Treatment
Treatment options for OCD including medical, therapeutic and self-help approaches. Articles cover NHS services, medication, alternative therapies and practical strategies for managing symptoms.
Can Hypnotherapy Treat OCD?
Hypnotherapy can help people with OCD regain control by changing thought patterns and addressing underlying anxiety.
Community Mental Health Support for OCD
Community Mental Health Teams can provide specialist OCD support and treatment after your GP referral, helping you manage symptoms and overcome the disorder.
Helping Your Child with OCD
If your child has OCD, understanding the condition and responding with compassion rather than commands can help them feel less alone and anxious.
How Alcohol Affects OCD
Alcohol might ease OCD symptoms temporarily, but it typically makes them worse afterward and can lead to dependence.
How to Survive a Holiday as an OCD Sufferer
Practical ways to manage OCD fears and anxiety when traveling or taking time away from home.
Joining a Support Group for OCD
Connect with others who understand OCD in a local support group and get judgment-free advice from people living with the same condition.
OCD Medication
Antidepressants and SSRIs can help control OCD symptoms, though it takes weeks to work and benefits about 60% of people who try them.
Overcoming Barriers to OCD Treatment
Many people with OCD want treatment but face real obstacles like misdiagnosis, not recognising their symptoms, or not knowing where to turn for help.
Psychiatric Support for OCD
A psychiatrist can help OCD sufferers reduce obsessions and compulsions through behavioural therapy and group support options.
Psychological Support for OCD
Help for OCD is available through psychological support like exposure response prevention and talking therapy with a trained therapist.
Self-help for OCD
Understanding OCD symptoms and using a four-step self-help plan based on behavioural therapy can make the condition feel less overwhelming.
Treating OCD with Herbal Remedies
Some people with OCD try herbal remedies like passiflora and St John's Wort instead of prescription drugs to avoid side effects.
Using NLP Techniques to Treat OCD Symptoms
NLP is sometimes used for OCD but lacks scientific evidence compared to proven treatments like CBT and medication.
Visiting a GP About OCD
Get a proper OCD diagnosis and treatment options by talking to your GP about your symptoms.
What to Look for in an OCD Therapist
A good OCD therapist should offer personalised treatment, show genuine empathy, and make you feel comfortable discussing difficult symptoms without judgment.
Why Isn't My OCD Treatment Working?
If your OCD treatment isn't working, it might be down to commitment issues or using unproven therapies instead of CBT or ERP.
Why Suppressing Thoughts and Obsessions Doesn't Work
Trying to block out obsessive thoughts often backfires and makes OCD worse, research shows why suppression fails.