We all sometimes feel like we forgot to close the door or turn off the gas.. But in some cases, such thoughts can be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by the occurrence of involuntary obsessive thoughts (obsessions) and attempts to get rid of them with the help of obsessive actions (compulsions).

Researchers at Concordia University in a study of 113 non-OCD students found that the fear of losing control makes people check everything multiple times.. This fear is likely at the root of many anxiety disorders, including OCD, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women aged 14 to 35.. net Study participants received fake EEG results. Participants were told that they were at low or high risk of losing control over their thoughts and actions.. Then the students were asked to complete the task on the computer.. Volunteers were asked to control the pictures on the screen (remove them from the screen before they disappear on their own).

However, in reality, the participants could not control the pictures.. Volunteers were told to use certain keyboard shortcuts to manipulate pictures and press the space bar to confirm a command.. The researchers noticed that participants who believed they were at increased risk of losing control were more likely to check their actions than those who did not consider themselves prone to losing control..

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