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Comment by looskyer

> OCD is not adaptive in any situation.

> And, to be even more clear, these are unfit mutations, that lower their subjects' reproductive success.

I don't believe this first claim is true and from my understanding the second isn't supported by current evolutionary thought. Could you explain more about why you believe these syndromes are never appropriate responses?

I can offer my own anecdotes that OCD gives me a competitive advantage in many aspects of life despite its drawbacks. But I'd like to hear more of your thoughts.

parent looskyer 6 years ago

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