Obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis (OCD)/en: verschil tussen versies
Nieuwe pagina aangemaakt met '== Contextual thinking and OCD ==' |
Nieuwe pagina aangemaakt met 'OCD can be understood from a contextual thinking perspective as a form of extreme first-degree thinking: * In the absence of contextual relativization, thoughts remain literal and absolute. * Without the ability to include nuance or alternative explanations, certain beliefs can get stuck. * Compulsive behavior is then an attempt to restore control and predictability.' |
||
| Regel 23: | Regel 23: | ||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
* Fear of contamination → endless hand washing (fear of contamination). | |||
* | * Fear of making a mistake → checking again and again (e.g. gas stove or door). | ||
* | * Persistent belief that the partner is cheating → always checking or seeking confirmation. | ||
* | * Hypochondria: being convinced that you have a disease, every signal is seen as confirmation; doctors to quacks to 'keep it under control'. | ||
* | |||
< | <span id="Obsessies_versus_compulsies"></span> | ||
== | == Obsessions vs. compulsions == | ||
* ''Obsessions''' are persistent thoughts, images or impulses that evoke fear or tension. | |||
* ''' | * ''Compulsions''' are the behaviors or mental actions that someone performs to neutralize or reduce the fear of the obsessions.<br>But: by performing these compulsions, the obsessions are actually maintained or confirmed. This creates a vicious circle in which the obsessive thoughts keep coming back stronger. | ||
* '' | |||
< | <span id="Verspreiding"></span> | ||
== | == Distribution == | ||
OCD is estimated to affect 1 to 2% of the population worldwide. | |||
OCD | The disorder often occurs together with other conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders and autism. | ||
The first symptoms usually appear in adolescence or early adulthood. | |||
< | <span id="Copingstrategieën"></span> | ||
== | == Coping strategies == | ||
* Applying structure and predictability. | |||
* | * Active activities that interrupt worrying. | ||
* | * Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), often in the form of exposure and response prevention (ERP). | ||
* | * Medication: SSRIs, sometimes antipsychotics in severe forms. | ||
* | * Contextualizing learning: helping to put thoughts into perspective. | ||
* | |||
< | <span id="Zie_ook"></span> | ||
== | == See also == | ||
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Very strong first-degree thinking|Very strong first-degree thinking]] | |||
* [[Special:MyLanguage/ | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Personality Disorders|Personality disorders]] | ||
* [[Special:MyLanguage/ | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Overstimulation|Overstimulation]] | ||
* [[Special:MyLanguage/ | |||