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Click below to hear how Dr. Cooper helps clients see anxiety as adaptive rather than something to fear.

Click below to hear from one of board members, Nolan Blair. In this article, Nolan talks about why saying “I’m so OCD” and “I’m obsessed” can be really hurtful to those who live with OCD.

“I have been treating OCD since 2014. I feel quite fortunate to do this work and love treating OCD and OCD related disorders. One of my colleagues says she loves treating anxiety disorders most out of all psychiatric conditions because it’s common to see improvement. I have found that to be true for me as well, whether it’s OCD, panic, phobias, or general anxiety. 

All people have anxiety to varying degrees, and we all have thoughts and feelings we dislike that can be hard to tolerate. The principles of exposure therapy, cognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy are useful for everyone to varying degrees and at varying times. 

The current pandemic has repeatedly taught me lessons about my own tolerance for uncertainty, staying in the present moment, tolerating what I cannot change and focusing on what I can, and focusing on my values instead of getting hijacked by thoughts or feelings. 

I am grateful and enthusiastic about OCD South Carolina. I hope together we can improve the availability of evidence-based treatments and strengthen the support network within South Carolina.” – Dr. Virginia Cooper

Our mission is to connect individuals and families affected by OCD across the state of South Carolina through advocacy, education, and support. Follow us on social media to find out more!