Posted by Dinah on December 27, 2002, at 16:37:03
In reply to Re: treating a delusion, posted by linkadge on December 27, 2002, at 10:48:35
Not necessarily, linkadge. Many OCD thoughts appear delusional, but they aren't considered delusions. I often get the thought that I ran over someone and have to circle the block to make sure. Of course no matter how many times I circle the block I can't *really* make sure. I still get the thought that I ran over someone. As long as I know the thought is irrational, and that I really didn't run over someone (even if I have to check a few times to assuage the anxiety), it's just considered an OCD intrusive thought and is treated as such rather than as a delusion.
Sometimes it does seem like a fine line though. :) But antipsychotics are not the standard treatment for OCD. SSRI's and cognitive therapy (with some benzos maybe) are.
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