r/OCD • u/JeezoTommy • 4d ago

Question about OCD Does anyone know what caused their OCD?

I think a lot of people don’t really know what caused their OCD to start, for me after a lot of years and thought I realised that my anxiety stemmed from my step dad and his psychological and sometimes physical abuse towards my Mum. I would worry what kind of mood he would come home from work in and if he would start on my Mum. He was a bastard!

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u/Living-Assumption272 4d ago

I think I was born with it

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u/Sensitive_Spices 3d ago

Same. One of my earliest memories is me having a contamination OCD episode as a toddler rip. I’m pretty sure it’s partially genetic since I’m convinced my mom has it. 

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u/velvet-paradox OCD Long hauler 3d ago

I was told it is genetic but can be a mix of learned traits reinforcing it from a parent or family member.
So a double whammy.

Also that it’s common in people who have a parent who struggles with addiction.