characteristics of ocd Flashcards
list the behavioural characteristics of ocd
compulsions and avoidance
describe compulsions as a behavioural characteristic of ocd
repetitive (compelled to repeat a behaviour) and reduce anxiety
around what percent of ocd sufferers show compulsive behaviours alone and no obsessions and what does this mean about their mental health
10%, just in a state of general state
describe avoidance as a behavioural characteristic of ocd
may attempt to reduce anxiety by avoiding situations which trigger ocd. this can interfere with everyday life
list the emotional characteristics of ocd
anxiety and distress, accompanying depression, guilt and disgust
describe anxiety and distress as an emotional characteristic of ocd
unpleasant emotional experience, can have frightening obsessions and compulsions
describe accompanying depression as an emotional characteristic of ocd
low mood and lack of enjoyment in activities
describe guilt and disgust as an emotional characteristic of ocd
irrational guilt
list the cognitive characteristics of ocd
obsessive thoughts, cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions, insight into excessive anxiety
describe obsessive thoughts as a cognitive characteristic of ocd
affects around 90% of sufferers as the major cognitive symptom, can vary from person to person but are always unpleasant
describe cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions as a cognitive characteristic of ocd
may adopt coping strategies, which can help their anxiety but make them look odd to those around them and distract them from everyday tasks
describe insight into excessive anxiety as a cognitive characteristic of ocd
aware their obsessions are not rational. tend to be hypervigilant, maintaining constant alertness and keeping attention focused on potential hazards
