Epidemiology

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Clinical features

• Ego-dystonic: behavior or thought patterns that are inconsistent with or repulsive to one's sense of self
  • Opposite of ego-syntonic
    • Behavior patterns are in agreement with one's sense of self
    • Seen in obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
• Obsessions: distressing thoughts, emotions, and/or sensations that are recurring and intrusive
• Compulsions: repetitive actions to provide relief from anxiety caused by obsessions (can take up a substantial amount of time)

Diagnostics

Treatment