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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If OCD is chronic, why should I start therapy?

If you live with OCD, you’ve probably read that it’s chronic. While that is true, there is hope: When treated, it is possible to live with OCD and thrive.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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My symptoms come and go—is it still OCD?

One of OCD’s many mysteries is its ability for symptoms to morph, become less intense at times, or seemingly come and go - only to return later.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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You’re afraid of ERP therapy, but do you really know what it’s like?

I’ve observed that nervousness around starting ERP is often rooted in a significant misunderstanding about what the treatment entails.

By Stephen Smith

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NOCD’s Research Demonstrates That ERP Therapy Is Effective For All OCD Subtypes

Recent research has demonstrated that ERP is effective for all subtypes. The answer is rooted in our treatment outcomes data for thousands of members. 

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The role of shame in OCD, and how to let go of it

Unmanaged shame leads to secrecy and lies that can keep you from being free from OCD.  So, let’s deconstruct shame.

By Vicki Rackner, MD

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I’m living in recovery from OCD—here’s what that means

For me, recovery from OCD is a challenge every day that I take on to not allow mental illness to control my life.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Can distraction become a compulsion?

Distraction is a form of running away from an intrusive thought, feeling, urge or image and can easily become a compulsion for people with OCD.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Back to School with OCD: A Survival Guide for Children, Teens, and Caregivers

For students with OCD, school can be a struggle. They may appear to be distracted or disinterested, when really, they are distressed.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Virtual Behavioral Healthcare Is Here To Stay, But Change Is Needed

On NOCD Therapy’s third birthday, here’s a summary of what we’ve seen and learned, and how we're transforming the virtual behavioral health industry.

By Stephen Smith

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The Suffering You’ve Endured From OCD Isn’t Your Fault—It’s The Mental Healthcare System’s

The mental healthcare system is flawed. It doesn’t properly identify severe conditions, preventing many from receiving evidence-based treatment.

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Is anxiety about monkeypox making OCD worse? Here’s how to manage it

Outbreaks like these are the perfect storm for people with OCD, but there are ways to manage OCD and stop monkeypox anxiety from taking over your life.

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Why OCD may cause you to distrust yourself

Those who struggle with OCD often doubt themselves on a deep level and distrust their own experiences. But when they accept uncertainty, they find freedom. 

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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NOCD Therapy is now covered by Aetna insurance nationally

Aetna members can access NOCD Therapy using their benefits. Now, about 2 of 3 Americans with commercial insurance can get ERP therapy through their plans.  

By Stephen Smith

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5 Benefits of Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy

Why would someone willingly engage in treatment that involves facing fears head-on? Among the possible benefits of ERP, here are 5 that might motivate you.

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What if my anxiety is not decreasing during ERP?

Although reducing fear and anxiety is an important area of focus in ERP, there are also other factors associated with a positive therapeutic outcome.

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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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