About OCD

What is OCD?

OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive disorder.

The following are some characteristic experiences that can occur within the four major symptoms of PTSD.

1. Rexperiencing the trauma. Nightmares. Recurrent obsessive thought Sudden reoccurrence of survival behavior in the face of events that resemble the original trauma.

2. Psychic numbing. A sense of depersonalization. Not fitting into ones surroundings A feeling of emotional anesthesia. Constriction of emotions, especially in situations demanding intimacy, tenderness or sexuality.

3. Hypervigilance. Inability to relax. Frequent startle response. Chronic anxiety Panic attacks

4. Survivor guilt. Chronic depression. Sourceless sense of guilt

If you recognize more than one of these charactoristics in yourself it is very likely that you experienced significant stress as a child, weather you remember it or not.

On the various sections of this site, we have provided detailed descriptions of the various conditions and treatment methods for anxiety and panic disorder, depression, phobia, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).


You are not alone. Our support group can help you learn and use many coping techniques you can learn and use and provide you valuable information and support. Feel free to contact us for additional information.