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Obsession & compulsion Flashcards

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What are obsessions?

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Recurrent and intrusive thoughts/images/urges
Against conscious resistance (ignore/suppress/neutralize w/ other thoughts)
Recognizes as product of own mind

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What are compulsions?

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Repetitive behavior/mental acts in response to an obsession / according to rigid rules
Aimed at reducing anxiety but not realistically connected or excessive

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What is OCD?

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Fulfill obsession & compulsion

Time consuming & impaired functioning

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How to manage OCD?

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SSRI (fluoxetine, paroxetine) + CBT (exposure & response prevention)
Others: TCA (clomipramine), SGA, ECT

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What is body dysmorphic disorder?

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Preoccupied in perceived defect in physical appearance that is not perceived by others
Repetitive behavior in response to defect e.g. skin picking, grooming

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How to manage body dysmorphic disorder?

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SSRI + CBT

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What are the comorbidities of body dysmorphic disorder?

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MDD, SAD, OCD

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