Did you know that among people who have PTSD, 1 in 4 also have OCD?
It makes sense when we think about it- people who have been harmed develop strategies to try to prevent future harm from occurring. Or, something happened that was truly “not right,” and so now when something feels “not right” it feels intolerable. As these two examples show, while OCD can revolve around different themes, such as anxiety about future harm or things feeling “not right,” the core of OCD is difficulty tolerating specific uncertainties.
There are a bunch of uncertainties you tolerate every day- think of all the things in your life that vary, fluctuate, change, or are uncertain. OCD occurs around specific uncertainties that people have a hard time tolerating. Just like you can tolerate other uncertainties, with support you can grow the skills to tolerate the specific uncertainties at the heart of your OCD.
If you’ve been through trauma and believe you may have OCD, it’s essential to work with a therapist who is skilled at treating both PTSD and OCD, like me. I’ve provided successful Exposure and Response Prevention to a number of individuals with OCD who are now experiencing way less distress from their obsessions and compulsions. If you’re interested to learn more about how OCD recovery could be possible for you too, feel free to reach out.
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