by Michael A. Jenike, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Chairman, OC Foundation Scientific Advisory Board. Overview of OCD. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a potentially devastating illness that can result in considerable social and economic disability for both patients and their family members. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Harm OCD is a subset of OCD in which a sufferer experiences constant intrusive thoughts about harming themselves or other people. Dr Katharina Henkelmann, consultant Psychiatrist in Clane Hospital, Co Kildare and in the Institute of Psychosocial Medicine in Dun Laoghaire, presents a case study of a severe OCD. Information, resources, and treatment information about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treat OCD body-focused obsessions & compulsions (swallowing, breathing, blinking, burping) with evidence-based exposure & response prevention (ERP) therapy. Find Help. Search the Resource Directory for therapists, clinics, treatment programs, support groups, and organizations (such as affiliates and global partners) specializing in OCD and Related Disorders in your area. Common Scrupulosity OCD obsessions: Fear of living a life of sin or one that God wouldn’t approve of. Fear of doing something that doesn’t align with your moral or ethical standards. I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Find Help. Search the Resource Directory for therapists, clinics, treatment programs, support groups, and organizations (such as affiliates and global partners) specializing in OCD and Related Disorders in your area.