Researchers have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but brain abnormalities, genetic (family) influences, and environmental factors are being studied. Brain scans of people with OCD have shown that
If you have a parent or sibling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), your chance of developing OCD is increased.5
The exact cause of panic disorder is not clear. It is thought that panic disorder may result from an imbalance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).
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Some people have a strong fear of social situations, fearing judgment or public humiliation.
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