OCD

Question 1

What does OCD stand for

Answer 1

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Question 2

What is ocd

Answer 2

A condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour. Obsessions are ignition whereas compulsions are behavioural

Question 3

What is the cycle of ocd

Answer 3

Obsessions —> increase anxiety —> compulsions
—> temporary relief —> back to obsession

Question 4

What are examples of obsessions

Answer 4

Intrusive distressing thoughts, images and urges

Question 5

What are examples of compulsions

Answer 5

Repetitive ritualistic behaviours to lower anxiety

Question 6

What are the 3 behavioural characteristics of ocd

Answer 6

.repetitive compulsions are repetitive
.compulsions reduce anxiety
.avoidance

Question 7

Describe repetitive compulsion as a characteristic of ocd

Answer 7

People with ocd typically feel compelled to repeat a behaviour over and over again

Question 8

Describe compulsion reduces anxiety as a characteristic of ocd

Answer 8

Most people compulsion behaviours are performed in attempt to manage the anxiety produced from obsessions

Question 9

Describe avoidance as a characteristic of ocd

Answer 9

They try to reduce the anxiety by keeping away from situations that trigger it

Question 10

What are the 3 emotional characteristics of ocd

Answer 10

.anxiety and distress
.accompanying depression
.guilt and disgust

Question 11

Describe anxiety and distress as an emotional characteristic of ocd

Answer 11

Ocd is an unpleasant emotional experience because of the powerful anxiety that comes along with it. Obsessive thoughts are unpleasant and frightening and can be overwhelming

Question 12

Describe accompanying depression as an emotional characteristic of ocd

Answer 12

It is often accompanied by depression as there is low mood and lack of enjoyment for anxiety

Question 13

Describe guilt and disgust as an emotional characteristic of ocd

Answer 13

ocd can also involve emotions such as irrational guilt anf also self disgust as they don’t like that they act the way they do

Question 14

What are the 3 cognitive characteristics of ocd

Answer 14

.obsessive thoughts
.cognitive coping strategies
.insight into excessive anxiety

Question 15

Describe obsessive thoughts as a cognitive characteristic of ocd

Answer 15

Majority of ocd sufferers have a major feature of obsessive thoughts which are thoughts that recur over and over again and these. Vary depending on the individual but they are always unpleasant

Question 16

Describe cognitive coping strategies as a cognitive characteristic of ocd

Answer 16

Many may try to find methods to try reduce the level of anxiety and the obsessions they face

Question 17

Describe insight into excessive anxiety as a cognitive characteristic of ocd

Answer 17

they are aware of their obsessions and compulsions and they know its not rational however in spite of this insight they may experience catastrophic thoughts about the worst case scenarios. They also tend to be hyper vigilant which means they keep constant alertness and pays attention to potential hazards