OCD

• What is one feature of OCD that 90% of people suffer from?

  obsessions- thoughts that recur over and over again. 

  an example is worries of being contiminated by dirt and germs. 
• what are coping startergeis to deal with obsessions?

  This may help manage anxiety but can make the person appear abnormal to others and can distract them from everyday tasks
• What are the two components to compulsive behaviours?

  1.compulsions are repetitive-compelled to repeat a behaviour

  2.compulsions reduce anxiety-compulsive behaviours are performed in an attempt to manage the anxiety produced by compulsions.
• How does OCD cause anxiety and distress?

  obsessive thoughts are unpleasant and frightening, so the anxiety that goes with them can be overwhelming. 

  urge to repeat a behaviour( compulsion) creates anxiety
• What is a cognitive characteristic of OCD?

  obsessions-intrusive thoughts,recurring over again. 

  coping stratergies eg praying

  selective attention towards anxiety
• What is an emotional characteristic of OCD?

  characterised by anxiety-irrational fear(repeating helps manage anxiety)

  also express depression-compulsions only bring temporary relief

  irrational guilt,disgust
• What is a behavioural characteristic of OCD?

  compulsions-compelled to repeat a behaviour and reduce anxiety.
• How does avoidance link with OCD?

  avoid situations that trigger OCD- reduce anxiety

  used to try and manage the disorder. 

  eg sufferers who wash their hands compulsively may avoid coming to terms with germs.