treatments of OCD

Question 1

what is the main way to treat OCD

Answer 1

-with Drug therapy/ medicated drugs
-biological therapy assumes theres a chemical imbalance in the brain
-drugs increase or decrease neurotransmitters in the brain

Question 2

Main drug in treating OCD

Answer 2

SSRI
-type of anti depressant
-causes the oriofrontal cortex to function more normally

Question 3

how do SSRIs work

Answer 3

-increasing seratonin
-block it from being reabsorbed into presynaptic nerve
-increase levels of seratonin in synapse so continue to stimulate postsynaptic nerve

Question 4

alternative drug treatment

Answer 4

-Tricyclics
-Benzodiazepines (BZs)
-D-cyloserine

Question 5

what is a tricyclic

Answer 5

-Antidepressant
-affects serotonin and noradrenaline
-blocks reabsorption of neurotransmitters same way as SSRI
-has more side effects as it also affects another neurotransmitter
-only used if SSRI is ineffective

Question 6

what is a Benzodiazepine (BZ)

Answer 6

-anti-anxiety
-affects neurotransmitter called GABA
-reacts w GABA receptors on postsynaptic neurone allowing increase flow of CL- ions
-side effects include drowsiness, agression, addiction

Question 7

what can SSRIs be paired with

Answer 7

-talk therapy
-such as CBT
-drugs reduce emotional symptoms such as anxiety
-meaning patient can engage more effectively with CBT
-some sufferers may respond best to CBT alone without medication

Question 8

how does GABA work (BZ)

Answer 8

-when GABA locks into receptors, opens a channel that increases flow of chloride ions into neurone
-these ions have inhibatory effect, slowing its activity, making the individual more relaxed