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The full form of OCD is obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this condition, people think obsessively over a particular matter. They then ...read more
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Thomas Theodosiou 
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José Tavela
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Michel Alhaddad 
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- Arabic
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Enas Mashal
Clinical Psychologist
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Khawla Halabi
Clinical Psychologist
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Chryssa Charizani
Counselling Psychologist & And Life Coach
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Denisse Revés
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- Romanian
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Jana M'hanna
First time from a long time to speak to someone understand me without talking alot
Thomas Theodosiou
Always look forward to my sessions.
Daiana Jumuga
Daiana is a great listener, very empathetic towards my situation. She tries to come up with various ways to identify the problem and provide a solution.
Thomas Theodosiou
I love how deeply he goes into what I say. The questions he asks to teach how I really feel about everything is immensely helpful.
Kelsey Gibbs
kelsey is great with providing some technical solutions for the topics we discussed.
Thomas Theodosiou
Though we aware following what he said. His input validated what we were doing. We did receive help with other aspects such us sibling rivalry and how to go about our child's education. I think Mr Theo is a pleasant and very helpful person. Would definitely recommend him to others.
Thomas Theodosiou
My sessions were great, my therapist is very helpful and motivating.
Beverly Fernandez
Welcoming, calming, gentle.
Manuel Torres
I had a wonderful and constructive sessions with Manuel and Fitcy. I found Manuel to be very affable and he gave me the freedom to conduct our sessions in a pace where I am comfortable, this made it easier for me to discuss things i normally would not. My counseling was intended to focus solely on my stress triggers, but Manuel dug deep into my past and origins and helped me understand my issues and myself better. I would unquestionably advise Manuel to anyone trying to work through issues in therapy since he is very light to deal with, understanding and never judgmental."
Beverly Fernandez
I am very grateful that I made my life coaching session with Ms Beverly and to your team can say Thank you very much for helping me all the way of my session. Every session has a fruitful meaning in my life journey, a journey that I get more attached with God and positivity in life. I great attachment which I will carry on from the rest of my new journey. Its sad to say that I ended up already my 4 sessions however it was replaced of enlightenment courage what life it could be. Im wishing you(Ms Beverly) and the rest of your team to help more people experiencing difficulties straggle’s in life to enlighten and courage to love their life journey more positive way and attached to Gods purpose of life. Thank you very much and Godbless us all. ♥️
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My sessions have been going well so far and I’m learning so much about my feelings, etc. I feel like I can count on someone when I’m dealing with problems and to see how I can cope with them.
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Honestly speaking she’s probably the best therapist I’ve ever had, if you’re looking for cbt and recovery from anxiety and ptsd she’s the one to go for. But even if you’re struggling with anger and depression, separation, commitment, family and relationship problems she’s the one to go for. I tried so many different online services and offline similarly but started to give up until I actually gave fitcy health a go who matched me up with Elena. I’ve improved a lot even my friends and family notice it. No words would describe how much I really appreciate what Elena does and has done so far. I was dreading the feedback part because I was afraid of not having much time with her but seriously I wouldn’t want those who also need the help to miss out on what she has to offer and the management told me I don’t have to worry about that 😂. Elena, you are amazing!
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Suzzanne is a good listener… Try her best to guide me through the therapy journey but with no judgment and with great support without making me feel negative about me or about my partner.
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Gaston Molina
I am grateful to have a safe, non judgmental, healthy space where I can fully be myself
Emilia Chawa
I am so relieved with her, she understand where I come from, also she respect my way of expressing things, she is very easy discussing my ideas, the homework she gave helps me to open my heart and mind for different direction, am attending to continue with her for more seasons.
George Saade
"My sessions were very good. He is very caring and he listened carefully and I felt comfortable. He never saw himself someone who is better than me or look down in me. Actually, that was the most important thing to me. He showed me his interest in listening to me and that he understand what I felt which made me feel relive"
Gaston Molina
Gaston listens and gives advice in a non-judgmental and kind way. He makes me realize and understand different point of views and helps me think differently from what I’m accustomed to.
Fatima
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I have been putting therapy off for about 2 years. I've always had anxiety, and occasional panic attacks due to a lot of internal and external issues with life, and basically adulthood. The catalyst was actually starting my new job. It was a whole shift and I had to make major adjustments with my life and relationships. I'm only 2 months in, and already handling more than what I'm supposed to. I found myself crying day in and day out because of this, and I would isolate myself away from family. Nathasha listened with an open mind and heart, and had compassion and empathy. She gave me tips on how to better handle myself in situations during a panic/anxiety attack, and communication tips with my boss (who is my biggest obstacle at the moment). It's only been one session, but I can't wait for the next!
