Biology of OCD

Jonathan Grayson, PhD, talks about the biology of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is not only a learning disorder, but also a biological disorder. It is difficult to point out whether a sufferer is going through the learning aspect or biological aspect. Medication is an important support. Although medication helps alleviate the biological aspects associated with OCD, the sufferer still needs to work on the learning aspects. Learn about the three traits OCD sufferers cannot get rid of: above average intelligence, creativity, and denial.
This video was originally created by the Peace of Mind Foundation which is now part of the International OCD Foundation. Learn more about the IOCDF’s Peace of Mind Virtual Community at iocdf.org/peaceofmind.

[@givernymarshall880]

"For every logical answer, there is another 'what if.'" Boom.

[@marcusschlip3135]

I just wrote down that quote, Glad to see I'm not alone.

[@ZEEROXCD-izzy]

Real.

[@Bertie691]

I have tourettes, started about 5, its commodities for me is OCD, ADHD, ADDICTION TENDANCIES, VERY CREATIVE. Was diagnosed bipolar blah blah, sorted myself with years of self study, observe family etc. I am 67 now. Grief is huge, also, grattitude for everything I have learned. Don't know how to put it all together to help others, fear of giving my much needed energy away

[@melissabarsotti1313]

I love how simple his breakdown of OCD is. I also love the perspective of looking at mental health from a non pathological lens. He is absolutely right about mental health and creativity. The most creative and phenomenal people i have met in my life are my clients.

[@okidoki3191]

This man should make more video’s, seriously one of the best insights in the field

[@meikek9681]

I love this so much. Finally someone who is incredible at explaining this. I can very much relate hahah

[@Justaguy714]

That last statement hits us all, there’s always a what if, controlling that, I think for all of us is the most challenging. For all my people waking up with it. God Bless. May we all find peace.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

But what if "God" doesn't exist?

[@dane2313198]

@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 what if your stuck in dream and u are really SpongeBob left leg

[@allthelittleworms]

@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 maybe God doesn't exist, maybe you're actually a lizard having a weird dream. nobody knows. we'll just have to live with that.

[@MetalForLife1970]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bushrasew]

Oh thank u so much ocd just makes u feel alone in this world😢

[@lukeisastalker]

hearing that “what if” is also a creative way of thinking made me sob, a sincere compliment i didn’t know i needed

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

I wish he would have made more videos, he has very expressive eyes and is very relatable

[@carguy1979]

This explains OCD in a nutshell very well. I’m going to have to share it with family, I don’t think they fully understand it. Thank you

[@vnaveenkumar982]

This Channel is Highly Underrated. For its Rich Content.

[@Jay-sz7ex]

That was deep. Thanks for the ride

[@Trekopolis]

For most people with severe OCD SSRI medication is a must in order to control the impulses as you find a qualified OCD therapist who can administer ERP therapy. Eventually once you "re-train" your brain and learn skills to live with the uncertainty, medication can eventually be weaned off of. But, it takes time. Find a qualified OCD specialist and ask them if they've heard of Dr. Grayson. If they haven't, keep searching. OR fly to California and go through Dr. Grayson's program if you can! Good luck. You CAN overcome this.

[@samuelsnell9474]

Tryed get of meds ,got serve OCD , just don't happen

[@Trekopolis]

@@samuelsnell9474 Check your thyroid levels. There are medications very specific for OCD and some people have to take them regularly. If a med is not working for OCD there are other ones. Just have to see how the body reacts.

[@sweaty_sadiq]

Thanks for the video

[@lolololololol8639]

thats a masterpiece!

[@motherfalconer]

OCD from this video sounds like a symptom of stress. The headspace you describe is how stress turns into thought/story line. I’ve never thought of OCD in this way. I suspect then that trauma and especially generational cycles of trauma would be related 🧐

[@christinas.3461]

💯

[@sauravk8844]

Great video

[@gianaimami866]

beautifully said! I have pure o and have dealt with every type of OCD since I was seven years old. Thank you for this amazing video. Love it.

[@shajiyajahan4202]

I have pure o as well and I have been suffering from ocd for more than 12 years. Along with depression and anxiety, ocd is controlling my life. I get very violent, sexual thoughts and urges of god. I feel so anxious and get panic attack from it. I am a Muslim and religious value is very important to us. I don't know if anybody else has these type of suffering. I wanted to end my life so many times. Please help me, thank you

[@VICE-H3RO]

@@shajiyajahan4202 I have been suffering from Pure Ocd and this article I read about Pure ocd has been helpful for me. It is a long read but it might provide you some helpful techniques to better manage intrusive thoughts www.ocdonline.com/thinking-the-unthinkable

[@metsrus]

@@shajiyajahan4202 your best bet is to see a therapist who specializes in (CBT) Cognitive behavioral therapy and (ERP) Exposure Response Prevention. The core of every OCD is to attack your most vulnerable points, family, values, and etc. by creating (FUD) fear uncertainty and doubt. All people who try to overcome OCD must eventually face their fear, and learn to accept and live with uncertainty and doubt in their lives, or else their entire world just becomes a small isolated room from which they never leave.

[@charlesascenciojr1918]

@Giana Imami my ocd themes have changed and they are pretty scary, I would like to talk to you to see if you can give me any advice, get back to me when you can thank you.

