OCD Flashcards
1
Q
How do you manage OCD?
A
Medications (SSRIs)
Psychological (CBT, ERP)
Involving the family (neither accommodating nor hostile)
2
Q
In OCD, families can be ___ or ___, both are counterproductive.
A
Accommodating
Antagonistic
3
Q
Approach to family members in OCD?
A
Psychoeducation
-about OCD and the treatment
-effects of accommodating/antagonistic behaviour
-drivers for accommodating behaviour
Empathy
Collaborative - everyone has a role, including the patient.
Agreement from the patient to not ask for accommodation, and agreed response if they do.
4
Q
4 parts of OCD cycle?
A
Intrusion -> Anxiety -> Compulsion -> Relief
