Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, with its daily complications, can prevent you from living a healthy, full life. At AKA-CHI, we offer everyone the opportunity to access professional support for all types of mental disorders through telehealth. No matter where you reside in the United States of America, you can get help from our highly-trained team of expert therapists. We provide efficient treatment to resolve your symptoms.
Don’t let your OCD hold you back; let the trained team at AKA-CHI help you get rid of your disorder and get you back on track to optimal health.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that involves unwanted thoughts and a repetitive nature that drives the person to do things repeatedly. OCD is associated with repetitive behaviors that can get in the way of your normal daily routines and social interactions.
If you have OCD, you must experience the overwhelming stress and repetitive nature holding you back from doing simple activities. These obsessions may vary, person to person. Sometimes, the person with OCD is well aware of all these obsessions and understands that they are irrational, however in other cases, the case is different. People with OCD find it difficult to divert their focus from their obsessions, which stops the person from compulsive action.
If obsessions and/or compulsions are consuming your time to the point where they affect work, cause distress, and social interaction, you may have OCD. It often begins at an early age, but on average, symptoms appear around age 19. It is important to get an obsessive-compulsive disorder test at an early stage.
Obsessions are persistent images or impulses that incite anxiety or other negative emotional responses. Typically obsessions for people with OCD include:
Compulsions are the repetitive behaviors that drive people with OCD to perform. These repetitive behaviors aim to decrease fear or stress in some situations. However, it might temporarily bring relief, but if you have OCD, the obsessions recur, and the cycle repeats itself. Some of the most common examples of common compulsions in people with OCD include:
If you have OCD, you must experience the overwhelming stress and repetitive nature holding you back from doing simple activities. These obsessions may vary, person to person. Sometimes, the person with OCD is well aware of all these obsessions and understands that they are irrational, however in other cases, the case is different. People with OCD find it difficult to divert their focus from their obsessions, which stops the person from compulsive action.
If obsessions and/or compulsions are consuming your time to the point where they affect work, cause distress, and social interaction, you may have OCD. It often begins at an early age, but on average, symptoms appear around age 19. It is important to get an obsessive-compulsive disorder test at an early stage.
Various mental conditions overlap those of OCD; it's suggested to get a proper diagnosis from a professional. Some of these include:
At AKA-CHI, skilled therapists treat OCD tests with specialized medication and a steady dose of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Through the consistent practice of CBT, a therapist exposes you to situations that bring about anxieties and cause compulsive responses associated with the disorder. This technique can radically diminish symptoms for OCD patients.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one such disorder that can coexist with other mood disorders, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Of these, depressive symptoms are the commonest comorbidity.
Telemedicine depends upon the condition, and it might not be right for everyone and the situation. We recommend that the patient pay a visit for initial evaluations and consultations at AKA-CHI. After that point onwards, your provider will guide you about the treatment plan, which might include remote appointments or follow-ups, depending on the specifics of your lifestyle, preferences, and, most importantly, your mental health issue.
