OCD Treatment At Bedrock Recovery Center

OCD is a mental health disorder that gets its name from the obsessions, or pervasive thoughts or fears, and compulsions, or impulses to engage in specific behaviors, it involves.

If you are living with OCD, you know how debilitating this anxiety disorder can be, as people with OCD often face symptoms affecting their work or school performance, family relationships, and overall quality of life.

Our compassionate care team can help you stabilize if you are experiencing a crisis and connect you with resources for lasting recovery, such as medication when appropriate, therapy, peer support, and more. Short-term residential mental health treatment at BRC means that all of your care is provided in one place, from a dedicated care team consisting of an onsite psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, master’s-level clinicians, and qualified support staff.

BRC’s Treatment Program For Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

At Bedrock Recovery Center, our licensed mental health professionals provide evidence-based care for the treatment of OCD and other anxiety disorders. Our trauma-informed approach addresses underlying issues that may be contributing to your condition.

The most effective treatments for OCD include prescription medications and specific types of talk therapy.

Medication

Antidepressants may be prescribed to reduce your anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac (fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline), are the most common antidepressants prescribed for OCD treatment.

If SSRIs are not effective on their own, tricyclic antidepressants such as clomipramine or an antipsychotic medication such as Seroquel may also be considered. Your care team at BRC will monitor your progress and adjust your medication as needed to help ensure you achieve the desired outcomes with no or few side effects.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy at Bedrock Recovery Center can also help you manage symptoms of OCD and improve your overall mental health.

We offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), considered the most effective form of therapy for people with OCD, in addition to exposure interventions. These interventions can help you safely and successfully face situations that would normally trigger your symptoms and gain control of your response. Exposure interventions can decrease your anxiety over time and reduce your need for time-consuming behaviors.

Other Treatment Options

During your stay, you will also have the opportunity to develop a healthy daily routine and healthy coping skills through access to our fully equipped fitness center and exercise classes, yoga classes, meditation classes, healthy meals and nutritional guidance, prosocial activities like movie nights and game nights, and more.

Your care team can also provide a dual diagnosis if you are experiencing a substance use disorder along with OCD, as well as the appropriate treatment pathway.

Learn More About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD is defined by ongoing unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) and the repetitive behaviors done to alleviate them. However, a person doesn’t need to experience both obsessions and compulsions for an OCD diagnosis. People with OCD may also be unaware that their thoughts or behaviors are unreasonable.

While unwanted thoughts and compulsions can be present in healthy people, the time-consuming and intense nature of OCD symptoms can separate OCD from non-OCD behavior.

Diagnosis

You can talk to your primary care provider (PCP) if you are experiencing OCD symptoms. Your doctor may examine you to rule out any physical health problems before referring you to a psychiatrist or treatment program.

A psychiatrist will ask you about your medical history, family history, and symptoms. If you receive an OCD diagnosis, you may be referred to further treatment options.

Signs & Symptoms Of OCD

Symptoms of OCD can worsen over time if left untreated and tend to worsen during times of stress. Your loved ones may notice your symptoms as signs of OCD.

OCD symptoms include:

• fear of germs or infection
• fear of misplacing items
• intrusive thoughts about harming yourself or others
• excessive cleaning
• hoarding items
• excessive checking to make sure doors are closed or lights are off
• uncontrollable counting
• constantly asking for approval
• severe anxiety when not doing a compulsion
• tics, such as excessive sniffing or eye blinking

OCD symptoms may vary between people.

Risk Factors For OCD

If you have a parent or sibling with OCD, your risk of developing OCD is significantly higher.

Other risk factors for OCD include trauma, abnormal brain chemistry, and contracting streptococcal infections as a child. More research is needed to determine how OCD develops in people of all ages.

Statistics

Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects about 1 to 3 percent of U.S. adults and 1 percent of U.S. children. Women are three times more likely to have OCD than men.

According to a recent study, 69 percent of OCD patients also had another mental health disorder. Out of this population, depression and anxiety disorders were the most common comorbid conditions.

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To find out if our treatment program will work for you or your loved one, please contact us today.