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GleeLover
Member

Hey
This is my first post on here, so sorry if I've posted this in the wrong section or anything.
Basically, I think I have mild OCD (haven't told anyone about it or been officially diagnosed though.)
When I was 10 I used to wash my hands excessively, but now that has moved onto excessive checking. I check if my taps are off whenever I leave my room, if plugs are off, if my laptop is not too near my bed, and if other random things are in the room-even though I know that everything is in order. If I open the fridge or freezer, I can spend 5 minutes checking the light and the fridge/freezer are all off-again, even though I know they all are. If I don't, I have to get up to check AGAIN. I have this little thing where I say "the tap/plug/freezer/light/fridge is off, off, off, off, off, oooffff."

It is so annoying because it takes time and effort-I actually dread leaving the house in the morning because if I knock a book or walk too heavily on the landing, I have to go back into my room and start [b]ALL OVER[b] so I'm always in a frantic rush I worry that if I don't do any of these things, the house will flood or burn down or something. I also re-check anything I write in a letter or something,which I didn't realise could be OCD related until recently.

Does this sound like OCD or anxiety?? Mild or severe?? I'm so sorry if I'm making a fuss over nothing

Mon Nov 15 2010 21:32:33 #
Unregistered

Hi

Well this is the form my OCD checking takes - ie doing things over and over again in a specific sequence and starting again if it does not go right. The other synptoms you talk about are also reported by OCDers.

I think you should see your GP and ask for some help as it is clearly causing you distress.

Very best wishes
Anne

Mon Nov 15 2010 21:45:09 #
GleeLover
Member

Thank you very much Gladis! I don't think I will go to my GP though-too worried about telling people
But thank you!!
GleeLover x

Mon Nov 15 2010 22:32:37 #
Amz
Member

This to me is moderate ocd and will become severe if you dont get some therapy/help.

I also end up in a frantic rush in a morning from repetitivness due to OCD, mine is around checking more invasive thoughts.

you are not making a fuss over nothing and a gp would definatley not think this. my GP was great with me and said I was by no means the only person he treated for OCD.

OCD has been ranked by the World Health Organisation in the top 10 debilitating conditions. 2-3% of the uk population suffer with it.

OCD is sometimes referred to as the secret illness due to the sufferer being so ashamed about what it is that they do or fear. also largely due to sufferers not realising that what is wrong with them is OCD.

Visiting a doctor about your OCD can have several benefits, including a firm diagnosis of OCD, a referral for psychiatric or psychological support for OCD and a prescription for anti-obsessional medication if these do not have a positive effect on OCD symptoms. (ocdsymptoms.com)

hope you feel better soon

Amy

Tue Nov 16 2010 0:32:11 #