Any OCD patients should know that there is still hope in finally getting rid of their obsessive compulsive disorder. In order for them to realize that, they must first understand the cause of their disorder and let them discover how to deal with it. One of the primary contributory factors of OCD is stress. OCD stress can be very bothersome, and if left unattended, may develop into a much worse stage of obsessive compulsive disorder. but before taking any actions on it, one must first know what are the right and wrong ways to deal with it. Otherwise, if they commit the wrong actions, their efforts would go in vain or worse.
Helpful Tips:
1. Proper Sleep.
A good sleep will always top as a major counter factor of stress. If a person has or gets enough rest, there is a less propensity that the person will undergo through any forms of stress. An average of eight hours of sleep will do good in giving a person a sound wellbeing.
2. Regular Exercise
Exercise contributes a lot in enabling good blood circulation in the circulatory system. Good blood circulation entails quality and efficient distribution of oxygen all throughout the different parts of the human body particularly on the brain, enabling it to process well maintaining a sense of stability at all times. This equates to lesser stressful condition. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise for at least three times a week will greatly spell out a big difference in reducing anxiety.
3. Social Support System
Having a good group of people to hang out with will greatly help in reducing stress as it prevents any feelings of isolation. A supportive family may serve as a distraction from the OCD symptoms that might develop.
4. Follow Treatment Guidelines
If you are an OCD patient who is presently undergoing a certain treatment, it is important to never leave the treatment process short. Never quit, be persisitent and always positive about things as you would eventually reap the fruits of your labor at the end of day. Be patient. The most important part of OCD cure or recovery is the willingness and determination of an individual to get out from his malady.
Wrong ways to Deal with OCD Stress:
1. Alcoholism
This will never provide solutions at the end of the day. You may temporarily forget your problems but it will not solve anything and that sooner or later they will come back. Plus you could even get worse by developing into other harmful complications caused by alcoholism.
2. Isolating Yourself
Is never a good idea. The more you isolate yourself, the more you would feel alone and deserted. You would eventually develop stress out of it, even something worse.
Michael Burns was a former OCD therapist that worked with the top ranked OCD foundations in the world. He has successfully provided solutions to his patients especially on handling OCD stress. Hypnosis OCD is also one of his used approached in dealing with the disorder.