4.2: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Flashcards
OCD
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterised by:
- Persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts (obsessions)
- Repetitive, ritualistic behaviours (compulsions)
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterised by persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviours (compulsions).
What is the OCD cycle?
The OCD cycle is:
Obsessions —> Anxiety —> Compulsions —> Relief —> Obsessions
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterised by persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviours (compulsions).
The OCD cycle is Obsessions —> Anxiety —> Compulsions —> Relief —> Obsessions.
What are obsessions?
Obsessions are persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts that lead to anxiety
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterised by persistent, recurrent, unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviours (compulsions).
The OCD cycle is Obsessions —> Anxiety —> Compulsions —> Relief —> Obsessions.
What are compulsions?
Compulsions are repetitive, ritualistic behaviours
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is compulsive hair-pulling
Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is:
- The compulsive gathering of possessions
- The inability to part with anything, regardless of its value
Excoriation disorder
Excoriation disorder is compulsive skin-picking
What do obsessions comprise?
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that:
- Are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden
- Aren’t based on reality
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
Example
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to what?
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
What do compulsions comprise of?
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform:
- Tasks
- Behaviours
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
Example
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
What are the compulsions an attempt to do?
The compulsions are an attempt to:
1. Reduce distress
Or,
2. Prevent feared events
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though what?
The compulsions are an attempt to: 1. Reduce distress Or, 2. Prevent feared events ,even though there's little chance of them doing so
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
What do most sufferers realise?
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are:
- Excessive
- Inappropriate
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot do what?
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are:
1. Excessive
2. Inappropriate
,but cannot consciously control them
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot consciously control them, resulting in what?
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are:
1. Excessive
2. Inappropriate
,but cannot consciously control them, resulting in even higher levels of anxiety
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot consciously control them, resulting in even higher levels of anxiety.
What can sufferers also realise?
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot consciously control them, resulting in even higher levels of anxiety.
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution, but have no other way of doing what?
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution, but have no other way of coping
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot consciously control them, resulting in even higher levels of anxiety.
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution, but have no other way of coping, so rely on them as what?
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution, but have no other way of coping, so rely on them as a short-term solution
Obsessions comprise intrusive thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden and aren’t based on reality.
For example, being convinced that germs lurk everywhere, which leads to feelings of extreme anxiety.
Compulsions comprise of intense, uncontrollable urges to repetitively perform tasks and behaviours.
For example, washing your hands repetitively to get rid of germs.
The compulsions are an attempt to reduce distress or prevent feared events, even though there’s little chance of them doing so.
Most sufferers realise that their obsessive ideas and compulsions are excessive and inappropriate, but cannot consciously control them, resulting in even higher levels of anxiety.
Sufferers can also realise that their compulsions are only a temporary solution, but have no other way of coping, so rely on them as a short-term solution.
What can compulsions also include?
Compulsions can also include avoiding situations that trigger obsessive ideas
What can the symptoms of OCD do?
The symptoms of OCD can overlap with other conditions
The symptoms of OCD can overlap with other conditions, such as what?
The symptoms of OCD can overlap with other conditions, such as:
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Autism
The symptoms of OCD can overlap with other conditions, such as Tourette’s syndrome and autism.
What has this led some to do?
This has led some to question whether OCD really exists as a separate disorder