ocd

Question 1

name the DSM classification for OCD

Answer 1

obsessive-compulsive disorder
trichotillomania
excoriation disorder
hoarding disorder

Question 2

what are the cognitive characteristics to OCD

Answer 2

obsessive thinking - unwanted and recurring thoughts e.g. being contaminated by dirt

cognitive coping strategies - excessive meditating

insight into excessive anxiety - awareness that thoughts and behaviour are irrational, hypervigilent

Question 3

what are the emotional characteristics to OCD

Answer 3

anxiety and distress - obsession is frightening, compulsion to repeat behaviour provokes anxiety

accompanying depression

guilt - may be directed to external things like germs

Question 4

what are the behavioural characteristics to OCD

Answer 4

compulsive behaviour

avoidance - certain things are trigger for feelings of anxiety e.g. avoiding toilet to avoid germs