Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Ignore: As soon as an overwhelming though arises, take deep breaths, relax, let it go.

Ignore: Resist giving into a compulsion—delay and do something fun or constructive for distraction.

Ignore: Do increase your ability to relax. Don't buy into the belief that your thoughts are always true.

Don't: Don't feed the OCD. OCD cannot live without compulsions!

Ur: Ur thoughts control Ur feelings. Stop Ur negative thoughts & U will feel better about yourself.

Ignore: View your compulsions as a "coping mechanism" and figure out other ways you can cope.

Ignore: Don't hide your symptoms; no shame in having this condition; seek both drug treatment and therapy.

Acknowledge: Acknowledge even small accomplishments it encourages people w' OCD 2 keep working 2 change behavior.

Ignore: The way to make progress is to push back against whatever OCD tells you to do. Scary but effective.

Ignore: Successful treatment of OCD requires the combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Try: Try and get out in an unfamiliar area to change your daily routine.

Ignore: Don't hold back on exploring feelings. Do feel free to explore issues of fear or anger.

Ignore: Seek help, don't try to do it all yourself.

Ignore: Do remember that most of life is out of our control. Don't expect logic to help--use good self talk.

Ignore: Do seek help if OCD interferes in life activities. Don't panic; do know with help you can manage OCD.

Ignore: Your problem is treatable. Full compliance with meds. Keep focused and busy. Correct.distortions.

Ignore: Many of my patients with OCD have responded well to cranial electrotherapy stimulation.