Q.) How do I help someone who has it?

A.) One of the best ways to help someone who has OCD is to be there for him or her. Though you may not be able to relate to your friend, being an understanding companion and standing by their side is the greatest gift anyone could ever ask for.

If you want to help someone overcome obsessive compulsive thoughts, you could be an asset to their recovery by helping them with their game plan...help them write out goals for overcoming their OCD.

Also, when they have the desire to perform a ritual, do not enable them to do so. For example, if they need you to walk out of the house two more times, don't do it. Help him or her realize that walking out of the house two more times will not cause harm to your friend.

When they are feeling the anxiety, tell them that you are there for them. Helping them to see that thinking like someone who doesn't have OCD is the cure, and you can be that example.

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