Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder have recurrent and persistent thoughts or images that are often dreamlike and appealing. O True
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What happens when people with OCD attempt to neutralize or suppress disturbing intrusive thoughts?
Trying to suppress an intrusive, unwanted thought can cause it to rebound, or reoccur. This happens because, while an initial thought can occur automatically and without any mental effort, trying to suppress it is a controlled, conscious process that requires mental resources.
What stops us from acting on intrusive thoughts?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one strategy that is often successful in helping people manage intrusive thoughts. The process may help you to shift some of your general thought patterns, which can enable you to better manage these thoughts when they do occur and might lessen their frequency.
When can a recurrent behavior be considered compulsive?
We suggest the following definition: compulsive behavior consists of repetitive acts that are characterized by the feeling that one has to perform them while one is aware that these acts are not in line with one’s overall goal.
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