OCD

If you’re negatively affected by obsessions and compulsions, see the experts at Foveo Healthcare A Professional Medical Corporation in Burbank, California. The highly trained team of mental health specialists offers treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to reduce debilitating symptoms and restore your mental well-being. Schedule an appointment by phone or online today to learn more.

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

OCD is a mental health concern characterized by uncontrollable obsessions (obsessive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive or ritualistic behaviors). While mild cases of OCD usually aren’t problematic, severe cases can adversely affect your quality of life when not addressed. See the Foveo Healthcare providers at the first sign of bothersome symptoms.

What are the common OCD symptoms?

OCD is associated with the following symptoms:

• Obsessive or intrusive thoughts
• Not being able to control your thoughts
• Compulsive behaviors
• Continuously checking to make sure doors are locked
• Extreme organization
• Frequent hand washing
• Fear of dirt or germs
• Abiding by a strict routine
• Disordered eating
• Feeling anxious or fearful
• Extreme or ongoing sadness
• Thoughts of suicide
• Poor quality of life

Your symptoms could be mild and not bother you or extreme and cause problems in relationships or your job.

What are the risk factors for OCD?

The common risk factors associated with OCD include:

• Genetics
• Learned behaviors
• Having family members with OCD
• Stressful life events
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Substance use disorder
• Tic disorders

However, the exact cause of OCD isn’t entirely clear, and anyone can develop it.

Do I have OCD?

Your Foveo Healthcare specialist determines if you have OCD or another mental health disorder after discussing your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns. They make a diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan based on your symptoms and individualized needs.

How is OCD treated?

Foveo Healthcare offers an array of treatments for OCD, including:

• Ketamine therapy
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Medication management
• Nutritional psychiatry 
• Supportive therapy 
• Other forms of psychotherapy 

Your provider may first try traditional medications and psychotherapy, offering TMS, ketamine, or additional treatments as needed to eliminate bothersome symptoms. They provide individual counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, and more.

Your mental health specialist follows up with you via telemedicine or in person to ensure your treatment is effective. You might meet with a specialist weekly or as needed to complete psychotherapy sessions. Your provider tailors each treatment to ensure long-lasting success and an exceptional quality of life.

Schedule an appointment at Foveo Healthcare by phone or online today to get screened or treated for OCD.