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DBT for OCD: Pros and Cons of an Unusual Treatment Choice

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Understanding OCD What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by repetitive intrusive thoughts, images, or urges or compulsive behaviors. The intrusive thoughts cause emotional distress, including worry or fear. Many people with OCD, but not all, might also experience compulsive behaviors that try to decrease that distress. Common symptoms of OCD…

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Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance? What You Need to Know

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The Reassurance Cycle Definition and explanation Asking for reassurance is a natural thing to do.  However, constant reassurance seeking can become an unhealthy way to try to cope with anxiety and uncertainty.              Reassurance seeking can look like many things: Reassurance seeking can feel productive in the moment, as if you’re finding out important information.…