Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups in Guilford County, NC
OCD Intrusive Disturbing Thoughts Group
Ages 18 & over. Therapy group for those with recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts. Examples include religious obsessive thoughts (scrupulously), Harm OCD, violent intrusive thoughts, disturbing sexual thoughts (including POCD), and other intrusive disturbing thoughts. Focus is on use of Exposure ...
Hosted by Robert Milan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27403
Ages 18 & over. Therapy group for those with recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts. Examples include religious obsessive thoughts (scrupulously), Harm OCD, violent intrusive thoughts, disturbing sexual thoughts (including POCD), and other intrusive disturbing thoughts. Focus is on use of Exposure ...
Is SALE a four letter Word
Are you squandering away your future as well as your bank account? Do you worry about your spending habits? Do shop to change the way you feel? Do you hide your shopping from loved ones? Does this behavior cause you ...
Hosted by Carla McNeil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27405
Are you squandering away your future as well as your bank account? Do you worry about your spending habits? Do shop to change the way you feel? Do you hide your shopping from loved ones? Does this behavior cause you ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.