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What does OCD stand for
Obsessive compulsive disorder.
To always think about something or to not let go of something.
Alex has an obsessive fear of contamination, constantly believing they will get a deadly illness unless they wash their hands perfectly. This obsession triggers extreme anxiety. To manage this fear, Alex engages in a complex ritual every time they touch a public doorknob. What would one step of the "ritual" be
Anything higenic (free 100)
How many people world wide have OCD
1-3%
What does compulsive mean
to do things that your body is telling you to subconsciously
Amelia has a recurring and unwanted thought (an obsession) that she might have left her front door unlocked, which could lead to someone breaking in. This thought causes her intense anxiety and fear. and she has to check the door over and over again.Why is this OCD
The cycle of obsession and compulsion continues because the compulsion (checking the lock) provides only temporary relief and reinforces the belief that the ritual is necessary to prevent a feared outcome.
what does ERP stand for
Exposure and response prevention.
What does disorder mean
An illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
Sarah is a student who is studying for a major exam. As she reads her textbook, an intrusive thought pops into her head: "If I miss a word, something terrible will happen to my family". Even though she knows this thought is irrational, she feels a rising sense of panic. To calm her anxiety, she feels compelled to re-read the sentence over and over again to make sure she didn't miss a single word. Why is this OCD
She has a though that is unrealistic that will never happen but she is still making a big deal out of it.