[@VikashSharma-sz1en]

I also suffered from childhood

[@wybuchowyukomendant]

I remember being 4 or 5, and doing some silly compulsions already like I had to have my eyes straight before closing them to sleep, otherwise I was afraid they will stay crossed when I wake up lol. Anyway, ssri completely gets rid of my OCD.

[@sanecircleofficial]

When Grayson raised his voice I got incredibly scared and jumped out of my chair! :(

[@user-zz3kc5dl9y]

👍 OCD can be eased by BUSPIRONE or Esketamine ! In fact, Buspirone certainly makes OCD-patients getting peace and healthy pleasure. Wishing all sufferers a wellbeing recovery & happiness !

[@RealXD]

Hello im khmer too...may i get to know you?

[@rafaellecavalcanti9446]

I didn't understand the last sentence, but I loved the video It sounds triggering, since we are always wondering if we are in denial LOL

[@johnhunte8153]

Doesn't' everyone have doubts and uncertainties.? I guess these range from acute to minor and people learn to deal with them as circumstances arise. Like i may be great at football and have minor doubts about my abilities but be a terrible driver and be acutely stressed at the thought of driving.

[@andresandres7267]

Damn i love this man

[@user-rd4ni7dd1p]

Fuck OCD

[@Alan-gx8gf]

I have very little rituals , hand washing etc , but my thinking ? My car broke a driveshaft 6 weeks ago , so I fitted a new one : What happens if the other one breaks ? Should I carry two spare in my Car ? How can I make it so it will never break down etc etc etc Is this Pure OCD , Thanks from Scotland . 🤗

[@nathanrice1796]

When I was diagnosed, the psychologist told me OCD is 'not' a learning disorder, although it can affect how you do academically. Maybe somebody can clarify this for me?

[@compulsiverambler1352]

He said learned, not learning.

[@elie6769]

Mni7 2a5adet dawa bakir hek 5alaset meno la2ano bl 7alten kenet ra7 2e5do or eza ma 2a5adto ra7 ykon 3ande doubt ano yemken yse3edne. Never take any antidepressants. Never take any antidepressants

[@brettdeacon3437]

I'd like to know, specifically, what this "biology of OCD" is, with references to peer-reviewed studies. Thank you.

[@johnhunte8153]

I was wondering this also. Is there some biological test that shows OCD in the blood or cells.

[@brettdeacon3437]

@@johnhunte8153 The answer is no according to the best available research. What we see in this video clip is a story, not science.

[@johnhunte8153]

@@brettdeacon3437 my thoughts exactly. Completely anecdotal at best. I found the presentation rambling and literally what ifs and dont knows

[@siritchybum8325]

Haven't done the research but I imagine it's just brain chemistry. Overactive amygdala, genetics, etc. -- stuff that is determined by the construction of your brain and body rather than your behaviors/learnings, though they are intertwined somewhat. There are physical conditions that wax and wane or flair up sometimes, like migraines, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders. There is a physical component of OCD as well, which he is calling biology

[@brettdeacon3437]

I have done the research. There is no reliable scientific evidence that OCD is caused by the kind of biogenetic variables you described. It tells a nice story, but that's all it is, a story.

[@oh5793]

off topic but he's kinda funny

[@fitness927]

So what is the 3rd characteristic of a person with OCD? He stopped at creativity.

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

Denial

[@derekrodrigues3419]

I think I missed the last trait... Above average intelligence, creativity, and what was the third one?

[@Lovelyroses11]

Denial, it also says the traits in the description box.

[@rafaellecavalcanti9446]

​@@Lovelyroses11Denial of what? The diagnosis?

[@searchmytrips1499]

3:54 man i thought I am the only one 🥲

[@MrMaddox57]

GREAT comparison example to alcoholism. Ironically, many use alcohol to relieve the symptoms. I have. Let me tell you, the moment you stop drinking? Your OCD EXPLODES. Not worth it, and NOT a solution at all. It is another topic, but Glutamate-GABA balance, withdrawal and anxiety, many other areas of discussion on how alcohol just makes anxiety and OCD so much worse when withdrawal hits. I have been there so many time and it is horrible. AND if your alcoholism causes other stressors in your life, like losing a job, hygiene, family issues, etc, it can make your OCD even WORSE on top of all of that!

[@martinatkinson6624]

J

[@yahyeabdirashid9716]

Am a genius with OCD what I learned from OCD is no one is complete you always missing something and will die trying to fix it. this life is not meant to be perfect is a test from god

[@KarolinaKwiecinska-zl6od]

I don't understand about this denial - can anyone explain it?

[@alphawavesready6639]

So does that mean high IQ?

[@debbychartrand6965]

I must be stupid because I know there is certainty. Others who agree with me are stupid too.

[@ts3858]

OCD also comes from Trauma...find a trauma- informed therapist to assist to uncover what's behind the OCD...Yes ERP is helpful but it's just putting a bandaid on what should be healed over time... 🙏

[@azuliner6745]

you're wrong

[@syedaqib1335]

Ocd does not usually come from trauma. Trauma may trigger ocd in someone who is unlucky enough to have it . Typically trauma may create the obsessions around which our ocd revolves - as both trauma and obsessions fundamentally stem from the same thing - our values Without a value system : u can neither experience trauma nor ocd

[@rafaellecavalcanti9446]

Maybe not exactly a trauma, but a core fear. And when you have OCD it doesn't matter if you know what's your core fear, anxiety is already there, the problem. So ERP is necessary to heal.

[@Bertie691]

*comorbities