Treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Comorbid Disorders

Author(s):  
Tord Ivarsson ◽  
Bernhard Weidle
1997 ◽  
Vol 171 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac M. Marks ◽  
David Mataix-Cols

BackgroundThere has been no report of comorbid transsexualism and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) or of their differential course over follow-up.MethodSuch comorbidity and follow-up are documented in a case report.ResultsA man who had been transsexual and homosexual since early adolescence developed severe OCD at age 40 as he became depressed when his mother, to whom he was very close, died. Two years later he was referred for his OCD. He refused treatment for his transsexualism. As his OCD and mood improved with self-exposure therapy, his transsexualism and homosexuality remitted also. Four years later depression and transsexualism recurred and remained to six-year follow-up despite full remission in OCD continuing throughout.ConclusionsThe sequence is like that in other cases in whom unusual sexual behaviour remitted for years after comorbid disorders improved with various treatments, or after circumstances changed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S629-S629
Author(s):  
A. Duque Domínguez ◽  
N. Echeverría Hernández ◽  
M.D.M. Lázaro Redondo ◽  
F. de la Torre Brasas ◽  
M. Otalora Navarro ◽  
...  

IntroductionIn prospective and controlled studies followed up until adult age of patients diagnosed with ADHD in their childhood, the most frequent comorbid disorders were major depressive disorder, personality disorder (borderline and antisocial), substance use disorder and, less frequently, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.ObjectivesWe report the case of a male patient aged 60, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder from his adolescence. His psychopathological progress has become aggravated over the years. Nowadays, he presents an important restlessness, which has led him to social isolation and family claudication.MethodologyOur patient is admitted to the Psychiatric Day Hospital with an appropriated treatment for his OCD (sertraline and aripiprazole). After several days under observation, we used the scales ASRS-V1.1 y WURS finding results that suggested adult ADHD. Extended release methylphenidate was prescribed, with a fast improving of our patient's symptoms of restlessness, insecurity and impulsion phobia. He was discharged from the Centre for Psychosocial Rehabilitation showing a good evolution.Results– Anankastic personality disorder (F60.5);– Dependent personality disorder (F60.7);– Hyperkinetic disorders (F90).ConclusionsSeventy-five percent of adults diagnosed with ADHD have comorbid disorders that should be used as severity rates, since they may cover up the ADHD symptoms or complicate the response to treatment. Adults with ADHD present high score on the scales “social maladjustment” and an often concomitant and polymorphic psychiatric pathology, object of varied diagnoses.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.


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