OCD

Question 1

What is OCD

Answer 1

Its classed as an anxiety disorder. It begins in young adult life and has two main components- obsessions and compulsions.
Obsessions= persistent thoughts
Compulsions=repetitive behaviours

Question 2

What are the emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 2

Anxiety and distress,
Accompanying depression,
guilt and disgust

Question 3

What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD

Answer 3

Obsessive thoughts(e.g worrying about being contaminated by germs) and Insight into excessive anxiety (think about the worst case scenario and they tend to be hypervigilant)

Question 4

What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD

Answer 4

Compulsive behaviour:
-Compulsions are repetitive e.g hand washing
-Compulsions reduce anxiety

Avoidance- they tend to keep away from situations that trigger anxiety