qtpie2003
02-18-2003, 07:44 PM
I'm new to this whole OCD thing..I just came across this forum today and thought I might read some posts. Well, as I was doing this I started realizing that I do some of these same things that ppl are referring too. I'm 16 (almost 17)..below is a list of (odd) things that I find myself doing! If you could just tell me if it sounds like OCD to yall or not? If not..maybe what it might be? Or am I just plain odd???
1) When I'm in the car I constantly count the broken lines in the middle of the road as we pass by them. If I don't do this then I feel like something "bad" will happen to me!! I count the tiles in the bathroom when I'm in there. I make mazes with designs on walls...etc.
2) When I pass by something I sometimes run my fingers across it.
3) IF I make a mistake when I'm typing a paper or email I erase the WHOLE sentence instead of that simple word because I feel like the sentence just "wouldn't be right".
4) If my handwriting isnt "perfect" on my papers for school I rewrite the WHOLE paper.
5)When I get in the shower I'm constantly touching a part of my body to make sure I took ALL of my clothes off because i feel like I forgot to take something off.
6) I'm pregnant and if I hear of a disease or something that could go wrong with the baby or cause harm I obsess over it untill I worry myself SICK!
7) I'm constantly brushing my hair.
8) Alot of times I constantly look behind me because I feel someone's following me or watching me.
9) If I see a pattern of something I count every little detail about it..how many lines...etc
I know thats a lot but I felt like venting to someone. I really feel weird because I do some of these things...am I??? Thanks in advance!!
[This message has been edited by qtpie2003 (edited 02-18-2003).]
1) When I'm in the car I constantly count the broken lines in the middle of the road as we pass by them. If I don't do this then I feel like something "bad" will happen to me!! I count the tiles in the bathroom when I'm in there. I make mazes with designs on walls...etc.
2) When I pass by something I sometimes run my fingers across it.
3) IF I make a mistake when I'm typing a paper or email I erase the WHOLE sentence instead of that simple word because I feel like the sentence just "wouldn't be right".
4) If my handwriting isnt "perfect" on my papers for school I rewrite the WHOLE paper.
5)When I get in the shower I'm constantly touching a part of my body to make sure I took ALL of my clothes off because i feel like I forgot to take something off.
6) I'm pregnant and if I hear of a disease or something that could go wrong with the baby or cause harm I obsess over it untill I worry myself SICK!
7) I'm constantly brushing my hair.
8) Alot of times I constantly look behind me because I feel someone's following me or watching me.
9) If I see a pattern of something I count every little detail about it..how many lines...etc
I know thats a lot but I felt like venting to someone. I really feel weird because I do some of these things...am I??? Thanks in advance!!
[This message has been edited by qtpie2003 (edited 02-18-2003).]
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Dramaqueen
02-18-2003, 11:37 PM
Hey hun!
Firstly, welcome to the OCD boards. You probablly do have OCD, but none of us can diagnose you here but you should see a doctor about it-don't be ashamed or shy or scared, there only there to help.
I do this too!- "IF I make a mistake when I'm typing a paper or email I erase the WHOLE sentence instead of that simple word because I feel like the sentence just "wouldn't be right"." -It's so frustrating aye? I'm slowly getting past it but I did that for 2 years and it drove me absolutely crazy!
I feel for you hun, OCD is a hard thing to deal with and live with but with a diagnosis and some help you'll be on your way to reovery in no time hopefuly!
Keep me posted! :D
Dramaqueen.
Firstly, welcome to the OCD boards. You probablly do have OCD, but none of us can diagnose you here but you should see a doctor about it-don't be ashamed or shy or scared, there only there to help.
I do this too!- "IF I make a mistake when I'm typing a paper or email I erase the WHOLE sentence instead of that simple word because I feel like the sentence just "wouldn't be right"." -It's so frustrating aye? I'm slowly getting past it but I did that for 2 years and it drove me absolutely crazy!
I feel for you hun, OCD is a hard thing to deal with and live with but with a diagnosis and some help you'll be on your way to reovery in no time hopefuly!
Keep me posted! :D
Dramaqueen.
qtpie2003
02-19-2003, 02:18 PM
Thank you for responding Drama! I wouldn't even know how to go about finding a Dr. that specializies in this field. Any suggestions?
openseason
02-19-2003, 05:12 PM
Counting lines in the road by itself would not be OCD. But when you add in that something bad will happen if you dont count well I would say thats OCD.
I have heard people can train themselves not to obsess.
I have heard people can train themselves not to obsess.
Dramaqueen
02-20-2003, 12:05 AM
Hey, hmm it would probablly be best if you made a confidential appointment with your own doctor and got him/her to give you a referal to a specialist that can help you. :)
ExpectoPatronum
04-16-2003, 08:40 PM
i erase the whole sentence, too. good to know other people do it, also. so frustrating.