Symptoms of phobias, depression and OCD Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are some emotional characteristics of phobias?
Fear, anxiety and panic, which are often irrational and extreme.
How can the emotional response of a phobia be triggered?
By the presence, or the anticipation of a specific object or situation.
What are some cognitive characteristics of phobias?
- Irrational thinking.
- Catastrophising
- Ruminate thoughts.
- Selective attention towards the phobic stimuli.
What are some behavioural characteistics of phobias?
- Avoidance and withdrawal.
- Aggression or freezing. (fight or flight response)
What are some emotional characteristics of depression?
- Low mood, feelings of sadness.
- Loneliness.
- Guilt.
- Hopelessness and worthlessness.
- Anger towards themselves or others.
- Loss of interest.
What are some cognitive characteristics of depression?
- Irrational negative thoughts
- Catastrophizing of situations.
- Difficulty to maintain concentration.
- Recurrent thoughts of self-harm, death or suicide.
What are some behavioural characteristics of depression?
- Loss of energy leading to reduced activity.
- Sleep disturbance (hypersomnia or insomnia).
- Changes in appetite which could lead to significant weight gain or loss.
- Withdrawal and isolation.
- Self-injurious behaviours.
What are some emotional characteristics of OCD?
- Worrying.
- Anxiety caused by obsessions.
- Characteristics of depression such as low mood.
What are some cognitive characteristics of OCD?
- Recurring of obsessive thoughts.
- Catastrophizing of situations.
- Awareness of their obsession being irrational.
- Selective attention towards the anxiety-generating stimuli.
- Hypervigilance.
What are some behavioural characteristics of OCD?
Pathological compulsion that are repetitive and acts as a way of managing and reducing anxiety. It becomes a ritual over time.
