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What is OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety. 

People with OCD experience persistent and unwanted thoughts, feelings, and urges that can be difficult to control. These thoughts and behaviors can interfere with daily life and cause distress.

Other common symptoms of OCD are debilitating anxiety, constant fear, and depression. 

Additionally, it is not uncommon for people suffering from OCD to start to become depressed and isolated. 

As a result of these signs and symptoms of OCD, OCD has been ranked as one of the top ten most debilitating conditions by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Our founder, Brad, on his experience struggling with OCD

What is it?

Understanding the Types of OCD

There are several different types of OCD, each with its own unique set of symptoms. Even within each particular type of OCD, you will find unique types of OCD. 

Common types of OCD include:

  • Contamination OCD
  • Pure OCD / Purely obsessional OCD 
  • Relationship OCD
  • Religious OCD / Scrupulosity OCD

An example of the different types within types of OCD is how differently contamination OCD can show up in someone’s life. Examples of this are fears around blood, urine, feces, dust, lead, mercury, smog, chemicals, germs, dirt, or sticky residue. 

These are just a few of hundreds of ways that this subtype of OCD can show up in someone’s life. Therefore, know that although these “types of OCD” are particular types and are more common, OCD can present in almost any form. 

It is important to understand your type(s) of OCD to identify your type and get the right treatment.

Common Types of OCD We Treat at The OCD Treatment Center

Exposure Therapy

Identify Your Type of OCD – Take The Test at The OCD Treatment Center

If you think you may have OCD, it is important to get a proper diagnosis from a mental health professional. They can help you identify your type of OCD and provide you with the right treatment plan. 

Additionally, some online tests and quizzes can help you determine your type of OCD.

Why are There So Many Different Types of OCD?

OCD is not a one-size-fits-all condition, and this is why there are different types of OCD, often referred to as subtypes. 

These subtypes categorize individuals based on the nature of their obsessions and compulsions, which can greatly vary from person to person. The existence of different types of OCD is crucial in understanding and treating the disorder as it allows for more targeted, personalized treatment strategies. 

The prominence of certain obsessions or compulsions over others in an individual’s OCD experience can be influenced by various factors such as genetics, personal experiences, and environmental influences.

Test OCD

Why Do I Have the Subtype (Type) of OCD That I Have?

It’s important to remember that the type of OCD one has can be influenced by a combination of several factors and varies greatly from one person to another. 

Genetics may play a role; if a close relative has OCD, there is a higher likelihood of developing a similar pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviors. 

Personal experiences also significantly influence the type of OCD one might have. For example, if someone has been through a traumatic event, their OCD might manifest in ways related to that experience. 

Last but not least, environmental factors such as upbringing, culture, and prevalent societal norms can impact the nature of obsessions and compulsions one might struggle with. 

While understanding why you have a particular type of OCD might be complex, it is indeed crucial as it can guide you towards the most effective treatment strategies.

Treatment for OCD

Treating OCD typically involves a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), specifically exposure and response prevention (ERP), and medication. 

ERP is considered the most effective form of CBT for OCD. It involves gradually exposing individuals to their fears (obsessions) and teaching them ways to resist engaging in their compulsions. The goal is to reduce the anxiety associated with the obsessions and ultimately, the urge to perform compulsions.

It’s important to remember that everyone is unique, and what works for one person might not necessarily work for another. Therefore, it’s crucial to work with a mental health professional to determine the most effective treatment strategy for your specific type and symptoms of OCD. 

Always remember that seeking help is the first step towards managing OCD successfully.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Get Help for OCD at The OCD Treatment Center – More Than ERP

At The OCD Treatment Center, we specialize in treating OCD in all types of OCD and levels of severity. There are many treatment options available at The OCD Treatment Center. 

These include weekly session treatment options for mild to moderate OCD and a one-of-a-kind intensive treatment program for severe and extreme forms of OCD. 

Regardless of which treatment program is utilized, we will provide our More Than ERP protocol to help clients come out of the OCD cycle now and learn to stay out for life.

More Than ERP

All of our treatment programs at The OCD Treatment Center offer a unique framework that we call More Than ERP. 

The reason for this is that our program goes above and beyond the traditional CBT/ERP treatment for OCD to provide our clients with everything they need to come out and remain out of the OCD cycle now and in the future. 

This is where we provide what we call Tools for Life to help clients feel confident that they will be able to stay out of the OCD cycle for life. 

Collectively, the tools that we provide consist of a proven formula consisting of the right toolset, skillset, and mindset to help our clients become their own therapists and self-sufficient once again in their lives. 

As a result, our clients are able to once again live confident, happy, healthy lives when it comes to OCD and anxiety.

Weekly OCD Treatment Sessions at The OCD Treatment Center

Weekly treatment for OCD at The OCD Treatment Center is typically done on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. 

Typically most clients will seek more aggressive treatment at the beginning of treatment and then will slow down the frequency of appointments once they start to feel better and more confident in overcoming OCD on their own.

Intensive Treatment Program for OCD at The OCD Treatment Center

At The OCD Treatment Center, we offer a one of a kind intensive treatment program for OCD to support clients suffering from severe or extreme OCD.

It is not uncommon for 8 out of 10 clients to be subclinical by the end of the 3-week program. This means that they would no longer get a formal diagnosis of OCD.

Tips for Coping with Feels Right OCD

Our intensive treatment program for OCD is so powerful because our Founder, Bradley Wilson, developed a one-of-a-kind framework over 10 years after doing almost 100 intensive treatment programs during that time. 

Having severe OCD himself for over 13 years and working closely with countless clients over a decade, he developed his own unique tools and strategies to help clients truly recover from OCD. 

These tools and strategies are all included in our intensive treatment program for OCD and provide clients with the ability to truly transform and recover from OCD. All clinicians at The OCD Treatment Center utilize this unique framework to help clients achieve levels of recovery from OCD rarely seen. 

Our intensive treatment programs are for 3 hours each day, Monday through Friday, over the 3-week period. 

Therefore, these programs are a total of 45 hours of treatment in a one-on-one setting.

Contact us today to find out your type of OCD and start your journey to recovery.

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