Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
(d)Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders .what is the difference between
(dObsessive and Compulsive Disorders
Answers (6)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Hi,Obsessions are thoughts and compulsions are behaviour mainly due to obsession.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+136
If you question is for OCD and OCPD then OCD is behaviour oriented and OCPD is personality related disorder.
For example, individuals with OCPD have lesser self-awareness then OCD
Next Steps
Feel free to consult to know more
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hi,
Obsessive disorder involves obsessive, intrusive, and repetitive thoughts that make you feel compelled to repeat behaviours. It can be repeated thoughts, worries, or even mental images that are intrusive, unwanted, and unrelenting.
Compulsive disorder , is a personality disorder that involves being excessively focused on order and perfection, usually, to avoid anxiety or perceived risk.
Answered
Flag this answer
9/9 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Obsessions are thoughts images impulses that produce anxiety and by doing certain actions - behavior or mental, temporary relief from anxiety can be gained.
Compulsions r action - behaviour or mental that r performed to reduce anxiety created by obsessions
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Shivani Singh
Clinical Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
hello,
obsessions are mental images or thoughts and compulsions are the actions taken followed by those images or thoughts.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Obsessive Behaviour: is the inability to stop thinking about a particular idea or topic. The person involved often finds these thoughts to be unpleasant and shameful but can not control them.
•Compulsive Behaviour: Thus is the need to perform certain behaviours over and over again. Many compulsions deal with counting, ordering, checking, touching and washing.
Next Steps
counseling
Health Tips
connect
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.