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There have been several factors that have been pointed out as causes of obsessions. Some of these are stress, brain dysfunctions, brain chemicals, and habitual behavior. The following set of sections are probable points on what causes obsessions. slide 2 of 7. Stress has been considered as a factor in obsession and OCD. Stress can make a person vulnerable to fear, anxiety, and obsession.
OCD often begins in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood; the average age symptoms appear is 19 years old. 1  Obsessions and Compulsions Obsessions Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust. Many people with OCD recognize that the thoughts, impulses, or images are a product of their mind and are excessive or unreasonable.