Fairwinds Treatment Center Tampa FL

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment Tampa FL

Live Free of Fear

Everyone has a daily routine and a certain way they like things done. But when a routine becomes an obsessive ritual, it’s time to get help. Our experts are trained to recognize compulsions and provide coping mechanisms to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

OCD is a vicious cycle of repeated feelings, ideas, thoughts, sensations and behaviors that drive individuals to a compulsion. For example, the fear of dirt or contamination may lead to obsessive hand-washing and avoidance of social situations due to germs.

Sometimes, the fear is so intense and so gripping that those suffering from OCD feel they may harm themselves or others if they cannot complete their rituals. For these reasons, many turn to drugs, alcohol or restrictive eating to deal with their anxiety.

Symptoms of OCD

While there are many different types of compulsions, some of the most common include:

Programs for Every Part of Your Journey

At Fairwinds Treatment Center, we understand how scary it can be to give up your rituals. We’re here to help, every step of the way. Our individualized treatment plans are designed to help you conquer obsessive thoughts and overcome your addiction, once and for all. Your OCD treatment plan may include:
Drugs and alcohol often make OCD symptoms worse; our team can help you transition from detox and manage your withdrawal systems.
Psychotherapy may be provided in individual, family or group settings; medications to alleviate symptoms may also be prescribed by your psychiatrist.
A dedicated team of psychiatrists, nurses, physicians and therapists monitors your progress and makes adjustments as needed to ensure your continued success.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Co-Occuring with Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Fairwinds Treatment Center specializes in dual diagnosis recovery and if an individual is suffering from a disorder such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, many times they can also be dealing with substance abuse or an eating disorder. Our clinical team will work with an individual and develop a treatment plan to help get to the root of these issues.

OCD and AddictionsWhen an individual has obsessive compulsive disorder, they tend to have unwanted and repeated feelings, ideas, thoughts, sensations, and behaviors that cause them to feel driven to a compulsion. The individual will follow through with the behavior to stop the obsessiveness, but this only temporary relieves the behavior. This can become a vicious cycle that is not treatable alone.

An individual is not able to function in day-to- day activities when having these repeated thoughts and behaviors. These feelings can be so overwhelming that it becomes very difficult to focus on other areas of life. Individuals can realize that their thoughts are unreasonable, but it can be extremely difficult to ignore or stop the behavior. The treatment team at Fairwinds can teach an individual how to deal with these behaviors, and provide coping mechanisms to help treat the disorder.

Obsession symptoms and signs may include:

  • Fear of being contaminated by shaking hands or by touching objects others have touched
  • Doubts that you’ve locked the door or turned off the stove
  • Thoughts that you’ve hurt someone in a traffic accident
  • Intense stress when objects aren’t orderly or facing the right way
  • Images of hurting your child
  • Impulses to shout obscenities in inappropriate situations
  • Avoidance of situations that can trigger obsessions, such as shaking hands
  • Replaying pornographic images in your mind
  • Dermatitis because of frequent hand washing
  • Skin lesions because of picking at your skin
  • Hair loss or bald spots because of hair pulling

Obsessions often have themes to them, such as:

  • Fear of contamination or dirt
  • Having things orderly and symmetrical
  • Aggressive or horrific impulses
  • Sexual images or thoughts

Stopping the cycle starts with a phone call

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If you are ready to discuss treatment for yourself or a loved one, the Fairwinds admissions team is here to help.

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