Was ist eine OCD Zwangsstörung?
Eine Zwangsstörung (OCD) wird durch wiederkehrende, anhaltende, unerwünschte und aufdringliche Gedanken, Triebe oder Bilder (Obsessionen) charakterisiert und/oder durch repetitive Verhaltensweisen oder gedankliche Tätigkeiten, zu denen sich die Patienten angetrieben fühlen, (Zwangshandlungen), um zu versuchen die Angst …
Wie äußert sich Zwangsstörung?
Zwangserkrankte verspüren einen starken inneren Drang, Dinge zu denken oder zu tun, die sie selbst – zumindest zu Beginn der Symptomatik – für unsinnig oder übertrieben halten. Der Versuch, sich gegen diesen Drang zu wehren, gelingt meist nicht oder führt sogar zu einer Zunahme der Gedanken und Impulse.
When does OCD first appear?
Although OCD can occur at any age, there are generally two age ranges when OCD tends to first appears: Between the ages 8 and 12. Between the late teen years and early adulthood.
What is an example of a behavioral experiment in OCD?
Behavioral experiments in OCD might include: Conducting surveys to find out whether other people have similar thoughts, and what they think about these thoughts. Exploring the validity of some of the beliefs we have about ourselves (e.g. testing whether we are bad, responsible, or out of control).
What are the signs and symptoms of OCD in children?
In rare cases, symptoms may develop seemingly “overnight” with a rapid change in behavior and mood and sudden appearance of severe anxiety. If this is the presentation, then consider a sub-type of pediatric OCD caused by an infection (e.g., strep throat), which confuses the child’s immune system into attacking the brain instead of the infection.
What is the theory a / theory B tool for OCD?
A technique that psychologists often use with people who have OCD is the Theory A / Theory B tool. The starting point of this technique is “What if my interpretation of my intrusions is wrong? Could there be another way of understanding them?”. Use behavioral experiments to test the accuracy of your appraisals.