Defence mechanism in OCD
Three defense mechanisms are common in OCD- Isolation, Undoing & Reaction formation Isolation: Unconsciously isolate and disown their own thoughts, experiencing as forign thoughts. Undoing: unconsciously cancel out an unacceptable desire or act by performing another act. Reaction formation: suppress an unacceptable desire by taking on a lifestyle that expresses the opposite desire.
Progression
Regression
Magical thinking
Reaction formation
Cognitive development and defence mechanism