Online OCD Support Group
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Hosted by Kate Caldwell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Don't Worry About It-CBT Skills group for Anxiety
This 4-week virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- based psycho-educational group will help participants understand what anxiety is and multiple strategies for how to manage it. Anxiety is a “normal” part of everyday life; everyone feels it at some point. But for ...
Hosted by Arktos Wellness Services Canada
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2J
This 4-week virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- based psycho-educational group will help participants understand what anxiety is and multiple strategies for how to manage it. Anxiety is a “normal” part of everyday life; everyone feels it at some point. But for ...
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Online OCD Support Group
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Hosted by Kate Caldwell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Don't Worry About It-CBT Skills group for Anxiety
This 4-week virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- based psycho-educational group will help participants understand what anxiety is and multiple strategies for how to manage it. Anxiety is a “normal” part of everyday life; everyone feels it at some point. But for ...
Hosted by Arktos Wellness Services Canada
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2J
This 4-week virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- based psycho-educational group will help participants understand what anxiety is and multiple strategies for how to manage it. Anxiety is a “normal” part of everyday life; everyone feels it at some point. But for ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.