Causes
There are several theories about the causes of OCD, including:
• Compulsions are learned behaviours, which become repetitive and habitual when they are associated with relief from anxiety.
• OCD is due to genetic and hereditary factors.
• Chemical, structural and functional abnormalities in the brain are the cause.
• Distorted beliefs reinforce and maintain symptoms associated with OCD.
It is possible that several factors interact to trigger the development of OCD. The underlying causes may be further influenced by stressful life events, hormonal changes and personality traits.
Treatments
There are treatments you can get for obsessive compulsive disorder, the most effective ones are currently medication, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and community support recovery programs.
- medications such as antidepressants which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
- (CBT) which helps individuals identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits.
There are several theories about the causes of OCD, including:
• Compulsions are learned behaviours, which become repetitive and habitual when they are associated with relief from anxiety.
• OCD is due to genetic and hereditary factors.
• Chemical, structural and functional abnormalities in the brain are the cause.
• Distorted beliefs reinforce and maintain symptoms associated with OCD.
It is possible that several factors interact to trigger the development of OCD. The underlying causes may be further influenced by stressful life events, hormonal changes and personality traits.
Treatments
There are treatments you can get for obsessive compulsive disorder, the most effective ones are currently medication, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and community support recovery programs.
- medications such as antidepressants which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
- (CBT) which helps individuals identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits.