Loosening the grip of intrusive thoughts.
OCD can be exhausting, but it responds to treatment. The cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions can be quieted so it stops running your day.
Understanding ocd
OCD is a cycle: distressing intrusive thoughts, and the compulsions people use to relieve the anxiety those thoughts cause.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often misunderstood. It is not about being tidy. It is about intrusive, unwanted thoughts or fears, and the rituals or mental acts people feel driven to perform to ease the distress.
The relief from a compulsion is temporary, which is why the cycle repeats and can take over large parts of the day. It is treatable, and treatment can meaningfully loosen its grip.
What it can look like
How Michael approaches it
Michael evaluates the specific pattern of your OCD and how much it is affecting your life, then builds a plan around it.
Medication management is often an important part of treating OCD, and Michael prescribes carefully and monitors response. He can also coordinate with therapy, which pairs well with medication for OCD.
The aim is to shrink the cycle so you get your time and attention back.
Good to know
Is OCD treatable with medication?
I only have intrusive thoughts, not visible rituals. Is that OCD?
Can OCD care be done by telehealth?
Get help for ocd
Book an evaluation in Middletown or by telehealth. Care starts with a conversation.