🌿Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

🌿 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessions (thoughts)

Fear of contamination by germs or dirt
Doubts about having done something right (e.g., locking the door, turning off appliances)
Aggressive or horrific thoughts about harming oneself or others
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Intrusive thoughts about taboo subjects (sexual, religious, or violent)

Compulsions (behaviors)

Excessive handwashing or cleaning
Repeatedly checking things
Counting, tapping, repeating words silently
Arranging items in a particular order or symmetry

Note: People with OCD often recognize their thoughts and behaviors as irrational but feel powerless to control them.

Causes & Risk Factors:

Genetic factors (family history of OCD)
Abnormal brain circuitry (involving serotonin)
Childhood trauma or stressful life events
Certain personality traits (like perfectionism)