Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a psychological disorder characteristic of a person who becomes caught up in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. The obsessions are thoughts that trigger unwanted feelings. The compulsion is the behavior a person uses to try to sooth themselves and keep their obsessions at bay. People with OCD may repeatedly engage in the same activities over and over, clean, or put things in order excessively and more.
OCD can easily get in the way of how a person lives his or her life, but things can be done to keep the disorder from getting out of hand. AMS looks at each person’s individual situation and recommends a course of action that is suited to them. This may include therapies, medications, and lifestyle changes. Our customized treatments can help them move on so they can keep obsessions and compulsions from dominating their lives.
Group therapy can be effective in the treatment of behavioral and mental disorders, substance abuse issues, marital issues and more. Not only does it give a patient an opportunity to communicate and express themselves, but it also lets them know they are not alone. It provides a support group for the individuals involved. It provides an outlet for socialization and a forum for different views to be introduced. All this is valuable in helping patients to learn, grow and increase their own self-awareness.