Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder that affects 2% to 3% of the general population (millions of people worldwide.
1 OCD usually begins during late adolescence or early adulthood. One-third of those with OCD report that their first symptoms began before the age of 15.
2 OCD occurs equally in males and females. OCD usually starts earlier in males than in females. (It is possible for preschool children to develop OCD, although this is rare.)
3 Males most often develop OCD between the ages of 6 and 15. Females usually develop OCD between the ages of 20 and 29. OCD is found in people from all ethnic backgrounds. OCD occurs more often in people who have parents or siblings (first-degree family members) with OCD.
What happens when ocd develops
With obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you develop disturbing, obsessive thoughts that cause fear or anxiety. In order to rid yourself of these thoughts and relieve the fear, you perform rituals, such as repeated hand-washing or checking that something has been done. Unfortunately, the relief is only temporary. The thoughts return and you repeat the rituals. The rituals or behaviors become time-consuming and have a significant impact on your daily life. If your particular fear involves unfamiliar situations, it is possible for you to become so obsessed by the fears that you stop going outside of your home. Quality of life can be substantially lowered by OCD since it can greatly affect your ability to work and have relationships. Many people are too embarrassed by their symptoms to seek treatment, and they go for years before seeing a doctor. Symptoms of OCD can be reduced with treatment. OCD can have a negative effect on those who care about you. Family members can become angry and frustrated at the strain the rituals or behaviors put on them. Talk to your health professional about ways your family members can help with OCD.
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