OCD Emergency Response Plan

Personal Information

Name: _________________________ Therapist: _____________________ Therapist Phone: _______________ Emergency Contact: _____________

Warning Signs of an OCD Crisis

• Significant increase in intrusive thoughts
• Unable to complete daily activities
• Excessive time spent on compulsions (>3 hours/day)
• Severe anxiety or panic attacks
• Sleep disruption due to OCD symptoms
• Social withdrawal or isolation

Emergency Response Steps

Step 1: Immediate Coping Strategies

• Practice deep breathing (4-7-8 technique)
• Use grounding exercises
• Apply learned ERP techniques
• Listen to pre-recorded therapeutic messages

Step 2: Support System Activation

1. Contact primary support person
2. Call therapist during office hours
3. Use crisis hotline if after hours

Step 3: Crisis Management Tools

• Implement practiced exposure exercises
• Use designated "safe space"
• Follow medication schedule strictly
• Utilize mindfulness recordings

Emergency Contacts

Local Crisis Line: ________________ National Crisis Hotline: 988 Nearest Emergency Room: __________

Daily Maintenance Plan

• Morning check-in: Rate anxiety (1-10)
• Medication schedule: ______________
• Exercise plan: __________________
• Evening review: Document triggers

Important Reminders

• OCD thoughts are not reality
• Recovery is not linear
• Help is always available
• You've overcome crises before

_Patient Signature: _______________ Date: __________________________ Therapist Signature: _____________