Sexual abuse and OCD?

Question

does sexual abuse lead to OCD?

what if its not rape but just molest, but the person find herself bathing more times than average people?

can someone tell me some websites that link these two together

thanks lots :D

Answer 1

No. In my experience --watching The Aviator : ), OCD is an inborn thing.

Answer 2

Yes, any type of sexual abuse can lead to OCD, including ones that involve hygiene, such as incessant bathing.  Anxiety Disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome are very commonly the result of sexual abuse.

Here is what one website had to say:

Environmental factors may also have an important role to play in obsessive compulsive disorder causes. Childhood sexual abuse or exposure to an obsessive compulsive parent may increase your risk of developing OCD. http://www.epigee.org/mental_health/ocd....

Here are some other websites that you may find helpful:

http://www.rainn.org/

http://www.recovery-man.com/sexual-recov...

http://www.way2hope.org/abuse_survivors_...

http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/sexual...

I was a sexual abuse counselor for some time and I know that there is help out there that is free and confidential.  If you are interested in talking to a counselor, the following hotline will provide you with several resources, including your local sexual abuse crisis center's information.  Call 1-800-656-HOPE and please visit this website:

http://www.rainn.org/

Answer 3

Look at Wikipedia for OCD. It is a anxiety neurosis combined from a bad or unwanted experience.Usually it happens for people who are orthodox in belief.

Answer 4

NO, sexual abuse can lead to PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, which could mimic symptoms of OCD in turn.  OCD is classified as an anxiety disorder.

Answer 5

I have never heard something that bizarre!! Sorry but lost me on that one!!