What is Obsessive Complsive Disorder?
OCD is a neuro-biological disorder that is
characterized by recurrent,
unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors that a person feels driven to perform (compulsions).
Some of the more common symptons are listed below; however, this is by no means an all-inclusive list. A person may
have a few or any combination of the following traits:
- Fear of germs and/or dirt
- Fear of violence or aggressive impulses
- Abhorrent religious or sexual thoughts
- Hoarding or obsession with order and/or arrangement
- Excessive hand washing or cleaning
- Repetitive actions: hair-pulling, counting, touching objects, checking locks, etc.
- Work-a-holism / Perfectionism
Obsessive Compusive Anonymous :: 636.394.0564
OCA is a 12-step program for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Not all members
have a formal medical diagnosis of OCD, but all members possess manifestations of OCD or related anxiety/panic
disorders that interfere with life functioning. It is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from OCD.
The only requirement for membership is an honest desire to recover.
OCA is not associated with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. Our primary purpose is to
recover from OCD and to help others who still suffer from OCD.
All meetings occur each week throughout the year unless
group leader cancels because of a major holiday (Such as New Years Eve)
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TUESDAYS 7:00 PM St. Louis City: Behavioral Medicine Institute
- 1129 Mackland Avenue (East of Forrest Park Community College)
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SATURDAYS 10:00 AM West County: Edgewood Program Health
Center, 970 Executive Parkway off of Mason Road
(Just South of Olive Street Road.) If you are coming from 270, go
West on Olive, make a left onto Mason just past Bames West Hospital & then
a right onto Executive Parkway (Past Houlihans Restaurant)
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UPDATE - In Jan 17, 2009 : 10:00 A.M. :: Our friends Mike, Adam E. and Kay will speaking
at the
St. John Meeting.
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OCA Weekly Meetings are for those 16 & Older Who Have or Think They Have OCD
Last Updated on September 20th, 2008 - Call 314.713.3736 to suggest corrections or changes
to this publication.
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In Jan. 17, 2009
Our friends Mike, Adam E. and Kay will be speaking at the Saint John's Mercy Hospital.
More Announcements Coming Soon.
More Announcements Coming Soon.
More Announcements Coming Soon.
ST. LOUIS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER SUPPORT
GROUP :: St. John's Mercy Hospital Meetings -
In addition to our Saturday and Tuesday meetings, meetings are also held every third
Saturday (unless otherwise stated) at St John's Mercy Medical Center Center on 615
South New Ballas Road in the von Gontard Conference Center.
Signs will be posted to direct you to the meeting room. Meetings start at 10:00 A.M. with a speaker and
support group sessions.
Refreshments are provided. Meeetings are FREE and confidential.
Meetings are open to people OCD, their family, and friends. For more information
call 314.842.7228, visit www.stlocd.org, or
e-mail us at stlocd@swbell.net.