> its manifestation has also been observed in victims of trauma and those with severe, untreated generalized anxiety disorder Makes sense, OCD rituals are a wa

> its manifestation has also been observed in victims of trauma and those with severe, untreated generalized anxiety disorder Makes sense, OCD rituals are a way to take control for people who feel the world is uncontrollable and scary and might hurt them. There might be some genetic predisposition but I imagine environment/society is a huge factor. Make people feel safe and loved and they'll realize it doesn't really matter if their faucets drip a little or their books are skew. Conversely, if you live in a crime ridden area, it totally makes sense to worry about whether your door is locked.