OCD Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 examples of OCD?
A
OCD
Trichotillomania - hair pulling
Hoarding disorder
Excoriation disorder - skin picking
2
Q
What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?
A
Compulsions are repetitive
Compulsions reduce anxiety
Avoidance
3
Q
What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?
A
Anxiety and distress
Accompanying depression
Guilt and disgust
4
Q
What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?
A
Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive coping strategies
Insight into excessive anxiety