OCD Flashcards

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What is OCD?

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A condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour

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What are the DSM-5 categories of OCD?

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OCD
Trichotillomania - hair
Hoarding disorder
Excoriation disorder - skin

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What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?

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Compulsions - are repetitive & reduce anxiety

Avoidance

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What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?

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Anxiety and distress
Accompanying depression
Guilt and disgust

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What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?

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Obsessive thoughts
Cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions
Insight into excessive anxiety

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What is the cycle of OCD?

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Obsessive though - anxiety - compulsive behaviour - temporary relief - obsessive thoughts …

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