OCD characteristics

• What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?


  1. Compulsions are repetitive

  2. Compulsions reduce anxiety

  3. Avoidance
• What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?


  1. Anxiety and distress

  2. accompanying depression

  3. guilt and disgust
• What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?


  1. Obsessive thoughts

  2. Cognitive coping strategies

  3. Insight into excessive anxiety