What causes obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD)

Condition analysis:
No one factor seems to account for the disorder. OCD can runs in families and stressful events can account for onset in around one in three cases. The neurotransmitter serotonin may have a role in OCD as studies have shown brain imbalances of serotonin. There is some evidence that overprotective parenting can increase the risk of developing OCD but on the whole upbringing is not considered to be a factor.

Instructions:
Eat Regularly: The body reacts negatively when it is experiencing stress, and when we’re hungry or nutrient-deficient, it can result in a dangerous or distracted mindset. Lower blood sugar can cause stress in the body, which can induce OCD symptoms or routines. Hurried eating and binge eating are also bad for the body, so ensure that you have three regular-sized meals per day, chew properly, and don’t stress eat, as this can lead to more OCD compulsions.

Quit Smoking: The stimulant nature of cigarettes can be very detrimental for people suffering from OCD, as the rush and depletion of nicotine, and the addictive nature of smoking, both combine into a dangerous situation for people already trying to handle a compulsive behavior. Increasing the amount of patterned behavior is a bad thing when you suffer from OCD, and there are few things as compulsive as smoking.