research our members’ treatment outcomes to continuously improve the services we offer the OCD community. Here's what we found.

By Peter Davis

Reviewed by Dr. Jamie Feusner, MD

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Spreading Awareness About OCD And Related Disorders with Elise Petronzio Of ocdopus

Elise Petronzio is a well-known OCD warrior, a trusted mental health advocate in the OCD community, and the founder of the ocdopus. 

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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I’m Autistic With OCD. Here’s How My Therapist And I Made ERP Work For Me

It took time for my therapist and me to find ways of doing ERP that worked with my neurotype, not against it. But ultimately, ERP helped me with OCD!

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Dear Loved Ones: What I Want to Share Now That I am in Recovery

Finding an OCD specialist trained in ERP was life-changing for me, and it might have been for you, too. I am grateful that now you can see me at my best.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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How You and Your Partner Can Handle Your Child’s OCD

Support is a key piece of your recovery journey. That’s why at NOCD, we provide a safe space for people in the OCD community through virtual support groups.

By Carolyn Meiman, LCSW

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Who goes to OCD support groups?

Support is a key piece of your recovery journey. That’s why at NOCD, we provide a safe space for people in the OCD community through virtual support groups.

By Tia Wilson

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3 Ways To Overcome The Impact OCD Has On Sleep

For many people with OCD, getting proper rest is a struggle. Here are three things to do to help you overcome your sleep issues.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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ERP As a Family Lifestyle

Support is a key piece of your recovery journey. That’s why at NOCD, we provide a safe space for people in the OCD community through virtual support groups.

By Susanne Haase

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What to expect long term with your child’s OCD?

Support is a key piece of your recovery journey. That’s why at NOCD, we provide a safe space for people in the OCD community through virtual support groups.

By Teda Kokoneshi, LMHC, CCTP

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