Erlanger, KY - Local rehab, SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky, recently published a blog post educating the community on the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This mental health condition significantly reduces a person’s quality of life. It involves repeated thoughts, known as obsessions, and repetitive behaviors, known as compulsions. Both of these result in mental and physical exhaustion and take up much of a person’s life or make it difficult to leave the house. Not all obsessions and compulsions are a sign of OCD, as these symptoms must be compulsive.
“Someone with this disorder may also have other mental health disorders in addition to their OCD, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or anxiety. Often, someone with OCD will avoid certain situations that trigger their symptoms. In contrast, others will turn to substances or alcohol to cope. This can lead to OCD co-occurring with substance use disorders. Treatment is often required for both to prevent further complications,” the blog post states.
While anyone can have obsessions or compulsions, people without OCD often spend less than an hour on them. Those with this condition will spend an hour or more to the point it creates significant concerns and complications in their daily life. Without proper treatment, symptoms might get worse as time passes. Attending treatment helps people manage their symptoms and reduce stress in their day-to-day lives.
Obsessions are urges and mental images that are unwanted, intrusive, and filled with anxiety, and they can change over time. Common symptoms of obsessions include fear of contamination, unwanted or forbidden thoughts about sex, fear of forgetting something, a desire to have everything perfect, aggressive thoughts toward others or themselves, or a desire for constant reassurance. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that someone feels they need to do. Common symptoms of compulsions include arranging or rearranging items in a particular order, constantly checking that the door is locked and the oven is off, compulsive counting, avoiding specific numbers, excessive handwashing, or repeating words silently.
Only a healthcare provider can diagnose a person with OCD after reviewing their symptoms and medical history and ruling out other potential conditions. They will compare the information and the criteria for OCD as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-V). Someone should seek a diagnosis for this condition if they are unable to stop or lessen their behaviors or if their symptoms are overwhelming to the point they impact their lives. Another indication that treatment for OCD is necessary is if it takes up many hours of your time. Treatment for OCD provides the essential skills and tools that are required to manage symptoms and find relief from worries.
“Receiving treatment for OCD sets you free from the feeling of control the condition has on your life. You will interact with welcoming and compassionate professionals who will steer you through your recovery journey and lead you to a healthier and less anxious life. This will free up your time for what matters most to you,” the blog post continues.
SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky solves unmet needs for both adolescents and adults with OCD in Erlanger. They offer no-cost care assessments that enable them to work with potential patients and their doctors to determine what care plan will benefit them the best. Their crisis care is also open 24/7 and ready to accept anyone who is going through a mental health crisis. People do not need to call them beforehand; they can visit their facility.
To learn more, contact them today at 859-429-5188 or visit their website. SUN Behavioral Health solves unmet needs.
At SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky, our team of dedicated professionals is committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We are here to help solve your unmet needs and provide mental health services with unparalleled care.
820 Dolwick Drive
Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
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