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OCD And Risk Of Genetic OCD
I Am suffering from OCD from last 7 years. Now 2021 I married. My OCD Medicine countinues for life long, because when I decreases dose, i start felling depression and OCD Anxiety Symptoms
Now my Question is, We plan for a baby but my fear that is my OCD symptoms passes from me to my child, I can't push my child to any mental disorder.
What is solution?
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Hello,
The origins of OCD are genetic as well as environmental. If a parent is suffering from OCD, the risk of transmissibility ranges from 20-40% according to different studies.
Additionally, there are many methods by which you can prevent occurrence mental disorder in your child.
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Genetic counselling and Psychiatrist can help.
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