Characteristics (OCD)

• OCD

  A disorder characterised by obsessions and compulsions that are time consuming and cause major distress
• Obsessions


  Recurring thoughts or images
• Compulsions


  Repetitive behaviours that reduce anxiety
• Behavioural characteristics of OCD


  - compulsions

  - avoidance
• Emotional characteristics of OCD


  - depression

  - anxiety

  - guilt/disgust
• Cognitive characteristics of OCD


  - obsessive thoughts

  - cognitive coping strategies

  - insight into excessive anxiety