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Expert Explains: Possible Causes of OCD
27.12.2023 20:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
People with high intelligence suffer more often.
It has been noted that up to 48% of people with OCD are single.
In addition, it should be said that at the age of up to 65 years, this disorder was more often diagnosed in men, with the exception of the age period – 25-34.
In general, however, men and women are affected approximately equally.
At what age does OCD appear
The average age of onset of OCD is 19–20 years, but about 25% of cases begin by age 14 (see Obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD] and related disorders in children and adolescents Obsessions are compelling, persistent ideas, images.
Why does a person develop OCD
For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the causes are as follows: genetic predisposition, character traits (suspiciousness, tendency to doubt, double-check), strict upbringing, prohibitions.
Just as the causes of general OCD are not entirely clear (though genetics, brain abnormalities, and a person's environment are thought to be partly responsible, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the same can be said for the causes of OCD.
Is it possible to get rid of OCD forever
You cannot cure obsessive-compulsive disorder on your own.
It is necessary to contact a psychotherapist or psychiatrist who can assess the person’s condition and conduct behavioral therapy.
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