Hi Warren,
Panic disorder can often co-exist with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In OCD, a person becomes trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are distressing but extremely difficult to overcome. Rituals such as counting, hand washing, checking, and repeating may occupy much of the person's time and interfere with other activities. Many people with OCD feel compelled to perform these repetitive behaviors known as "compulsions" to relieve the anxiety caused by their obsessions.
Please take the time to explore the online panic program. You may find many of the tools available can also be helpful for dealing with symptoms of OCD, as the steps of the program may help to challenge and overcome these obsessive thoughts and compulsions in the same way that it can be used for feelings of panic and anxiety.
Casey
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The Panic Center Support Team
