Kitchener
02-17-2004, 10:44 PM
Do most of you know of anyone else in your family or are you the only one with OCD ?
I'M just wondering if I am the only one with this infliction in my family. Did it start with me ? If so how and why ?
I'M just wondering if I am the only one with this infliction in my family. Did it start with me ? If so how and why ?
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lynn45
02-18-2004, 02:42 AM
uhm, I know of people who I think have OCD, but have not been officially diagnosed. A couple of people actually, but I am the only one with a "condition" because I actually went to the doctor. Of course, they are the only people I have told about this, trying to get them to get on meds. So, if anyone else in my family is as good at hiding it as I am, then probably more have it too.
Flutegirl7
02-19-2004, 06:55 AM
I can't think of anyone else in my family who has OCD... but now I'm curious. Maybe they just hide it as well as I do!
why_did_you
02-19-2004, 10:22 AM
My Dad has that OCD tendencies in the past- checking under the bed, thinking he was ill, etc.
I'm not sure mine is OCD though, because as I've said before I don't have the compulsions, and my obsessions are all around the same thing. :S but it's definately similar.
Take care XxX
I'm not sure mine is OCD though, because as I've said before I don't have the compulsions, and my obsessions are all around the same thing. :S but it's definately similar.
Take care XxX
sjd1654
02-20-2004, 07:04 PM
I have heard that I had an Uncle that when he was little wouldn't walk on cracks, and would take a long time entering the gate to his yard-going back and forth. I have not heard of him ever being treated for anything or having any symptoms now. I think my Aunt would have mentioned something as she is aware of my situation.
My sister has OCD tendencies-such as she will check to make wure something is turned off more than the average person. And I know she has feelings that something might disappear out of her car trunk??? She has to keep checking things. There are many other minor things she does. But, none of this interferes in her life at all.
I have had my symptoms for about 25 years and at times severely.
My sister has OCD tendencies-such as she will check to make wure something is turned off more than the average person. And I know she has feelings that something might disappear out of her car trunk??? She has to keep checking things. There are many other minor things she does. But, none of this interferes in her life at all.
I have had my symptoms for about 25 years and at times severely.
ABC~Mom
02-20-2004, 08:23 PM
i did some reasearch on that a few months ago and found that ocd (they have found) does tend to run in families (which scares me cause i and my fiance have ocd and i worried that our daughter may get it) but as far as i know in my family i am the only one but i come from a LONG string of family members who should have been put on anti depressants! but you know how older generations can be...they would never admit to having a problem in the first place let alone take something for it....i think this question will be better answered in the future when people become more aware of ocd.
cherryfroggie7
02-23-2004, 08:06 PM
I've not been diagnosed, however, I do have OC tendencies and may have the disorder.
My father is the only known person I've seen that might have OCD. Although he also has not been properly diagnosed, he shows signs. He sorts his dollar bills, must have everything neat, he counts things, etc.
It's interesting because we have many of the same tendencies in common. For instance, I obsess about germs, having everything neat, I count things, etc.
You bring up an interesting point. Sometimes, certain types of OCD aren't as easy to see. For instance, no one except me knows that I have certain morning/night rituals. However, they do know I count things, sort things, and like to be clean.
To my knowledge, I don't think doctos know exactly what causes OCD. They are pretty sure it's hereditary, as with many psycological disorders (For instance, ADHD, which my father, brother, and I have.). It could be interesting to find out if others have family members who posess the disorder.
Good luck with your findings,
-Len
My father is the only known person I've seen that might have OCD. Although he also has not been properly diagnosed, he shows signs. He sorts his dollar bills, must have everything neat, he counts things, etc.
It's interesting because we have many of the same tendencies in common. For instance, I obsess about germs, having everything neat, I count things, etc.
You bring up an interesting point. Sometimes, certain types of OCD aren't as easy to see. For instance, no one except me knows that I have certain morning/night rituals. However, they do know I count things, sort things, and like to be clean.
To my knowledge, I don't think doctos know exactly what causes OCD. They are pretty sure it's hereditary, as with many psycological disorders (For instance, ADHD, which my father, brother, and I have.). It could be interesting to find out if others have family members who posess the disorder.
Good luck with your findings,
-Len