OCD as a birth defect

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I have been diagnosed with OCD as in terms of fears of being violent or of harm coming to my parent. I was born with birth defects and was wondering if OCD is one of them?

 

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Have a look at these articles discussing genetic factors involved with OCD:

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Causes - NHS Choices

Genetics of OCD - NIH NCBI