OCD Characteristics Flashcards

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Behavioural

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Compulsions - external behaviours that are repeated to reduce anxiety.
Checking,counting washing hands

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Cognitive

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Obsessions - internal intrusive thoughts that are recurring and unpleasant and cause anxiety.
Worrying about being contaminated by germs.

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Emotional

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Anxiety and distress
Obsessions are often unpleasant and frightening and can cause overwhelming anxiety.

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