Infatuation...

[thenewageriseth]

Does infatuation/obsession have anything to do with OCD?
I've developed them on friends and a few family members since I was at least 12....
May be a dumb question, but does that mean I MAY have OCD because of this or are all these infatuations a result of something LACKING in my life?

 

[kaykay9.0]

I don't think infatuations, even multiple ones, alone, are any indication you necessarily have OCD. It's possible, of course, and we try not to diagnose in this forum. My take is just simply that you would have to go more to go on than that to suspect OCD. OCD generally manifests in the form of some type of anxiety. At least that's my understanding. If you're seriously troubled by this, you might want to discuss it with a counselor who might have insight about it.

 

[thenewageriseth]

I don't think infatuations, even multiple ones, alone, are any indication you necessarily have OCD. It's possible, of course, and we try not to diagnose in this forum. My take is just simply that you would have to go more to go on than that to suspect OCD. OCD generally manifests in the form of some type of anxiety. At least that's my understanding. If you're seriously troubled by this, you might want to discuss it with a counselor who might have insight about it.

Yeah, could be something else for all we know. Maybe I should take an online test.

 

[Jayangel81]

Yeah, could be something else for all we know. Maybe I should take an online test.

Those online tests are very inaccurate, please dont go by them. they are fun tho

I had infatuation/obsessivness for my friends.It actually caused problems. My OCD didnt blow up till certain events. before than you can say it was dorment. Nonetheless that was me. and might not be your case. I would speak with a doctor

 

[thenewageriseth]

Those online tests are very inaccurate, please dont go by them. they are fun tho

I had infatuation/obsessivness for my friends.It actually caused problems. My OCD didnt blow up till certain events. before than you can say it was dorment. Nonetheless that was me. and might not be your case. I would speak with a doctor

I guess I'll have to wait to make an appointment with the counselor...ohhh how I HATE to WAIT...lol

 

[Jayangel81]

I guess I'll have to wait to make an appointment with the counselor...ohhh how I HATE to WAIT...lol

Waiting on a doctor isnt always the most fun, it can create alot of anxiety. Try to relax a little, it could be nothing. Im sure you read some of these threads and are scared

Do you have any type of compulsions, rituals or obsess over other things by chance?

your bottom avater looks like shes a bit worn out

 

[thenewageriseth]

Waiting on a doctor isnt always the most fun, it can create alot of anxiety. Try to relax a little, it could be nothing. Im sure you read some of these threads and are scared

Do you have any type of compulsions, rituals or obsess over other things by chance?

your bottom avater looks like shes a bit worn out

Well sometimes I act on impulse, and have had many obsessions in my life with others I know...
I tend to worry a lot...

Actually, the avatar is sad; I changed it when we lost dad, which was a few weeks ago...

 

[Jayangel81]

Actually, the avatar is sad; I changed it when we lost dad, which was a few weeks ago...

Im sorry to hear that

 

[gracealone]

Hi,
I'd have to agree that it's best to check with a professional about this.
You sound a lot like my daughter. She has always had a tendency to obsess over friendships, new found aquaintances, etc. When she begins a new hobby she goes hog-wild on it too. Like when she was a little girl she learned to make gum-wrapper chains and ended up making one about 75' long. I think mine was about 6' long when I became bored with it and quit. It's kind of like she has positive obsessions rather than negative/disturbing ones like I do. Don't know if this is related to OCD or not so I can't offer much other than - "ask a professional".
I am so sorry and saddened about the pain you must be in over this horrible seperation from your Dad. Death, they say, is supposed to be natural, but we know that it isn't. It's the painful result of the fall. The very one who came to conquer it wept over the pain and anguish it caused at the grave of his friend Lazarus.
I'm praying for you.
Mitzi