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Genetic Contribution to OCD
17:56 - 33:34 (15:38)
OCD can have a genetic component, with about 40-50% of OCD cases having some mutation or inherited aspect. Researchers have examined identical twins and found different levels of genetic concordance.
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Some children may exhibit symptoms of OCD by needing to arrange their possessions in a particular symmetrical order, while adults may show obsessive-compulsive personality disorder through their communication styles and need for orderliness.
17:56 - 19:34 (01:38)
Summary
Some children may exhibit symptoms of OCD by needing to arrange their possessions in a particular symmetrical order, while adults may show obsessive-compulsive personality disorder through their communication styles and need for orderliness.
ChapterGenetic Contribution to OCD
EpisodeThe Science & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PodcastHuberman Lab
People with OCD experience intrusive thoughts that compel them to engage in certain behaviors, independent of their environment.
19:34 - 27:45 (08:11)
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People with OCD experience intrusive thoughts that compel them to engage in certain behaviors, independent of their environment. These obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are bound by anxiety, and the environment does not drive them.
ChapterGenetic Contribution to OCD
EpisodeThe Science & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PodcastHuberman Lab
OCD has a genetic component in about 40-50% of cases.
27:45 - 33:34 (05:48)
Summary
OCD has a genetic component in about 40-50% of cases. The nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and other vital organs, is responsible for all the housekeeping and essential functions in the body.