Bradenton Herald | 03/21/2006 | Study cites genetic cause for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This is the first gene for a psychiatric illness that has been associated with a “gain of function,” meaning the gene is working too much.
Now if the can just find a way to get it to take a nap…
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Kit on Apr 15 2006 at 8:02 pm
Jeese!! dont we wish
Judy on Apr 24 2006 at 10:01 pm
I have a question for everyone…does your OCD seem worse when your in a stressful situation? I know it seems like the answer is obvious, for me mine seems worse when Im stressed, I cant get my brain to shutup..it seems more intense. I get to a point where I wish I can drop what Im doing and go take a nap lol. It seems like its the only time my mind is at peace. Oh and does anyone doubt they have OCD? Hell its like you doubt everything and have to keep reminding yourself. Im just curious what anyone has to say. Thanks
Kit on Apr 26 2006 at 8:00 pm
Hi Judy.. When im stressed my ocd goes into overdrive.. so yeah i do think stress makes it worse.. i dont think iv doubted i have ocd.. i think iv doubted ocd itself if that makes anysence.. like so many people tell you its about chemical imbalance and stuff but sontimes i just take a step back and look at myself and think wtf ocd?! your just plain straking nuts.. but your right it makes us doubt everything i can relate..
xxKit
Judy on May 01 2006 at 11:57 pm
Hey Kit,
Thanks so much on your input. My OCD hasnt gotten to the point of compulsions thankfully..if anything I guess this could be a compulsion I have to keep repeating certain things in my mind to try and make it stop..or I try and think happy thoughts lol..it doesnt seem to work though. It seems like when you have the thoughts your just better off letting them pass and not let yourself get upset over them but its very difficult. Im curious if you or anyone had compulsions right off the bat or did it take a while for them to start coming out?