OCD Flashcards
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder
what is OCD
chronic condition characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions),
symptoms of obsessions
fear of deliberately/accidentally harming yourself or others
fear of contamination/disease
need for symmetry/orderliness
symptoms of compulsions
cleaning/hand washing
counting
checking things
hoarding
avoiding things
causes for OCD
unknown
adverse childhood events
parents had it
stress/anxiety
what is OCD during pregnancy/after birth called
perinatal OCD
incidence OCD
1.2% of US adults
adults= more women
children= more boys
treatment for OCD
theraphy (CBT) and ERP
medication (SSRI’s)
deep brain stimulation
transcranial magnetic stimulation
last two only in extreme cases
ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention
what is ERP
gradually expose people to triggers in safe environment
TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
DBS
Deep Brain Stimulation
outlook OCD
Significant symptom reduction with therapy
might stay chronic
