Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) untuk mengatasi gangguan obsesif kompulsif

Abstract

Prevalence of obsessive-compulsive in a population or community is just a small number, but it doesn't mean these conditions can be ignored since the sufferer always feel uncomfort in everyday life. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to decrease the symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This research use case study method. Subject is individu who has symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The result showed that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is effective to cope obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by reducing levels of anxiety, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Subjects felt a big change after following this therapy. They also fell more comfort with herself after involve in this therapy.

Keywords

• cognitive behavior therapy
• obsessive compulsive disorder