OCD

OCD

I read where you shared that you feel like you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You shared that you always feel like you have to get things done the day of. You also shared that you cannot wait and just put things to the side because if you do it drives you crazy and you will worry about it excessively. You shared that you feel like you always have to clean or be productive as well.

Based on your statements, I would highly recommend that you see a professional counselor and or therapist to be assessed for an official diagnosis. A professional counselor and or therapist can support you in assessing your specific mental health needs in regards to your treatment goals. While there are great advantages of doing counseling online, such as ease of access, there are also some limitations. Since, you have not been assessed properly, you would not be able to receive a thorough and full evaluation/assessment, through a question. You unfortunately will not find an official diagnosis or confirmation of a diagnosis on the Betterhelp platform. Professional counselors and therapists on the Betterhelp platform do not diagnosis.  A professional counselor and or professional therapist in your local area can assess your current mental health concerns with you to see what triggers your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.

If your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder are severe, a professional counselor and or professional therapist can provide you with a referral to a professional psychiatrist and or medical provider for a medication evaluation. After you are assessed by a professional psychiatrist or medical provider you may be given a prescription for medication in regards to your specific mental health needs in an effort to decrease or alleviate your current symptoms of obsessive compulsive. Medication can work quickly to begin relieving some of your obsessive compulsive thoughts with in around 14 days. Therapy and medication together can help minimize the severity of your symptoms of obsessive compulsive thoughts if needed. Individuals who receive therapy and medication often see quicker improvements and overall better outcomes than those who only receive therapy or those individuals who only take medication in regards to dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Behavior interventions, Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have all been beneficial in treating individuals who have struggle with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder,.  A professional counselor and or professional therapist can assist you in learning how to effectively implement coping skills to decease your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. A professional counselor and or professional therapist can introduce you to deep breathing techniques, calming techniques, stress management techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and imagery as a means of decreasing your symptoms obsessive compulsive disorder.

In an effort to decrease your symptoms obsessive compulsive disorder you can also try to commit to changing the way you think. It will take a lot of practice, dedication and determination to alleviate your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. However, trying to do this will help you feel better and it can lead to your feeling much better and becoming more productive. You can recognize when it is happening and when you find it happening you can choose to think about something more productive. You can also look for solutions by committing to learning from your mistakes and solving your problems so you can productively move forward, set aside time to think when you notice you are having obsessive thoughts outside of that scheduled time, remind yourself that you will think about it later, distract yourself with a self care activity and you can practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the key to living in the "here and now." When you become mindful, you will be completely present in the moment. It can be like a form of meditation that takes a lot of practice, but over time and with consistency, it can be very beneficial in decreasing your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder in an effort to help you experience an overall healthier mental well being.

Overall, I highly recommend that you seek help from a professional counselor and or therapist and a medical provider if needed for medication management. The help of a mental health professional counselor and or therapist can be quite beneficial in helping you to properly get a better understanding of your current symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, as it can look different for everyone. Please remember that mental health is not a one size fits all, so it is very important to get personalized treatment for your specific and current mental and emotional needs in reference to your symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Best regards!