Professional paper

Obsessive-compulsive disorder and the Corona virus pandemic - Doctors, am I still diagnosed?

Suzana Uzun ; University hospital Vrapče, Zagreb, Croatia; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, School of medicine Osijek, Croatia
Oliver Kozumplik ; University hospital Vrapče, Zagreb, Croatia; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, School of medicine Osijek, Croatia
Nela Pivac ; Ruđer Bošković institute, Zagreb, Croatia
Jasminka Bektić-Hodžić ; University hospital Vrapče, Zagreb, Croatia
Ninoslav Mimica ; University hospital Vrapče, Zagreb; University of Zagreb, School of medicine Zagreb,, Croatia

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was considered one of the less common mental disorders, but in
fact about 2-3% of people in the population have obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD belongs to the group
of anxiety disorders, and is characterized by the appearance of obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions.
People who suffer from this disorder understand the irrationality of their actions and find them uncomfortable,
but cannot prevent them. Consequently, all aspects of life can be affected (work, school, interpersonal
relationships), and many activities limited. The changes in daily routines caused by the pandemic cause's
anxiety in everyone, it can be especially disturbing for people who suffer from mental disorders. Social
structures and relationships are components of mental and physical health, and their sudden disappearance is
especially difficult for those who use them to maintain balance in the fight against mental difficulties. An
additional problem is the fear of many unknowns and an uncertain future. In this paper we aim to present the
main characteristics of OCD and also changes in the way it is observed during the pandemic of corona virus.

Keywords

clinical presentation; coronavirus; etiology; obsessive-compulsive disorder; pandemic

Hrčak ID:

272393

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/272393

Publication date:

10.2.2022.

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