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OCD is an anxiety disorder in which a person experiences unwanted and intrusive thoughts that turn into obsessions and these obsessions lead them to act in particular ways that become compulsions.

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Though no one is sure of the cause of the disease, it does have varying stages of severity. However, most diagnosed cases are debilitating.

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Since there is no known cause, scientists and psychologists are forced to associate the disorder with many factors. These include genetics, brain functioning, and environmental factors.

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Serotonin affects those with OCD in the frontal parts of their brain. Research shows that serotonin levels in those with the disorder may be lower than others.

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Studies show that the disorder may be caused by malfunctioning in the brain's neurotransmitters.

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According to Beyond OCD, "Abnormalities in neurotransmitter systems-chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate...that send messages between brain cells" may be a potential cause.

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According to the Psychology Review, "Studies show that drags which increase serotonin activity improved the condition of about 60% of sufferers from OCD. However, as the OCD returns when the drags are stopped, it seems the symptoms and not the cause of OCD were being treated."

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There are OCD therapists in Albany and Latham and they also work with related disorders such as panic attacks and trichotillomania. Also, doctors around the region can prescribe medication for the disorder.

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OCD tends to affect more white collar workers than those with other lifestyles. Religion is also a small factor as is gender.

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OCD is on the anxiety spectrum with other disorders like Tourette's Syndrome and trichotillomania and thus if there are breakthroughs in those disorders, it might help find a cause of OCD.

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It is estimated that 1 in 100 children has OCD. This boy is a good example.