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Obsessions (OCD)

Unwanted recurring thoughts that are inappropriate, anxiety-producing, and distressful.

Compulsions (OCD)

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to obsessions or according to rigid rules to alleviate anxiety.

Goal of OCD Treatment

Decrease the obsessions to subsequently lessen the compulsions.

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

Symptoms present within one month following a traumatic event and last less than four weeks. Common causes include natural disasters, assault, or witnessing traumatic incidents.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Symptoms may manifest approximately three months post-trauma, including emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders, insomnia, nightmares, increased vigilance, and irritability, disrupting social/work functioning and relationships.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; a type of medication used for PTSD.

SNRIs

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors; a type of medication used for PTSD.

MAOIs

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; a type of medication used for PTSD.

Benzodiazepines

Medications used for acute anxiety in PTSD.

Stellate Ganglion Block

A special procedure that may help alleviate physical symptoms of PTSD.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A therapy for PTSD focusing on replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, aiming for symptom improvement and restoring self-esteem.

Cognitive Processing Therapy

A therapy for PTSD that helps the patient understand that the traumatic event was beyond their control.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

A therapy for PTSD involving recounting traumatic events and gradually facing avoided situations or reminders.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A therapy for PTSD aiming to reprocess traumatic memories through guided eye movements or auditory/visual stimulation.

Stress Inoculation Training

A therapy for PTSD that teaches relaxation techniques and coping mechanisms to manage stress responses.

Somatic Disorder

Anxiety manifests as physical symptoms without identifiable medical explanations.

Conversion Disorder

Chronic physical symptoms (such as paralysis) resulting from psychological conflict.

Pain Disorder

Chronic pain with no identifiable physical cause, exacerbated by stress.

Cyberchondriasis

Self-diagnosis of serious illnesses via