OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER(OCD) It is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals. can occur during ...

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER(OCD)






  • It is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals.
  • can occur during adolescence or early adulthood
  • Tend to chronic without treatment

O - obsessions 

persistent ideas or unwanted thoughts that carry a lot of stress and anxiety

common obsessions

  • dirt and contamination
  • pathological doubt
  • need for symmetry
  • aggressiveness
  • superstitious fear

C -  compulsions

behavior or act that are carried out to reduce anxiety or stress

common compulsions



  • cleaning      
  • washing
  • hoarding
  • checking
  • counting
  • precision

CAUSES OF OCD




  • NEUROLOGICAL
  •  PSYCHOLOGICAL
  •  ENVIRONMENTAL

TREATMENT

PHARMACOTHERAPY

 Anti-depressants approved by the Food and Drug Administration: 

  •  Clomipramine(anafranil) 
  •  Fluvoxamine(Luvox) 
  • Flouxetine(Prozac) 
  • Paroxetine(Paxil, Pexeva)
  •   Sertraline(Zolofit)

PSYCHOTHERAPY

thought stopping 
response prevention 
exposure and response prevention

SUPPORT THERAPY is always helpful

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