Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the leading causes of disability that affects quality of life. OCD often begins early in life, with nearly half of all cases occurring by age 20. The causes of OCD are not fully known, but it may involve abnormalities in serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Treatment involves cognitive behavioral therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), with SSRIs like fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline approved by the FDA to manage OCD symptoms.