Is OCD genetic? Causes and treatments for OCD by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Apr 12, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Everyone can have intrusive thoughts from time to time, but when you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, intrusive thoughts can go from being a nuisance to something anxiety-ridden, single-minded, and uncontrollable. OCD can be extremely difficult to control, affecting how one lives and has to move throughout the world. However, with proper…