Hello and welcome to this course book on overcoming harm-focused obsessive-compulsive disorder or simply Harm OCD, that intends to help you manage your Harm...
Harm OCD S1 C1: Introduction to the course book
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Harm OCD S1 C2: Note to the family
Mental disorders can undeniably have a terrible effect on families. Having OCD is definitely not easy, but being a family member to someone with OCD is difficult too. Especially when you are neither...
Harm OCD S1 C3: Accommodation by the family
When we struggle, it is natural for our family to want to comfort us, reassure us and help us out. It is also...
Harm OCD S1 C4: Introduction to OCD
OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is a severely debilitating mental disorder that affects 2.5-3% of the population (Robbins, et al., 2019). Understanding the three words that make up...
Harm OCD S1 C4: Worksheet – Obsessions or Compulsions
For each of the following statements, write O if it is an obsession and C if it is a compulsion. NoStatementResponse1Neutralizing a bad thought by replacing it with a good thought2Horrific images in...
Harm OCD S1 C5: Types of presentations in OCD
The subdivisions of OCD as we know them, be it Harm OCD, contamination OCD or any other form, are not clinical subdivisions. When psychiatrists diagnose a person with OCD, OCD is OCD. Neither...
Harm OCD S1 C5: Worksheet – OCD Presentations Experienced
Based on the presentations of OCD outlined, identify if there are other presentations of OCD that you may be experiencing right now and please note them down. If there are any other that are not...
Harm OCD S1 C6: Harm OCD – An introduction
Harm OCD is one of the fairly common presentations of OCD and is highly disturbing. According to estimates approximately 45% to 50% of adults (Milliner-Oar et al., 2016) and 30% to 70% of children...
Harm OCD S1 C7: Other forms of Harm OCD
OCD is a complicated disorder and some subtypes have interlinkages that are important to understand. Even with...
Harm OCD S1 C8: Warning signs of Harm OCD
We may all get harm thoughts, whether we have OCD or not. When I hold a baby and walk to a balcony, I hold the baby closer and tighter. Because I may have had a thought that I may accidentally drop...
Harm OCD S1 C8: Worksheet – Warning Signs of Harm OCD
Please answer the following questions to determine if you may have Harm OCDSr NoQuestionsResponse Questions by Dr. John Levy, NYC 1Do you spend hours and hours attempting to figure out if...
Harm OCD S1 C9: Is there a miracle cure?
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but sadly, there is no miracle cure for OCD. I am certain you know that...
Harm OCD S1 C10: Recovery in Harm OCD
Most people who have OCD fail to understand the premise of recovery in the beginning. They want their intrusive...
Harm OCD S1 C11: Factors impacting recovery
Two factors majorly impact recovery in Harm OCD - the severity of Harm OCD, and the efforts made by you. Severity: The first factor is the severity of the disorder. The Y-BOCS test that determines...
Harm OCD S2 C1: Introduction to the twelve pillars of recovery
Recovery in Harm OCD is not just a matter of getting medicines, popping pills and being done with it. Recovery...
Harm OCD S2 C2: The first pillar – CBT
A question that is frequently asked by many who want to understand how recovery in Harm OCD works is - what is...
Harm OCD S2 C3: Cognitive distortions
As discussed in the previous chapter, cognitive distortions are thought patterns that may convince us of things...
Harm OCD S2 C3: Worksheet – Cognitive Restructuring
Write down your intrusive thoughts. Identify the cognitive distortions in them. Write the statements that are cognitively restructured more adaptively, as shown in the examples. Sr. No.Intrusive...
Harm OCD S2 C4: The second pillar – ERP
The second pillar of recovery is ERP. ERP as you know stands for exposure and response prevention. It is also...
Harm OCD S2 C4: Worksheet – Things I Got Good At
Think back in your life starting from when you were a child. Identify 18 things that you did not know how to do. Mark 15 things that you learnt to do even if with effort. Mark 10 things that you...