Relationships between dissociation, obsessive beliefs, and self-esteem in juvenile obsessive-compulsive disorder: a case-controlled clinical study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yavuz Meral ◽  
Murat Boysan ◽  
Tuncay Sandıkçı ◽  
Yasin Çalışkan ◽  
Abas Haşimoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Controlled Clinical Study

scholarly journals The Association of Trait Mindfulness and Self-compassion with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms: Results from a Large Survey with Treatment-Seeking Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Leeuwerik ◽  
Kate Cavanagh ◽  
Clara Strauss
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Little is known about the role of mindfulness and self-compassion in obsessive-compulsive disorder. This cross-sectional study examined associations of mindfulness and self-compassion with obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and with the obsessive beliefs and low distress tolerance thought to maintain them. Samples of treatment-seeking adults (N = 1871) and non-treatment-seeking adults (N = 540) completed mindfulness, self-compassion, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance questionnaires. Participants with clinically significant obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms reported lower trait mindfulness and self-compassion compared to participants with clinically significant anxiety/depression and to non-clinical controls. Among the clinical sample, there were medium-large associations between mindfulness and self-compassion and obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and self-compassion were unique predictors of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, controlling for depression severity. Once effects of obsessive beliefs and distress tolerance were controlled, a small effect remained for mindfulness (facets) on obsessing symptoms and for self-compassion on washing and checking symptoms. Directions for future research and clinical implications are considered in conclusion.

Longitudinal Relations of Obsessive Beliefs, Obsessions, and Compulsions During Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 846-857
Author(s):  
Martha J. Falkenstein ◽  
Meghan Schreck ◽  
Sriramya Potluri ◽  
Jacob A. Nota ◽  
Kara N. Kelley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder

When patients with OCD decide to seek, and not to avoid harm: The problem of suicidality in OCD

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 360-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela M. Ferreira ◽  
Natalie V. Zanini ◽  
Gabriela B. de Menezes ◽  
Lucy Albertella ◽  
Louise Destree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, distressing, and disabling condition associated with a high risk of suicidal behavior and death by suicide. In this study, the authors describe two cases of OCD patients who developed recurrent suicidal behaviors in response to stressful life events that appeared to “confirm” their obsessive beliefs (termed “confirmatory events”). In both cases, the authors used accepted strategies for treating suicidality in other contexts (such as antidepressants, lithium, and electroconvulsive therapy), which proved unsuccessful. Future studies should investigate personalized strategies to treat suicidality and prevent suicide in OCD patients.

scholarly journals Stuck in my head: Musical obsessions and experiential avoidance

2020 ◽  
Vol 84 (Supplement A) ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Lillian Reuman ◽  
Jennifer Buchholz ◽  
Jonathan Abramowitz
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Experiential Avoidance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Obsessive Beliefs ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Unique Predictor

Earworms refer to catchy tunes that run repeatedly through a person's mind. Empirical literature regarding earworms is scant; however, some researchers have conceptualized the phenomenon as an unwanted intrusion in the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The current study expands upon past research by characterizing the experience of earworms and examining associations of earworm-related distress and interference with theoretical constructs of interest, including obsessive beliefs and experiential avoidance. Two hundred forty participants completed an online survey regarding the experience of musical obsessions (e.g., duration, frequency, distress) and related theoretical constructs (e.g., experiential avoidance) of interest. Descriptive results regarding the frequency, duration, and associated distress and interference of earworms are presented. Furthermore, results reveal that experiential avoidance is a unique predictor of earworm-related distress and interference. Results suggest that interference and distress due to earworms may be related to attempts to suppress them. Study conclusions, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.

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