Daniela
Amazing, has helped me work through lots of things, attentive and very supportive.
Gaston
honestly idk where to start, fitcy helped me find gastón and he saved my life, i have been looking for affordable therapy for soo long and for years i wasn’t able to find until i found fitcy, then found my amazing therapist gastón, i love how flexible fitcy and gastón are
Christina P
She is an excellent psychologist, really smart and insightful. She is definitely well-experienced as a psychologist as she able to understand and respond very well to my thoughts and emotions. I would definitely recommend her.
Fatima
The sessions were really helpful, it made me understand myself more and I had a noticeable improvement with my mental health.
Gaston Molina
Seeing therapists can be daunting, Gaston makes it easy. He gets it, is able to help me break things down and work through everything, he’s brilliant!
Frequently Asked Questions
Exposure Response Prevention (ERT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that can be widely adopted to deal with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD counsellor will help you break down your problems into specific parts called feelings, behaviours and actions.
According to psychologist experts, OCD is genetic but can occur because of brain abnormalities, and the environment plays an important role in triggering OCD.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a lifelong mental illness, and it can usually be found in teens or adults but can be triggered in childhood too. Mostly 40-45% of individuals can fully be recovered by adulthood. In some cases, by attending consistent therapy sessions, you will decrease the symptoms and dominance of OCD while living your daily life routine.
Yes, you can live a better life with OCD or cure it without taking medications. Most people take serotonin reuptake inhibitors or clomipramine to treat OCD and decrease its symptoms, but therapy sessions by an approved and certified OCD psychologist can cure it.
What is OCD?
The full form of OCD is an obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this condition, people think obsessively over a particular matter. They then exhibit compulsive behaviors to deal with these obsessive thoughts.
What does OCD mean?
Often, OCD’s meaning is misconstrued as the tendency towards cleanliness. For example, if someone likes cleaning a lot, they are called ‘OCD’ in the vernacular expression. However, this is an incorrect understanding of the actual meaning of OCD.
Essentially, there are two facets of the condition; obsessive thoughts that cause disgust and anxiety, and compulsive behaviors in attempts to get rid of the thoughts.
For example, someone might continue to have thoughts of uncleanliness or disgust, and then to remedy these thoughts, they continue cleaning, even if the thing was clean, to begin with. And if they do not follow obsessive thoughts with the compulsive need to remedy them, their anxiety levels increase.
What are the 4 types of OCD?
While OCD has many categories, the 4 most common types of OCD include:
Cleaning and Contamination OCD
People with cleaning and contamination OCD have a fear of germs, and sickness, and are fixated on cleanliness. They then turn to clean far beyond what is required for personal hygiene.
Consequently, they clean themselves and their environment all the time, compulsively. Moreover, they are also scared of venturing out into the environment of the fear of germs and revulsion of uncleanliness.
Some elements that lead to greater disgust in them include blood, body fluids, smell, food that has gone bad, etc.
Ordering, Arranging, and Counting Symmetry
Another OCD type is counting, arranging, and symmetry OCD. People in this condition cannot stand disorder. Things have to be placed with a certain alignment, and if anything is not in order, they become distressed.
Similarly, they also need things in particular multiples. Or they do an action in association with a numerical factor; for example, they wait for a specific time before entering the room, close the door a particular number of times, etc.
Double-Checking and Doubting
Double-checking and doubting everything because they continue to second-guess if they did that chore is another common type of OCD. Essentially, they do not have enough faith in their memory, so they compulsively check things.
Similarly, they think the chore that they did is not complete. Some might also consider themselves to be a safety risk, as they doubt their skills.
For example, they might forget if they locked the door, so may spend a lot of time ensuring the doors are locked.
Thinking Forbidden Thoughts
Thinking of forbidden thoughts is common to all, but those with OCD have a harder time shrugging them off. These thoughts may have to do with relationships, sexual orientation, harm, sin, and similar inappropriate matters. They then go to great lengths to not think about these thoughts. Consequently, they might compulsively suppress their thoughts, get reassurance from others, etc.
What are the Signs of OCD?
There are two aspects of OCD symptoms, obsessions, and compulsions.
