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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Shared psychotic disorder has historical precedent.
  • Shared obsessive-compulsive disorder (S-OCD) is infrequently reported.
  • Understanding shared obsessive-compulsive disorder is crucial for clinical practice.

Observation:

  • A case of S-OCD in a married couple is presented.
  • The male patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) improved with escitalopram and risperidone.
  • The female patient developed OCD symptoms during her husband's remission, with partial treatment response due to compliance issues.

Findings:

  • The case exhibits characteristics consistent with S-OCD.
  • Obsessions and delusions may represent a spectrum, as suggested by DSM-5 criteria for OCD with poor insight.
  • S-OCD may bridge the gap between OCD and psychotic conditions.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the limited literature on S-OCD.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the relationship between shared psychotic and non-psychotic disorders.
  • Recognizing S-OCD can aid in diagnosing and treating complex shared mental health conditions.