OCD Flashcards
What is OCD
A disorder characterised by obsessions and compulsions
What are symptoms you associate with OCD
Repetitive intrusive thoughts
Anxiety reducing behaviours
How common is OCD
2% of population
What is an obsession
A persistent thought, idea, impulse or image that is experienced repeatedly and causes anxiety
What is a compulsion
A repetitive and rigid behaviour or mental act that a person feels driven to perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety
How does DSM-5 characterise OCD
Recurrent obsessions and compulsions
Recognition of obsession and compulsion
Person is distressed or impaired
What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD
Avoidance
Compulsions
What are the emotional characteristics of OCD
Anxiety and distress
Guilt and disgust
What are cognitive characteristics of OCD
Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive coping strategies
Awareness of excessive anxiety
