Sorry just took this out of the wrong folder and posted here.

Is OCD Hereditary?
Is OCD more than Obsessive Scary Thought which this post is all about?
In the MWC study course one can use the skills to work past those scary thoughts. I have read that with OCD it is very difficult.
When a person has continious negative thoughts in spite of the help of family and friends - just can't get them out of their mind no matter what -- is that possibly OCD. I was told by a psychologist on OCD that it might be.

It seems as if one with PTSD triggers might be more susceptible? Or more susceptible if they already have a tendancy for sure regarding a behavior matter?

Thank you.

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Hi Victoria:
The causes of OCD are currently unknown. There are theories, but none have been confirmed.
Here are some sites to read over:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000929.htm

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ocd.cfm#ocd4
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Victoria

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Thanks amethyst98
will check those sites and will continue my questions above for which I didn't have the time yesterday.

Checked and may have found one answer. Is OCD Hereditary?
Is OCD more than Obsessive Scary Thought which this post is all about?
In the MWC study course one can use the skills to work past those scary thoughts. I have read that with OCD it is very difficult.
When a person has continious negative thoughts in spite of the help of family and friends - just can't get them out of their mind no matter what -- is that possibly OCD. I was told by a psychologist on OCD that it might be.

It seems as if one with PTSD triggers might be more susceptible? Or more susceptible if they already have a tendancy for sure regarding a behavior matter?

Thank you.

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posted 03-13-2004 10:23 PM
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Hi Victoria:
The causes of OCD are currently unknown. There are theories, but none have been confirmed.
Here are some sites to read over:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000929.htm

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ocd.cfm#ocd4
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Victoria

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posted 03-14-2004 09:01 AM
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Thanks amethyst98
will check those sites and will continue my questions above for which I didn't have the time yesterday.

Victoria

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In response to your question about PTSD and OCD here is a quote from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/adfacts.cfm : '"It is common for an anxiety disorder to accompany depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder."

These are the different kinds of anxiety disorders:
" * Panic Disorder�Repeated episodes of intense fear that strike often and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal distress, feelings of unreality, and fear of dying.

* Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder�Repeated, unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control.

* Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder�Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as rape or other criminal assault, war, child abuse, natural or human-caused disasters, or crashes. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable or distracted and being easily startled are common. Family members of victims can also develop this disorder.

* Phobias�Two major types of phobias are social phobia and specific phobia. People with social phobia have an overwhelming and disabling fear of scrutiny, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations, which leads to avoidance of many potentially pleasurable and meaningful activities. People with specific phobia experience extreme, disabling, and irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger; the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives unnecessarily.

* Generalized Anxiety Disorder�Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months. Almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea. "