Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders

Question 1

OCD is:

Answer 1

• Obsessions: repeated, unwarranted, intrusive thoughts/images and/or
• Compulsions: repetitive ritualized actions

These symptoms must endure and last at least an hour a day

Question 2

These therapeutic techniques help people manage their OCD symptoms:

Answer 2

• CBT - exposure and response prevention
• Aversion therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Rational emotive behavior therapy (focuses on managing irrational or unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors)
• Support groups

Question 3

These pharmaceuticals can help manage OCD:

Answer 3

Antidepressants:

• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
• Paroxetine (Paxil)
• Sertraline (Zoloft)
• Clomipramine (Anafranil)

Question 4

Other disorders related to OCD include:

Answer 4

• Body dysmorphic disorder
• Hoarding disorder
• Trixhotillomania (hair pulling) disorder
• Excoriatiom (skin-picking) disorder