Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous
About OCA
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA) Is a fellowship of people who share their Experience, Strength, and Hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from OCD.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from OCD.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from OCD.
What is OCD?
OCD is characterized by recurrent, unwanted and unpleasant thoughts (obsessions), and or repetitive, ritualistic behaviors, which the person feels driven to perform (compulsions). People with OCD know their obsessions and compulsions are irrational or excessive, yet they find they have little or no control over them
Some Typical Obsessions
Some Typical Obsessions
- Dirt, Germs and Contamination
- Fear of acting on violent or aggressive impulses
- Feeling overly responsible for the safety of others
- Abhorrent religious (blasphemous) and sexual thoughts
What to expect at your first meeting
Meetings are typically 60-90 minutes. You are welcome to just listen or, if you feel comfortable, share. Each meeting follows a specific format.
Some provide literature for purchase on-site, while others direct you to purchase online. Zoom meetings frequently share digital reading materials on screen.
Some provide literature for purchase on-site, while others direct you to purchase online. Zoom meetings frequently share digital reading materials on screen.
Each meeting is kindly guided by a member volunteer. They may periodically request that other willing members read aloud.
- Introduction, Foreword, Itinerary, and 12 Steps
- Reading of selected, approved material for topic discussion
- Discussion and sharing
- Closing
- Fellowship and/or Q&A for newcomers after meeting
Just for Today
We can change our outlook when we take life one day at a time rather than dwelling in the past or worrying about the future. Daily affirmations are tools that remind us to stay in the present, adjust our focus, and let go of the intrusive thoughts that keep us stuck in the obsession-compulsion loop . . .
Donate to OCA
We now have the ability to accept donations to OCA by just clicking below!
Any contribution you can make is greatly appreciated!
OCA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
According to the 7th tradition, donations can only be accepted from OCA members.
Any contribution you can make is greatly appreciated!
OCA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
According to the 7th tradition, donations can only be accepted from OCA members.
Free App for Phone Meetings
Our phone conference service, "Free Conference Call HD", provides a free smartphone app, which allows you to connect to the phone meetings for free over the internet & avoid cell phone charges.
To get the app, go to your phone's app store & search for "FCC HD". (Make sure you get "FCC HD" & not "FCC", which is a different app.)
To get the app, go to your phone's app store & search for "FCC HD". (Make sure you get "FCC HD" & not "FCC", which is a different app.)