Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms
Obsessions
• Example: fear of dirt & contamination
• Repetitive ideas
• Unwanted thoughts
• Anxiety provoking
• Unrealistic worries
Compulsions
• Excessive washing, cleaning & checking
• Arranging things in symmetrical way
• Repeatedly reviewing an event
• Recurring actions
Causes
• Family history of OCD
• Experience with trauma
• Stress can make symptoms worse
Diagnosis
• Questions about symptoms and for how long they have been present
• Questionnaire to assess the severity of depression (BDI: Beck Depression Inventory)
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