Center for Understanding and Treating Anxiety

How Do I Treat My Specific OCD Concerns?

BEFORE YOU PROCEED: Make sure you have completed everything on How Do We Treat OCD?.


What to Read

There are many OCD themes that individuals may struggle with. Just remember that each theme tends to fall under the same umbrella of uncertainty. Here is a list of some common themes of OCD:

(click on the OCD themes that apply to you only to learn more about them)

Harm OCD Checking Perfectionism Ritualized Eating
Contamination OCD Symmetry OCD Health Anxiety Washing/Cleaning
Sexual Orientation OCD Superstitious OCD Ordering/Arranging Magical Thinking OCD
Pedophile OCD Intrusive Violent Thoughts Relationship OCD Suicidal OCD
Scrupulosity Racial OCD False Memory OCD Existential OCD
Real Event OCD Postpartum OCD Just Right OCD Lucky & Unlucky Numbers
Sensorimotor OCD Meta OCD Losing Things  

What to Watch

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[Overview of OCD Themes]


What to Do

  1. Select which OCD themes are relevant for you.
  2. Mindfulness.

What to Measure