Lesson 11 - Characteristics of OCD Flashcards

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Behavioural Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Compulsions

Avoidance

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Behavioural Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Compulsions

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Repetitive actions that could seriously hinder the person’s ability to perform everyday functions
Reduce anxiety that is created by obsessions
Person feels they must reform these actions otherwise something dreadful might happen

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Behavioural Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Avoidance

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Some sufferers of OCD attempt to reduce anxiety by avoiding situations that might trigger it

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Emotional Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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High anxiety

Disgust

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Emotional Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

High Anxiety

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Obsessions and compulsions are a source of considerable anxiety and distress
Sufferers are aware that their obsessions and compulsive behaviours are excessive and this causes feelings of embarrassment and shame
Sufferers might also be aware that they cannot consciously control their compulsive behaviours which leads to strong feelings of distress

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Emotional Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Disgust

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Feelings of disgust may be directed against something external like dirt, germs or the self

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Cognitive Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessions
Awareness that behaviour is irrational
Catastrophic thinking

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Cognitive Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessions

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There are recurrent, intrusive, irrational thoughts that are perceived as inappropriate or forbidden
They may be frightening or embarrassing and the person might not want to share them with others
Common obsessions include doubts, impulses or images
These obsession are not worries about everyday problems instead they are in controllable and cause anxiety

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Cognitive Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Awareness that Behaviour is Irritational

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Most sufferers understand their compulsive behaviours and obsessive thoughts are inappropriate and irrational but they cannot consciously control or stop them

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Cognitive Characteristics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Catastrophic Thinking

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People with OCD are scared that something terrible will happen if they do not carry out their compulsion

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