Is having OCD embarrassing?

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s normal to feel anxious, embarrassed or even ashamed of your thoughts and compulsions. However, it’s important to remember that there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, and that OCD is relatively common — so common that it affects millions of American’s everyday.

What to do if you struggle with OCD?

Thanks to modern psychotherapy, OCD can be very treatable. There are many different therapeutic options for someone suffering from OCD like myself – such as group therapy, behavioral therapy, and, most helpful to those with OCD, ERP – which stands for Exposure and Response Prevention therapy.

Why do OCD thoughts feel so real?

Unable to feel like their thoughts are just thoughts, people with OCD develop a strong distress response — their mind and body go on high alert. Tolerating this distress is extremely difficult, so people feel the need to do something about the thoughts.

How can I be happy with OCD?

Learn to let go add

1. Manage your stress. Stress and anxiety can make OCD worse.
2. Try a relaxation technique. Relaxation can help you look after your wellbeing when you are feeling stressed, anxious or busy.
3. Try mindfulness. You might find that your CBT therapist includes some principles of mindfulness in your therapy.

Why is it so hard to deal with OCD thoughts?

Unable to feel like their thoughts are just thoughts, people with OCD develop a strong distress response — their mind and body go on high alert. Tolerating this distress is extremely difficult, so people feel the need to do something about the thoughts.

Is getting mugged a sign of OCD?

But it could be a sign of OCD if thoughts of getting mugged make you avoid the park, for example, or if concern for your mother’s safety spurs you to call her several times a day. Just like violent thoughts, recurring unwanted thoughts about inappropriate or taboo sexual behavior frequently occur in OCD.

Do people with OCD clean a lot?

RELATED: 6 Thoughts People With OCD Have—According to Women Diagnosed With This Mental Health Condition People with OCD who fall into the “washers” category also tend to clean compulsively. As with hand-washing, housecleaning is often a way of easing germaphobia or feelings of impurity.

Is there life with OCD treatment available?

Life can be intensely hard for anyone living with the paralyzing symptoms of OCD. Internationally recognized in treating OCD with one of the most comprehensive treatment programs available for kids, teens, and adults, Rogers Behavioral Health is here for you. Call 800-767-4411 or request a free screening.