The Four Steps (OCD Treatment Method)

The Four Steps of the OCD Treatment Method are a structured approach to managing obsessive-compulsive disorder. First, recognize the specific OCD thoughts or urges. Next, resist acting on these urges, resisting compulsions. Third, confront and accept the anxiety or discomfort these thoughts cause, without trying to suppress or avoid them. Finally, develop new, healthier responses by practicing this process regularly. This approach helps reduce the power of OCD by changing how you respond to intrusive thoughts, leading to decreased anxiety and compulsive behaviors over time.