Re:OCD Is Not a Joke
by nvrspyx on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @01:33AM
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That's a bit reductive as many mental health disorders rarely exist in isolation and are often "symptoms" of other issues. OCD, for example, may certainly have a high correlation with autism, but its manifestation has also been observed in victims of trauma and those with severe, untreated generalized anxiety disorder.
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> its manifestation has also been observed in victims of trauma and those with severe, untreated generalized anxiety disorder
Makes sense, OCD rituals are a way to take control for people who feel the world is uncontrollable and scary and might hurt them.
There might be some genetic predisposition but I imagine environment/society is a huge factor. Make people feel safe and loved and they'll realize it doesn't really matter if their faucets drip a little or their books are skew. Conversely, if you live in a crime ridden area, it totally makes sense to worry about whether your door is locked.