Abstract :
Psychodynamic models and cognitive models
both have emphasized the symbolic meaning or
attributed meaning of the content of obsessions rather
than the content itself in the maintenance of
psychopathology though with variation in techniques.
Psychoanalytic approach, however, has been less
recommended and often contraindicated in OCD. Here,
we present the case of a 35-years-old female suffering
from severe OCD and major depressive episode with
dissociative stupors that was on medication for last 5
years without significant improvement. She underwent
an eclectic cognitive, behavioural and psychodynamic
approach which resulted in a significant decrease in her
overall psychopathology.
Keyword :
obsession, psychodynamic, cognitive, drill, dissociation