Light Up The Couch Complexities of OCD and Creating Treatment That Works- ERP and Beyond, Ep. 148
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Apr 7, 2022 Kimberley Quinlan, a private practice practitioner specializing in OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors, joins to share her expertise. She delves into the complexities of OCD, clearing up common misconceptions and highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis. Kimberley discusses the evolution of treatment, particularly the effectiveness of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She also addresses the unique challenges of treating OCD in children versus adults, and the impact of pandemic-related stressors on OCD symptoms.
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OCD Obsessions and Compulsions Defined
- OCD obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, urges, images, or sensations causing distress.
- Compulsions can be physical or mental responses to reduce uncertainty and anxiety tied to obsessions.
Diagnosing OCD Threshold
- Diagnose OCD when obsessions and compulsions consume over two hours daily and impair functioning.
- Recognize the brain struggles to inhibit repetitive thoughts and compulsions in OCD sufferers.
OCD Onset and Diagnostic Delay
- OCD does not discriminate by age, gender, or culture, often emerging in preteens to early adulthood.
- Diagnosis delay averages seven to fourteen years due to stigma and misrecognition.
