obsessive-compulsive disorder – Dr Jonathan Haverkampf

Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy

5 Nov 20185 Nov 2018
by jonathanhaverkampf

Abstract – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition in which people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (‘rituals’), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for any longer periods of time. Suppressing the behavior or thoughts often causes intense feelings of anxiety, tension, nervousness and fear. OCD is quite common, and it is mostly treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. There is some discussion as to whether categorizations of OCD into heterogeneous forms, including a pure obsessive form, make sense. However, there are common themes and mechanisms underlying any form of OCD.

Keywords: OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry

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cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

1 Oct 20181 Oct 2018
by jonathanhaverkampf

Abstract—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often more difficult to treat than anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders. However, with a combination of psychotherapy and medication treatment can be effective in most cases. Within a few months there is often a marked improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a higher dose, possibly in combination with a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA), and a psychotherapy that increases insight into the symptoms and improves internal and external communication can show good results in even more severe cases. Communication focused therapy (CFT), as developed by the author, further focuses on identifying needs, values and aspirations, which shows to be of significant help int the treatment of OCD.

Index Terms—obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, psychotherapy, medication, treatment, psychiatry

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common mental health conditions

OCD (3)

15 Aug 201815 Aug 2018
by jonathanhaverkampf

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) can interfere significantly with a patient’s life but has a reputation of being more difficult to treat. However, with a combination of psychotherapy and medication the success rates are quite high, and in the clear majority of cases a significant reduction in obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviors can be achieved.

Keywords: OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatment, psychotherapy, medication, psychiatry

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communication-focused therapy (CFT)

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for OCD (2)

13 Aug 201815 Aug 2018
by jonathanhaverkampf

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which can be applied to a number of mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The flows of internal and external communication maintain the functioning and the development of the individual in the world. If a communication pattern or channel does not serve its intended purpose anymore, it can lead to a disconnect from oneself and from others. The disconnect internally and externally shows itself in different symptoms. The disconnect also contributes to more uncertainty about the own basic parameters, such as values, needs and aspiration, which can then lead to maladaptive decisions in life. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) works directly with communication about communication to restores the autoregulatory processes that can help to reverse the condition.

Keywords: OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment

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Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy

A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

OCD (3)

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for OCD (2)