OCD Flashcards
1
Q
What is OCD?
A
A condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour
2
Q
What are the DSM-5 categories of OCD?
A
OCD
Trichotillomania - hair
Hoarding disorder
Excoriation disorder - skin
3
Q
What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?
A
Compulsions - are repetitive & reduce anxiety
Avoidance
4
Q
What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?
A
Anxiety and distress
Accompanying depression
Guilt and disgust
5
Q
What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?
A
Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions
Insight into excessive anxiety
6
Q
What is the cycle of OCD?
A
Obsessive though - anxiety - compulsive behaviour - temporary relief - obsessive thoughts …