OCD is an physiological illness of the brain in which people experience unwanted/irrational thoughts (obsessions) and are compelled to engage in behaviors or thoughts (compulsions) to reduce the discomfort caused by the obsessions. While we all have habits and routines that help us to be functional and keep us healthy, people with OCD develop rituals and patterns of thought that disrupt, interfere, and potentially cripple and destroy their lives.

Individuals with OCD often go undiagnosed. They will often hide their symptoms out of fear of being labeled crazy or being ostracized from society. Obsessions are typically rooted in fear and compulsions can be mental as well as physical. 

For OCD therapy, call 256-945-7959.