Miami Counseling & Resource Center
is a full-service mental health treatment center providing psychological
services for a wide range of mental health, emotional, behavioral and
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Anxiety & Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), while technically an Anxiety
Disorder, appears on the surface to be very different. It affects
both men and women equally. One-third of afflicted adults had their
first symptoms in childhood. Symptoms of OCD include either recurrent and
unwanted obsessions (thoughts, impulses, images) or compulsions
(repetitive behaviors in an effort to prevent or reduce distress or an
event). The person recognizes that the obsessions or compulsions are
excessive and unreasonable and have caused significant distress, are time
consuming, or significantly interfere with the person's normal routine.
Common obsessions and compulsions include:
- hand washing
- counting
- door checking
- praying
- thoughts of contamination
- sexual imagery
- need for order or symmetry
The disorder can manifest in many ways and does not have to involve
significant obsessions or compulsions but can involve significant
interpersonal problems and the inhibition of a healthy expression of
emotions. If you would like more information please call our Center.
Anxiety & Depression resources:
Special Groups
- Tools & Techniques:
Anxiety Management Workshop
- Relaxation, Yoga and Meditation
- Social Phobia Workshop
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