Obsessive Compulsive And Related Disorders

Question 1

Define Obsessive compulsive disorder

Answer 1

Characterised by repetitive and intrusive thoughts or images that are unwelcome (obsessions) or repetitive behaviours that the person feels compelled to do (compulsions) or both. Most often, the compulsion are done to reduce the anxiety associated with the obsessive thought.

Question 2

Body dysmorphic disorder

Answer 2

Obsessed with flaw/s in appearance
Repeated behaviour or mental acts in response to appearance flaw eg check mirror
clinical distress
Not about wt or Anorexia or Bulimia