Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

[ausi-chick]

for over a year now i have realized i do things that i have to do, or elses something bad would happen. eg: if someone splits my toys appart it would mean by boyfriend wont want me anymore, or i wont wear certain clothes together because it would course something bad to happen. also i have this thing where i have to do things in odd numbers, like if i just want two pieces of food, i would have to make myself eat another one to make three an odd number, or just generally do things in odd numbers. and i keep on having these rituals i guess you could say that if i have my hair in a certain way or go this certian way to school something bads going to happen. it also irritates me when things arnt in certain places or are doing things that dont look right, like if there is a mark on the wall. whatever this is, its makin me live in constant fear of something bad will happen if i do something differnt, i just really want to know what it is.

if anyone can give me an idea, i will be greatful

[Emilie]

Hello, your rituals and fears sound very similar to mine, I am not a professional but it definitely sounds like ocd, and if the rituals and feelings scare you or affect your daily life in any way, it could be very useful to see a counselor for it.

[bluebell]

Generally speaking ,there is two premises to judge if someone have OCD.The first one is your obsessional compulsive behaviors has lasted for a pretty long time .The second is the person feel the conflict and agony out of those obseesive behaviors .If you don't feel any suffering or agony ,you may just call the phenomenon happening on you the tendency of compulsion.

You know you are just holding your compulsive behaviors in suspicion. I believe putting a OCD lable on yourself is definitely the last thing you should do .The right aproach is ,you should consult your doctor.As things stand ,It’s not for sure if you are suffering from OCD,because It’s very strict to make a diaganosis according to symptom criterion,period of treatment ,severity and distinguish standard.

hope it helps
Bluebell
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Shanghai Heixi Psychological Counseling Center

[Caro]

I would just say, it doesn't really matter what the "diagnosis" is, just don't let fear and superstition control or ruin your life!