Could it be OCD?

Former Member

I've noticed lately that i've been displaying a lot of symptoms similar to those who have OCD, such as, for example, spending hours and hours checking things over and over again, and being paranoid about things that i just shouldn't be paranoid about....i can't really say all that much, considering its a public forum and all, but judging by what i've said so far, what do you think my chances are of having OCD or a similar problem?

Former Member

to be honest it will be hard for us to say but you have just told us the symptoms of an ocd, but for it too be an ocd it would have to be extremely obsessive.

Former Member

People who have normal routines could easily think they have OCD.

perhaps you are just over-cautious. It doesn't mean you have ocd.

you think the kiddies of thesite.org would be able to tell you if you have it? think again buddy. go to your doctor if you are worried.

Former Member

Stress can do some funny things to the body and mind.

Think about it, at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter if you have OCD or not, your still 'you'

OCD sucks, and makes a lot of peoples lives misserable. So if you do think you have it, fine, get it checked out. You'll probably see a cognative therapist who'll help you modify your thought patterns.

But if you think you might have another issue that you'd like to discuss with someone, thats just as ok. There is a lot of help available, you've just got to seek it.

Former Member

I have OCD, and it does truly suck. It's only when the hours of checking and compulsions become that bad, and effected my daily activities that I decided I may have a problem, I'd definately suggest going to see a dr about it.

In some aspects though, checking is a normal thing, most people check that their front door is locked/have turned off tv/turned off cooker when they go out etc, so I wouldn't get too worried and stressed about it, stress and worry can make mine worse- as I am always finding.

Former Member

My sis was diagnosed with OCD after getting a referral from her GP to see a specialist. If you're worried your habits are becoming a problem, the I suggest you go and get an appointment with your doctor and discuss a referral.

Ilora x

Former Member

it seems like over the past few years people look to put themselves into a group, like the rise of the conditions such as ADD and OCD, thats just in my oppinion, where previously they were just quirks in people, i think people like to be put into a catergory to reassure them that they aint as weird as they thought, just my 2p worth tho.

Former Member

^^ I don't agree. In victorian times, they labelled people as schizophrenics because they displayed signs of abnormal behaviour. They knew something was wrong with the patients but they didn't have the knowledge to find out why they were 'abnormal' so they gave them electric shocks in the hopes of shocking them out of it!
I think because we're so advanced medically, we can find out a lot more about the human brain and come to conclusions that the victorians (or earlier) couldn't.
ADD has been around since the beginning of Man, but we've only just begin to know how to diagnose a disorder of the brain because of the recent advances in technology.

I can't stand people who think it's all 'in their heads' and that disorders don't exist. I think it's very arrogant to think that. (I'm not referring to you Koe, I just know a lot of people who take the point of view).

Ilora x

Former Member

i think it depends how much its affecting your life and if its stopping you from doing things... i mean, i do stupid things like check doors are locked and the gas is off about 10 times before i go to bed and if the digits on the clock add up to 13, i sit and watch them til they change and for some reason i dont like having the volume of anything at 12... which all sounds weird and incredibly stupid i know, but its just the way i am- it doesnt affect my life and doesnt stop me doing things. so for me, id say its just quirks, its not necessarily OCD. if you're worried though, go and talk it through with your doctor.