Obsession (cognitive) and compulsion (Physical and Mental repetitive actions and are the external part of OCD)
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What is obsession
the cognitive aspect and are behaviors
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What is the the emotional aspect of OCD
anxiety and compulsions are a way of relieving this anxiety
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What percentage of people does OCD affect
2% of the world population and is equal in men and women and across ethnic groups.
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When Is OCD most likely to develop
late teens or early 20’s
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Obsessions are defined as - part 1
1) intrusive, persistent thoughts with internal images and impulses
2) Persistent and reoccurring thoughts which are unwanted and cause distress
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Obsessions are defined as - part 2
3) person ignoring the obsession but being unable to
4) the obsession is not caused due to other psychological substances such as drugs
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Compulsions are defined as - Part 1
1) repeated psychical or mental acts relating to obsession
2) compulsions are to reduce anxiety or prevent the fear situation. it is excessive so wont stop the situation
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Compulsions are defined as - Part 2
3) compulsions hasn't been caused by other psychological substances
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What is classed as a clinical case of OCD
If the O or C lasts more than an hour a day
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What is another indication of OCD
If the obsession or compulsion interferes with relationships, jobs ect.
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What are the 4 types of OCD behaviors
1) Checking
2) Contamination
3) Hoarding
4) Symmetry and Orderliness
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