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what is ocd?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes people to have unwanted thoughts or behaviors that repeat. These thoughts are called obsessions, and the behaviors are called compulsions. OCD can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life.
causes & commonalities
For any single person, the exact cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often unknown. In general, we know that several factors contribute to the development of OCD, including genetics, observing OCD behaviors in family members, stressful life events and trauma, and chemical changes in the brain.
ocd symptoms
common themes of ocd
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often revolves around themes or types of obsessions and compulsions. Some common themes of OCD include:
- Fear of germs
- fear of danger
- health concerns
- hoarding
- symmetry & orderliness
- superstitions
- fear of making mistakes
- intrusive thoughts
- forbidden thoughts
- relationship obsessions
- religious obsession
- moral obsession
- perfectionism
- violent obsessions
- & more
our approach to treatment
Success with cbt & dbt
CBT & DB T now has overwhelming research support demonstrating its success with clients struggling with multiple problems.
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60 Cutter Mill Rd, Suite 404
Great Neck, N.Y. 10021
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- Monday - Friday
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- 8AM - 8PM
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