Cognitive Causes
Some cognitive issues would lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Those people who often misinterpreted their own thoughts are often at a higher risk of this condition. They tend to have intrusive or unwelcome thoughts, which can be exaggerated and worsened. For instance, a mother caring for her baby might think of harming it accidentally or deliberately. While normal people would disregard and shrug off this though, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder might not do this. Over time, these thinking patterns get worse and develop into obsessives, one of the main symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. [7]
