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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, better known as OCD, is a mental health condition that causes recurring unwanted thoughts, images, or sensations (obsessions) and the urge to do something repetitively (compulsions). While every individual's experience with OCD is unique, a common concern among many is that their OCD symptoms seem to worsen over time. This article delves into why OCD may get worse and discusses strategies for managing the intensifying symptoms.
One of the most common reasons why OCD may get worse is an increase in stress. When an individual faces high levels of stress, be it from personal or professional sources, their OCD symptoms can intensify. The relationship between stress and OCD is cyclical, as the increase in OCD symptoms can further exacerbate stress levels.
Life transitions, such as moving to a new place, changing jobs, or the onset of a major life event like marriage or the birth of a child, can cause a spike in OCD symptoms. These transitions often bring about change and uncertainty, which may trigger an increase in obsessions and compulsions as an individual tries to regain control and manage their anxiety.
As OCD symptoms worsen, they can take a toll on an individual's overall mental health. The increased frequency and intensity of obsessions and compulsions can lead to heightened anxiety and depression. Moreover, the stigma surrounding OCD and the constant struggle to manage symptoms can result in feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Intensifying OCD symptoms can severely impact an individual's daily life. The increased time spent performing compulsions can interfere with work, studies, and personal relationships. It can also reduce the quality of life, as an individual may avoid certain situations or places to prevent triggering their obsessions.
When OCD symptoms worsen, it is crucial to seek professional help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is considered highly effective for managing OCD. A mental health professional trained in ERP can provide strategies to deal with escalating obsessions and compulsions.
While therapy is an integral part of managing OCD, adopting a healthy lifestyle can also help alleviate symptoms. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices like meditation can reduce stress levels and contribute to better mental health.
Several factors can contribute to worsening OCD, including increased stress and significant life transitions. The intensification of OCD can have profound effects on an individual's mental health and daily life. However, by seeking professional help and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, individuals can manage their intensifying symptoms and lead a better quality of life. Understanding why OCD gets worse is the first step in addressing this issue and seeking appropriate treatment.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
Our therapists incorporate exposure responsive prevention therapy (the gold standard for OCD treatment) in our OCD group therapy sessions. Our OCD groups will help you habituate to your obsessions and refrain from engaging in compulsions, so you can experience meaningful symptom reduction.
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