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Causes of OCD

The causes of OCD and OCPD include both biological and psychological factors. Research has indicated genetics, stress and brain conditions could all be factors, but no one has pinpointed one definitive cause. Discover some of the reasons behind obsessions and compulsions, explore current research and discuss new findings with others.

Research on OCD After Pregnancy

Women thinking of motherhood may be interested in this overview of research that suggests that obsessive compulsive disorder may be brought on or worsened by pregnancy.

Hypochondriasis Causes: Factors that May Cause the Development of the Disorder

Hypochondriasis, or the obsessive fear of having a serious medical condition or illness, can cause great distress and have a detrimental …

Why People Hoard

Compulsive hoarding or compulsive hoarding syndrome is the excessive collection of unnecessary items, and the inability to discard them. …

What Causes OCD in Children? Possible Causes of OCD

If your child has recently been diagnosed with OCD, you may be feeling guilty that you somehow “caused” the disorder. …

A Review of Environmental Factors and OCD

New research into OCD causes continually yields the possibilities that biological factors and environmental influences interact with …

Human Genetics and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Insight into Research

Is OCD genetic? This question has bothered researchers for decades, but current research about the link between human genetics and obsessive …

What Causes OCD? The Role of Genetics and the Environment

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a disease shrouded in mystery. How much do we really know about the causes of OCD?

Insight into Gestalt Therapy for OCD

Gestalt therapy can play a pivotal role in the treatment of OCD. Learn how this therapy technique can teach patients with OCD to finally …

Learn What Causes Obsessions

What causes obsessions? There is no absolute cause associated with obsessions. Scientists however have pointed out several probable causes …

Biological Reasons for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD, has numerous potential causes. Learn about some of the possible biological reasons …