OCD

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  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • Obsessive thinking and repetitive behabiour
      • E.g. 'I will die if I leave germs on my hands' so continuously washes hands
    • Behavioural: The compulsive behaviours carried out
      • E.g. continuously washing hands
    • Emotional: Anxiety, distress, often depression, guilt + disgust
      • obsessive thought -> anxiety -> compulsive behaviour -> temporary relief ->
    • Cognitive: Uncontrollable thoughts/worries/fears
      • Cognitive strategies, e.g. praying or meditating
      • Extreme anxiety can lead = hyper-vigilant + constant alertness

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