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OCD& OLFACTORY REFERENCE SYNDROME.
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   OCD/ ORS: Similarities.
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Olfactory Reference Syndrome/ORS.

What ORS is and how it relates to OCD.
  • ORS is the excessive and irrational fear that 1 is emitting a foul or unpleasant odor. Although this may sound innocent enough, this condition may lead to severe problems within the person's social life.
  • This disorder is not yet included in the DSM_IV as a separate Diagnostic Criteria.
  • ORS is considered by many to be a sub- type of BDD, but also shares many features with OCD.
  • The best way of treating ORS is primarily by using CBT and more specifically ERP.

The Difference.
  • They exist independently from each other.



Useful links concerning ORS.:
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