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OCD, Part 2, Show Notes
In this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are going to talk about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).  What is it?  Why does it happen?  What can you do about it? 
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I am David Wright and with me is my producer Matt Fox.
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OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). 
o        Obsessions
Typical obsessions:
o        Fear of getting contaminated by people or the environment
o        Disturbing sexual thoughts or images
o        Fear of blurting out obscenities or insults
o        Extreme concern with order, symmetry, or precision
o        Recurrent intrusive thoughts of sounds, images, words, or numbers
o        Fear of losing or discarding something important
Compulsions
Typical compulsions:
o        Excessive or ritualized hand washing, showering, brushing teeth, or toileting
o        Repeated cleaning of household objects
o        Ordering or arranging things in a particular way
o        Repeatedly checking locks, switches, or appliances
o        Constantly seeking approval or reassurance
o        Repeated counting to a certain number
Related Conditions
o        Body Dysmorphic Disorder
o        Hoarding Disorder
o        Hair-Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania)
o        Skin-Picking Disorder (Excoriation)
Treatment
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
One effective treatment is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) known as exposure and response prevention.
Exposure Therapy 
Medication
A class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), typicall used to treat depression, can also be effective in the treatment of OCD. 

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David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT
The Motor City Hypnotist