Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is categorized in the DSM-5 as an Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder. OCD can involve persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, urges, or fears, often called obsessions, that cause significant anxiety or distress. In response, individuals may feel driven to complete repetitive behaviors or mental rituals, known as compulsions, in an attempt to reduce discomfort, gain reassurance, or prevent a feared outcome.

OCD can affect children, adolescents, and adults, and symptoms may interfere with daily routines, school, work, relationships, sleep, and overall quality of life. Common concerns may include fears related to contamination, harm, mistakes, symmetry, checking, reassurance-seeking, or unwanted intrusive thoughts. OCD is not simply being “neat” or “particular”; it is a distressing condition that can become time-consuming and difficult to manage without appropriate support.

At BeeWell, care begins with a thoughtful evaluation to better understand symptoms, level of distress, functional impact, and any co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma-related symptoms. Treatment may include education, therapy referrals or coordination, medication management when appropriate, and collaborative planning to support improved functioning, confidence, and emotional wellness.

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