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Half of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) experience anger attacks, often linked to comorbid depression. These attacks can manifest as aggressive behaviors, impacting psychological quality of life.

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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on anger attacks within obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • Previous studies primarily focused on anger attacks in relation to depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of anger attacks in patients with OCD.
  • To explore the relationship between anger attacks, comorbid conditions, and quality of life in OCD patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study assessed 42 new OCD outpatients (aged 20-60).
  • Data collected using anger attack questionnaire, irritability, depression, anxiety, and quality of life (QOL) scales.
  • Aggressive behaviors were assessed for directionality.

Main Results:

  • 50% of OCD patients reported anger attacks.
  • Anger attacks in OCD correlated significantly with panic attacks and comorbid depression.
  • Patients with anger attacks showed increased aggressive acts (yelling, threats) and a worse psychological QOL domain.

Conclusions:

  • Anger attacks are a common feature in OCD, affecting half of the patient population.
  • Comorbid depression is a significant correlate of anger attacks in OCD patients.