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1858: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts

Aug 14, 2023

Ira Israel, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how OCD originates as a solution to a problem. He explores the development of OCD, its effects on interpersonal connections, and the use of therapy to identify the origins of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The chapter also highlights the severity of OCD, the importance of counseling, and the path to recovery.

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OCD behaviors and thoughts were initially a solution to a problem triggered by a traumatic event in the past.

Recovering from OCD involves identifying the trigger and understanding the past challenges to develop healthier coping strategies.

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The Origin of OCD as a Solution to a Problem

OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, can often be traced back to a traumatic event in a person's past that triggered a compulsive behavior or obsessive thought. These behaviors and thoughts were initially an attempt by the mind to solve a problem and prevent a recurrence of the traumatic event. However, even after the problem and trauma have long passed, the compulsions and obsessions persist, leading to a disorder. Exploring the origins of OCD and addressing the underlying traumas can be a crucial step towards recovery.

Introduction

2min

The Origins of OCD and How It Develops

5min

Understanding the Severity of OCD and the Path to Recovery

4min

Ira Israel reminds you that your OCD originally started as the solution to a problem.

Episode 1858: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts

Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora.

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