Postpartum psychosis and perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) both associate with thoughts of harm to the infant and both are treatable medical conditions. However, differentiating intrusive thoughts from delusions and understanding all of the contributory factors for any woman is instrumental to...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) –intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviours, which temporarily relieve the anxiety. Although each of the above is considered a presentation of anxiety, it does not mean that treatments or symptoms associated with each will be the same. What are the ...
Step 2: Learning about OCD Research shows that people with OCD tend to: 1. give unhelpful meanings to obsessions, and 2. use unhelpful strategies to control obsessions. Facts about unwanted thoughts: Everyone has unwanted or unpleasant thoughts sometimes; it's normal. Just thinking about ...
•Distressing thoughts elicit increased use of unhelpful management strategies.•Those with more obsessive-compulsive beliefs endorse more unhelpful strategies.•Violent thoughts are particularly poorly perceived by others.•Education regarding OCD and intrusions is warranted to reduce distress and stigma...
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