Causes

There are many ways a person can develop OCD, the main ones are genetics, infection, psychodynamics and life. Genetics affect the chances of you having OCD, as through research scientists have learnt that most people with OCD have relatives with the disease. Contracting OCD as a result of an infection is very rare, the main way infection capable of giving you OCD is strep throat, as the body can mix up healthy cells with the infection and cause damage. Psychodynamics is another theory which scientists suggest can cause OCD, it is believed  disturbances in early sexual or general development and unconscious wishes central to OCD. Life is an aspect that has been taken in to consideration as the way the victim lives affects moods, mainly shame and guilt, which worsens OCD.