Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which a person experiences recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsession) and manifests repetitive behaviors (compulsion). People with this kind of disorder are usually preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism and control. They have constricted emotions or are having pent up emotions and have hard time in coping up with their problems, so the latter remain in their thoughts most of the time. Furthermore, they have problems with judgment and decision making since they have uncertainty and doubt over things most of the time.
Many people consider Obsessive Compulsive personality considers this as a disorder, but actually it is not. A person with Obsessive Compulsive personality is normal, but when it becomes habitual and can alter one's activity of daily living it is then considered as a disorder.
Moreover, OCD can be treated and be prevented. One can help a person with OCD by accepting or tolerate less-than-perfect work. They should encourage them to take risks and help them to practice …show more content…
Therapeutic communication is widely used during cognitive behavioral therapy. Therapeutic Communication deals with the therapeutic use of self in which a health care provider uses his own knowledge, skills and attitude to treat the client. This involves a one on one interaction with the patient. Exploration of thoughts and feelings of a traumatic event is usually the very crucial part of the said therapy. Self awareness is a must during cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is proven to be effective, according to many