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You are tired of struggling with your thoughts and wasting time and energy on compulsions

You recognize that you have a hard time “letting go” of certain thoughts and feelings. At times, you feel overwhelmed by them and wish they would stop. You notice that other people don’t seem to get “stuck” on issues like you do. Your thinking easily snowballs to all sorts ofA woman covers her face while struggling with intrusive thoughts. An OCD therapist Virginia can offer support with online OCD treatment in Virginia. Learn more about therapy for OCD in Virginia by searching ocd counseling near me today. “what if” scenarios. Despite your best efforts and desire not to have these upsetting thoughts and feelings, you still have them. 

Along with these thoughts comes a heavy weight of responsibility and shame.

It fuels you to do something, anything, to get rid of the discomfort. You may have tried talking to others about what you are experiencing. But, you were only met with more shame or told to lighten up. You may get lost in your thoughts in a never-ending pattern of problem-solving or reassuring yourself. Others spend considerable time googling, checking, and reviewing. Regardless, the goal of all these efforts is to reduce the discomfort associated with the upsetting thoughts. It works at times, but the relief doesn’t last.   

Does this sound like you? If so, you may be dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Thanks to movies and television, OCD has come to be known as an obsession with cleanliness and order and people who often wash their hands. Or, people who do things like checking the stove and doors. While this is OCD, this is only one narrow view of OCD.

SYMPTOMS OF OCD

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To be diagnosed with OCD, a person must be experiencing:
 
1- obsessions- intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, sensations or urges
2- compulsions- repetitive, rituals or behaviors aimed at neutralizing the distress or preventing something bad from happening 
 
These obsessions and compulsions are distressing and time consuming. They eventually begin to interfere with every area of your life. 

OBSESSIONS

Obsessions can be thoughts, images, or sensations that are intrusive and unwanted. These obsessions are generally linked to something that an individual truly values. For example, someone who loves their parent might start having intrusive thoughts about their parent dying. Or, a person of faith who values spiritual practices could have images or urges about things that are in opposition to their belief system. Individuals with OCD find these thoughts very upsetting and do everything they can to stop or get rid of them.
 

Anything can become an obsession but there are some obsessions that are more common than others:

  • Moral/religious obsessions (scrupulosity)- an excessive concern for right and wrong, being certain that you haven’t “sinned” or acted against God
  • Identity obsessions- excessive concern with sexuality or gender identity
  • Harm obsessions- fear of hurting yourself or someone else, experiencing violent images
  • Responsibility obsessions- fear of being responsible for something bad happening 
  • Perfectionism obsessions- concern with preciseness, making things even, needing to do everything “correctly” or “perfectly” 
  • Contamination obsessions- fear of being dirty, getting sick, or poisoned
  • Existential obsessions- concern for meaning of life, life/death topics
  • Relationship obsessions- concern for whether or not you are with the “right person” 
 

COMPULSIONS

Compulsions are whatever you are doing to get rid of, lessen, or neutralize the distressing thoughts, images, or sensations. They are often time-consuming. And, they interfere with a person’s day-to-day functioning. This is often due to the amount of time or energy involved in compulsions. Initially, compulsions are simple and subtle. Over time, they take on a life of their own. 

There are four main categories of compulsions:

  1. Behaviors such as repeating routine activities, repetitive handwashing, writing, rewriting, repeated walking or driving certain routes, etc.
  2. Mental compulsions, what is commonly referred to as rumination, consist of reviewing past events to come to some conclusion, ritualized prayers to prevent bad things from happening, telling yourself why or why not your fear will come true, counting, etc.
  3. Avoidance compulsions-not watching certain shows or steering clear of topics that might trigger upsetting thoughts, staying away from anyone who looks sick, etc. Avoidance is a very common strategy to prevent being triggered.
  4. Reassurance-seeking compulsions may include confessing, asking questions repeatedly, verifying information with Google, etc.

The Evercare Counseling Approach to Online OCD Treatment

A person sits across from a woman with a clipboard. This could represent the support online OCD treatment in Virginia can offer. Learn more about therapy for OCD in Virginia by searching OCD therapist near me or OCD counseling near me today.Like with other anxiety disorders, it’s important to receive therapy for OCD from a professional who is trained to identify and treat OCD. An OCD therapist will use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Together, we will work to identify your obsessions and compulsions. From there, we will collaborate on a new strategy to reduce the compulsions that have taken over. You will also learn how to cope with anxiety and intrusive thoughts in a way that does not negatively impact your life. Through evidence-based therapy for OCD, you can gain confidence, strength, and relief from obsessions and compulsions.  

The goal of therapy is to help you live according to your values instead of according to your fears.

What is holding you back from getting help?

We realize that starting therapy can feel intimidating. You aren’t sure what to expect or you may not believe that it will actually help you. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation where Lindsey will answer your questions and address your concerns about starting online OCD treatment.  Are you ready to get started with therapy? If so, you can easily schedule your first appointment online.
 

Begin Online OCD Treatment in Virginia 

Distance shouldn’t determine the quality of mental health support available to you. A caring therapist can help you overcome your OCD symptoms. To start your therapy journey with Evercare Counseling, please follow these simple steps:
  1. Contact Evercare Counseling
  2.  Meet with a caring therapist
  3. Start addressing your OCD symptoms

Other Services Offered with Evercare Counseling

Online OCD treatment isn’t the only service offered by Evercare Counseling. We are happy to offer a variety of services in support of your mental health. Mental health services offered include support to individuals experiencing OCD and anxiety. In addition, we are happy to offer Christian counseling, depression treatment, ERP therapy, online therapy, therapy for women, and other services. Please feel free to read our blog or common questions to learn more helpful info!

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