ocdphobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that significantly interfere with daily life.
Fear of obsessive-compulsive disorder OCDphobia
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
8/10
Exposure Risk
9/10
common triggers
Fear of contamination
Fear of harming oneself or others
Need for symmetry or exactness
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Setting realistic goals for exposure therapy
Building a support network
risk factors
- • Genetics
- • Brain structure and function abnormalities
- • Stressful life events
Scientific Classification
Anxiety disorder
Historical Context
OCD has been recognized for centuries, but formal classification as a mental disorder began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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