Many think of obsessive-compulsive disorder as nothing more than a character quirk that involves repetitive tapping or counting. However, the impacts of this disorder are far more debilitating, as most patients can’t complete basic tasks without their symptoms getting in the way. The primary symptoms of OCD are:

• Obsessions: Distressing thoughts that may center around misplacing items, catching germs, or mentally repeating words or numbers
• Compulsions: Actions that comply with certain obsessions, such as arranging items a certain way before use, excessive hand washing, or consistently counting number patterns out loud

Patients may experience one symptom or both, but in either case, they must act out what their brains tell them. Otherwise, they get consumed by anxiety and stress that are difficult to cope with. 

At Inner Voyage Recovery Center, we base our treatment plans around medication and psychotherapy. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you may be able to reduce your symptoms solely with medication or combine it with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for more effective results. 

CBT focuses on solving problems to change your mindset, but our experienced therapists use a special practice known as exposure and response prevention (ERP). This method forces you to confront objects or situations that trigger your obsessions and anxiety. You must avoid compulsive behaviors to see that exposure to the object does not cause any harm. 

Repeating these steps significantly alters how you view certain triggers so that they won’t bother you as much. Every patient’s treatment plan and timeline are different, but our wonderful staff will guide you every step of the way. 

Don’t let your obsessions take over your life and dictate your daily routine. Seek professional OCD treatment from Inner Voyage Recovery Center, and let us give you back your freedom.

Call our friendly staff at (470) 460-8437 or browse our admissions page to learn more about treatment plans and how you can enroll in one.