Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Treatments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Mental disorder with obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessions

Intrusive, unwanted thoughts causing anxiety.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors providing temporary relief.

Vicious Cycle of OCD

Obsessions lead to compulsions, reinforcing anxiety.

Insight in OCD

Awareness of beliefs' irrationality affecting prognosis.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Preoccupation with perceived body flaws and grooming.

Muscle Dysmorphia

Subtype of body dysmorphic disorder in men.

Hoarding Disorder

Difficulty discarding items, causing clutter and distress.

Trichotillomania

Compulsive hair-pulling resulting in hair loss.

Excoriation Disorder

Skin picking leading to injury and distress.

Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

Screening tool for assessing OCD severity.

Exposure and Response Prevention

Gold standard therapy for treating OCD.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Targets unwanted thoughts in OCD treatment.

Psychoeducation

Educating patients about their disorder and treatment.

Anxiety Medications

SSRIs are most effective for OCD treatment.

Habit Reversal Training (HRT)

CBT method for body-focused repetitive behaviors.

Awareness Training

Recognizing urges to manage compulsive behaviors.

Competing Response Development

Creating alternative behaviors to replace compulsions.

Generalization of Skills

Applying learned skills to various situations.

Dysfunctional Beliefs

Irrational thoughts contributing to OCD symptoms.

Safety Checks

Repetitive checking behaviors to alleviate anxiety.

Temporary Relief

Short-term anxiety reduction through compulsive actions.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted thoughts causing significant distress.

Clutter Compromise

Hoarding leads to unusable living spaces.