Obsessions Symptoms
Obsessions are recurrent and unwanted thoughts that lead to stress, disgust, unease, and anxiety. These obsessions also cause people to feel out of control, leading to further stress. Despite knowing these thoughts are not entirely rational, people with OCD cannot help but keep thinking about them.
Common obsessions include
- Fear of contamination
- Distressing sexual thoughts
- Fear of violence
- Intolerance towards uncertainty
- Fear of being responsible for harm or danger or making a mistake
- Perfectionism-related obsessions
- Avoidance of situations that trigger OCD-related stress like touching doorknobs
- Distress by irregularly arranged things
- Thoughts of uncertainty and disgust
- Need for constant reassurance
- Fear of losing something important
- Worry about things being incomplete
- Recurrent doubts
- Fixation on order
Compulsion Symptoms
Compulsion symptoms pertain to repeating behaviors and actions for the sake of getting rid of their obsessions. These actions do not fix obsessive thoughts but provide temporary relief from anxiety. Some compulsions may not have to do directly with obsession. Nonetheless, these behaviors are disruptive and excessive.
Common OCD compulsion behaviors include:
- Extreme handwashing, showering, cleaning, etc.
- Repeated rearrangement of things, checking on locks, appliances, etc.
- Avoidance of situations, people, and things that might trigger their symptoms
- Performance of certain rituals, counting, praying, etc.
- Focus on following a certain pattern, arrangement, and order.
OCD is Which Type of Disorder?
OCD is a type of mental disorder that requires proper treatment. Often, people are embarrassed about their condition or ashamed of their compulsive behaviors which prevent them from getting timely help.
But just like you need to visit a GP for flu, you need to get help from an expert at Fitcy Health for the treatment of OCD.
What Causes OCD?
While there is no precise cause for OCD, certain risk factors increase the propensity toward it. These include:
Brain Formation
People with OCD have differently-active areas of the brain.
Biology
It is also suspected that some changes to the body’s chemistry can also cause OCD.
Genetics
Having a family history of OCD increases the risk for it.
Learned
Some people might have learned OCD from observing such behavior.
Mental Health Disorders
Certain mental health disorders may also be correlated to the signs of OCD. These include substance abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, etc.
Personality Traits
Some people are methodical, perfectionists, and extremely clean, so their personality type makes them at risk for OCD.
Traumatic Events
Experiencing traumatic and stressful events like bullying and abuse makes people more likely to get OCD.
What Causes OCD to Get Worse?
The OCD symptoms can become worse over time, especially if you are not getting OCD treatment. Moreover, the signs of OCD might also become worse with age.
Some factors can cause an increase in the severity and frequency of OCD symptoms. These include:
- Being depressed.
- Experiencing mood problems
- Having hypochondriac tendencies
- Having anxiety disorders like social anxiety, panic disorder, etc.
- Suffering from lack of impulse control.
If the symptoms of these problems become worse, it is highly likely that the signs of OCD also aggravate alongside.
How to Treat OCD?
The main categories of OCD treatments include:
Psychotherapy
Talk therapy like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is one helpful way to deal with OCD. It helps in dissecting the underlying behaviors behind OCD. Another helpful type of therapy is exposure therapy. But your therapist will decide which treatment is more effective for you.
So, you should be careful about choosing your therapist; finding the right fit is important. At Fitcy Health, you can peruse several therapists’ profiles in Dubai, and contact the one whose credentials you like.
Medication
Some people may also have to take medicine for OCD. Generally, SSRIs or similar antidepressants are used as a medication for OCD.
Combination
People with OCD might also be given a combination of therapy and medication for the treatment of OCD.
Other Therapies
In case the patient does not respond to these OCD treatments, doctors may prescribe electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating OCD.
How to Prevent OCD?
You cannot prevent OCD or cure it for that matter, but early OCD diagnosis and treatment can help in improving the symptoms of OCD.
How to Control OCD Thoughts?
Some things you can do to manage your OCD symptoms better include:
- Ask for and accept help.
- Join support groups so that you find people with similar issues who understand your predicament.
- Learn to manage your triggers.
- Practice healthy habits like good sleep, a balanced diet, and exercise.
- Show yourself some love and care.
- Try to manage your stress levels better.
- Work with your therapist for engineering coping mechanisms.
How Do You Know If You Have OCD?
If you think you have the signs of OCD, rather than fretting about it, you should consult an expert at Fitcy Health. They can help you get a diagnosis for the condition, alongside helping you treat and manage it.
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