OCD characteristics Flashcards
What does OCD stand for
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Define OCD
A condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour
Define obsession
A cognition that takes place in the mind
(Depressions are intrusive/reccuring/unwanted thoughts)
Define compulsion
Behaviour/ something you do
Compulsions are repetitive behaviour/acts
What are the 4 categories of OCD proposed by the DSM-5
- OCD
- trichotilliomania
- hoarding disorder
- excoriation disorder
Define trichotilliomania
Compulsive hair pulling
Define hoarding disorder
Compulsion of gathering possessions and inability to part with anything regardless of its value
Define excoriation disorder
Compulsive skin picking
Explain what happens when compulsions are repetitive
- people with ocd feel compelled to repeat a behaviour
- hand washing, counting, praying, tidying
Explain how compulsions reducing anxiety is a behavioural characteristic
10% of people with OCD show compulsive behaviour alone
Just have a general sense of irrational anxiety
Compulsions are performed in attempt to manage the anxiety produced by obsessions
Explain how avoidance is a behavioural characteristic of OCD
People with OCD try to manage their ocd by avoiding situations that trigger it
Avoidance can lead to people avoiding emptying in their rubbish bins
Which can infer with life
give the 3 cognitive characteristics of OCD
Obsessive thoughts
cognitive coping strategies
insight into excessive anxiety
give the 3 emotional characteristics of OCD
- anxiety and distress
- depression
- guilt + disgust
give the 3 behavioural characteristics of OCD
compulsions are repetitive
compulsions reduce anxiety
avoidance
