OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
what can OCD be treated with
psychotherapy, or medication
what do people with OCD do to avoid triggers to their compultions?
avoid people, places, or things.
does everyone have intrusive thoughts
yes
do people with OCD feel guilty about their intrusive thoughts
yes
do people with OCD have control over their thoughts?
No
What kind of therapy treatment is used to help treat OCD
cognitive behavrial therapy
do people with OCD think they are overreacting?
No
what is a external compulsion
a compultion where you do a physical action
do people with OCD have control over their impulsive behaviors
No
When do people tend to devolp OCD
when OCD doesnt respond to therapy, or medications whats another treatment
shock therapy, or surgery.
What are compulsions for somone with OCD?
repetitive behaviors that people feel compelled to do in response to an obsession
what is a internal compulsion
doing something with your thoughts to drown out a intrusive thought
what can OCD effect in daily life
work, school, or social life
what are some common co-occurring disorders in OCD
anxiety, panic disorder, depression, or bipolar disorder.
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
recurring thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced as intrusive and unwanted.
what are the two types of ocmpultions
internal and external
whats a common misconseption about OCD
that people with OCD are really clean and organized
what percent of the us is effected by OCD
how long does it take for medications to work for someone with OCD
12 weeks.
what is a common compulsion for someone with OCD?
washing; rearranging or counting objects; seeking reassurance; or checking to see if an oven is turned off or a door is locked.
What are common intrusive thoughts for someone with OCD?
harming others, germs, death, or violence.
what kind of disorder is OCD
neurobiological