Trevor Johnson offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: Different Ways You Can Treat Your OCD Author: Trevor Johnson Category: Diseases and Conditions Word Count: 495 Keywords: ocd, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd treatment Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also referred to as OCD, can be a difficult condition to live with; however, seeking treatment for OCD as early as possible can help to reduce the symptoms and the disruption this illness can cause in one's life. Studies indicate that many people see at least three physicians over a period of several years before they are correctly diagnosed with OCD. One of the critical keys of being successfully diagnosed is being open about symptoms which are commonly associated with OCD as well as other conditions which may co-exist with OCD, including depression. The most common treatment for OCD involves a combination of medication and professional counseling. In some cases a physician may feel as though it is necessary to prescribe an antidepressant as part of the treatment regiment, particularly if the patient is found to be suffering from depression along with OCD. Some of the most common antidepressants prescribed to assist with reducing the symptoms of OCD include Prozac, Luvox and Zoloft. Counseling is also commonly used to treat OCD; including a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy known as exposure and response prevention. In fact, this type of therapy is considered to be the best type of counseling treatment for OCD. In this type of treatment therapy, the patient is repeatedly exposed to their particular obsession. The therapy is sometimes performed with a therapist as well as individually with direction provided by the therapist. The patient is commonly asked to provide a list of their obsessions along with their rituals or compulsions when they begin treatment for OCD. The therapist may also request the patient to provide information on things or situations which they tend to avoid as well as rank their obsessions in terms of the amount of anxiety that is created by them. Ranking the obsessions will help the therapist determine where the patient should begin with exposure therapy. For example, a patient may begin this type of therapy by exposing himself or herself to an obsession they consider to cause them a moderate amount of stress or anxiety. Then they may begin working their way up the list until they are exposed to the obsessions that cause them the most stress or anxiety. It is important to understand that treatment for OCD is often ongoing with the physician monitoring medications for both effectiveness and dosage. In some cases, one medication may not be effective; however, the physician may request the patient to stay on the medication for approximately 10 weeks before prescribing a different medication. The physician will also monitor the progress that is being made in therapy and may at times find it necessary to modify the exact type of counseling the patient receives. Generally, at least 15 counseling or therapy sessions may be necessary for a patient to begin to feel relief from their symptoms. In some cases, it may also be necessary for family members to participate with the patient in therapy as well as possibly on their own. To learn how to overcome your OCD naturally just click here: http://www.squidoo.com/ocdtreatment ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
