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What Is OCD? What Are the Signs and Symptoms of OCD?
OCD is an abbreviation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD is a mental health condition that is a specific subtype of anxiety disorder, which ranges from mild to severe and can affect individuals of any age.
OCD is differentiated from other anxiety disorders by the presence of certain symptoms, which include obsessions (intrusive anxiety-related thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive, excessive behaviours that provide the individual with a sense of relief with regards to the obsession, even though these behaviours may not have any actual bearing on the outcome of the concern and may cause harm to the individual).
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Some common presentations of OCD often relate to:
- Safety issues (for example, an individual might have obsessive thoughts about a home break-in, and find relief in performing a ritualized series of locking and relocking exterior doors in excess of what is adequate);
- Cleanliness (a preoccupation with feeling “dirty” and washing and/or sanitizing hands excessively and without actual germ exposure as to cause skin damage);
- Superstition (going to excessive lengths to avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks, and engaging in an elaborate ritual to “negate” or “make up for” the action in the event that it does happen).
These individuals may experience severe distress if they are prevented from engaging in the compulsive behaviours that provide them with a sense of relief in relation to the obsessions.
OCD and Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol
OCD can cause severe distress and functional impairments for affected individuals, and in serious cases, can lead to adverse social, employment, financial, and health consequences.
Affected individuals’ obsessions may be so severe that they are unwilling to leave their homes or engage in daily living. Because of the severity of these symptoms, these individuals may also be less likely to seek help as they may not realize that there is help available for this condition.
Drugs and alcohol may become a means by which OCD sufferers are able to somewhat stifle the intensity of their obsessions and the urgency of the related compulsions. However, substance use only eases the discomfort of OCD temporarily. Over time, the degree of relief, as well as the duration of relief, diminish and individuals find themselves still battling the debilitating symptoms of OCD as well as the challenges of addiction.
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How to Recover From OCD and Addiction Through Rehab
Comprehensive substance misuse treatment for individuals with OCD includes educational components to assist affected persons with understanding OCD, OCD symptoms, and how substance use inhibits their long-term ability to recover from this condition.
Dual-diagnosis treatment helps patients develop insight and coping skills to more effectively address the difficult symptoms of OCD that may have contributed to their alcohol or drugs abuse.
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Who will I speak to when I call Castle Craig?
When you call you will reach our Help Centre team who will give you all the information you need to help you decide whether to choose treatment at Castle Craig. If you decide that you would like to have a free screening assessment you will be asked a series of questions to build up a picture of your medical and drug use history as well as any mental health issues you are facing. If you decide you want to proceed with treatment you will be put in touch with our admissions case managers who will guide you through the admissions process.
How long is the rehab programme?
Residential rehab treatment starts at 4 weeks and can go up to 12+ weeks. Research shows us that the longer you stay in rehab and are part of the residential therapy programme, the longer the likelihood of continued abstinence and stable recovery.
How do I pay for rehab?
One concern we sometimes hear from people is how they will fund their rehab treatment. You can pay for treatment at Castle Craig privately, or through medical insurance, and some people receive funding through the NHS. The cost of rehab varies depending on what kind of accommodation you choose.
What happens at the end of my treatment?
Castle Craig thoroughly prepares patients before departure by creating a personalised continuing care plan which is formulated following discussions with the medical and therapeutic team. We offer an online aftercare programme which runs for 24 weeks after leaving treatment, in order to ensure a smooth transition back into your everyday life. Patients leaving treatment automatically join our Recovery Club where they can stay connected via our annual reunion, events, online workshops and recovery newsletters.