Obsessive compulsive neurosis Definition C/F Obsessions Thoughts, images, impulses, ruminations, slowing Repeated intrusive, against will, recognized as silly, coming from within, resistance Content Aggressive, sexual, contamination, doubts
Obsessive compulsive neurosis compulsions associated anxiety,depression,fear Prevalence 0.05% 20 years
Obsessive compulsive neurosis Etiology family,genetic biological basal ganglia premorbid personality analytic
Obsessive compulsive neurosis Course Episodic, chronic DDx obsessive personality depression schizophrenia
Obsessive compulsive neurosis Management reassurance Clomipramine, SSRIs behavior therapy ; desensitization, response prevention