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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions and compulsions.
  • Seasonal variations in psychiatric disorders are recognized but less commonly reported in OCD.

Observation:

  • A 10-year case of OCD with distinct seasonal symptom patterns is presented.
  • Symptoms included obsessions about contamination and washing compulsions, appearing annually in October and resolving in April-May.

Findings:

  • The patient showed significant improvement with a combination of phototherapy, exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and pharmacotherapy.
  • This suggests phototherapy may be a viable treatment adjunct for specific OCD presentations.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for seasonal influences on OCD symptomology.
  • It underscores the importance of considering chronobiology in treatment strategies for OCD.
  • Further research into phototherapy for seasonal OCD is warranted.