Overcoming Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder is not something that can be easily cured, but that doesn’t mean it is
impossible. Taking an active approach to treating your OCD will only result in
positives. When you decide to take the step toward better health, you would be
surprised at the results.
The
mind game
Those who have never dealt
with mental disorders can have a hard time understanding the mental battle
those with OCD face everyday. When your illness dictates your actions and
defines who you are, it is not as easy as it appears to break a habit or a
behavior.
The feelings that consume
your mind with OCD often include negative, anxiety and fear driven thoughts
that are impossible to get out of your head. Although mental illness can not go
away immediately, if you participate in treatment regularly, over time you will
be able to see results.
First
step is seeking treatment, and sticking with it
There are many treatment
options to consider when you decide to get help. Common options include
Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) , which includes exposure to
what is feared or obsessed and learning how to cope in healthy ways with the
anxiety you feel about it. A licensed therapist will give you the treatment,
which should be continued over time. Other treatments that are widely used
include prescription medication such as antidepressants. Although these can be
effective, they can also cause unwanted side effects and be ineffective in the
long term. Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that can have great results
for those suffering from OCD and help to lower the anxiety that comes along
with it. No matter what options you choose, sticking with them and not giving
up is important for the road to recovery.
Get
ready for hard work
Overcoming OCD is not
easy, and you may feel like your treatments haven’t been effective and you’re
ready to quit. At this time, it will the most crucial to stick with your plans
and to continue working on lowering your anxiety. There are exercises you can
do every day to help little by little including practicing mindfulness and
meditation. Bottom line, don’t give up, you’ll be surprised on the results you
will see. Overcoming a mental illness is no easy task and life seems to get in
the way too often. However, at the end of the day the only person who can help
you, is you.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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