Is OCD the Same as Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
No. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is distinct from but related to OCD, affecting about 1 in 100 people in the U.S. Both OCD and OCPD involve a fixation on rules, details, and moral codes, along with hoarding behaviors and perfectionism. However, while those with OCD recognize their thoughts and behaviors as irrational and experience significant […]
How common is OCD?
In the United States, OCD affects around 1 in 100 people over age 18 each year, and about 1 in 50 people at any given time. Research suggests that people assigned male at birth may have a higher chance of developing OCD symptoms, and may be more likely to develop it at a younger age.
Does OCD run in families?
Research shows that OCD can run in families, and that genes likely play a role in its development. However, it’s thought that OCD is more likely caused by the combo of environmental influences with genetic susceptibility.