OCD Treatment Program

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and behaviors that may lead to considerable impairment in daily life. People with OCD suffer from intrusive and unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) as well as irrational acts (compulsions) that they cannot resist doing.

Such symptoms can be very severe to the extent of affecting one’s job, interactions with people, and other aspects of life. At DeLand Treatment Solutions, we are fully aware of the difficulties that are associated with OCD, which is why we offer specialized treatment that addresses the unique needs of each person. Our mission is to assist those who suffer from OCD to take back control of their lives.

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is described by the presence of obsessions and compulsions. These are ideas, pictures, or impulses that are persistent and unwanted and cause a person a lot of discomfort. Compulsions are activities that an individual engages in repeatedly to alleviate the anxiety that is generated by an obsession or they are activities that are performed in a certain manner and according to certain rules. These are usually performed in an attempt to neutralize or prevent the obsessions and may become time-consuming and disruptive.

Common Symptoms

OCD manifests in various ways, but common symptoms include:

• Obsessions: Unwanted ideas, concepts, or images that are recurrent and are beyond the individual’s control, e.g., fear of contamination, need for symmetry, or intrusive thoughts about harm or taboo subjects.
• Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors such as excessive cleaning, checking, counting, or arranging objects in a specific order.

Such symptoms may range from mild to severe and may also change from one time to another. Some may spend much of their day performing the compulsions of OCD, while others may have symptoms that are less noticeable to others but equally distressing.

Types of OCD

• Contamination OCD: A phobia that is defined by avoidant behavior associated with germs, dirt, or illness and includes excessive cleaning or staying away from certain situations.
• Symmetry and Ordering OCD: This is characterized by a need for objects to be placed in a certain manner or a symmetrical manner and is associated with the fear that something will happen if things are not properly arranged.
• Intrusive Thoughts: Having intrusive and distressing ideas or mental pictures, often of a violent, sexual, or blasphemous nature. These thoughts are not what the person wants, desires, or believes, but they cause significant anxiety.
• Hoarding: A subcategory of OCD where individuals feel compelled to acquire and possess items that may be worthless or are often discarded as useless because the individual fears losing something significant or has an emotional bond with the items.

Individualized Treatment Plans

We understand that no two individuals with OCD are alike, which is why we take a personalized approach to treatment. At the time of joining the program, each client receives an assessment to identify their specific symptoms, triggers, and challenges. Therefore, we come up with a personalized treatment plan to offer them the most effective therapies and interventions for their needs.

Benefits of Our Program

At DeLand Treatment Solutions, we offer a range of benefits that set our OCD treatment program apart:

Experienced and Compassionate Clinical Team – Our staff of psychiatrists and therapists is highly trained in the treatment of OCD and other related disorders. They are committed to offering care; hence they work towards ensuring that their clients get to recover fully.

Safe and Supportive Environment – At our facility, we provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can focus on their recovery without the distractions and stresses of daily life. We understand the importance of healing and this is why, at our treatment center, we have created a calm and comfortable environment.

Long-Term Support and Relapse Prevention – It is important to note that recovery from OCD is a life-long process and at our clinic, we offer our clients continued care post-completion of our treatment program. As part of our aftercare services, we have an alumni program that ensures that the clients get further assistance and the necessary support required to ensure that they do not relapse.

Aftercare and Support

Relapse prevention doesn’t stop once the treatment is over. At DeLand Treatment Solutions, we also understand the need for aftercare and continued care to help sustain one’s recovery.

• Continuation of Care Post-Treatment – Upon completion of our OCD treatment program, the clients are provided with a detailed plan on how they will follow up to ensure they do not relapse. It may also involve undertaking further counseling, taking prescribed drugs, and attending group meetings.
• Alumni Program and Ongoing Support – Our alumni program offers ongoing support to clients who have completed treatment. We help our alumni members stay connected to the recovery community and the ongoing recovery process by having check-ins, group meetings, and events.

If you or a loved one is suffering from OCD, then it is advisable to consult a special treatment program. At DeLand Treatment Solutions, we are here to help you get over OCD and get your life back. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (386) 866-8689, to get information about the program, and start the path to recovery.