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Hello. Once again, I'm posting a thread here. My question this time is how does someone know if they have OCD? Many people have said that the problems I'm going through sound a lot like OCD, but I'm still having confusion. How do I know if this is OCD and not something else?
 

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You need to get a diagnosis from a psychiatrist.
 
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Have you done any research on OCD on the internet, such as I came across a website once that sort of had a quiz & you would answer the questions & it would tell you by your score whether there was a good possibility if you had OCD. I can't remember the website. But if you think you may have OCD or some other type of problem, seeing a physician would be probably the best idea. My family doctor was actually the first one to make an actual diagnosis, but my symptoms were so obvious that anybody who knew anything about OCD would have known that's what I had. I have had counseling in the past & the counselor also thought that was my problem. If this is causing you problems in your life, then consulting with a doctor would probably be beneficial.
 
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Well, I took two quizzes online about that. Both says that I have a high possibility for OCD.
 
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HumbleServant94 said:
I scored 24. However, my problems don't really involve behaviors. When it comes to me, it involves thoughts and feelings.
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We are both pretty high on the scores though. This is one test I would rather have a low score in.
 
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HumbleServant94 said:
I scored 24. However, my problems don't really involve behaviors. When it comes to me, it involves thoughts and feelings.
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That's called "Pure O", same kind I have. Everything is done in ones head. It's possible to get better from this. I'm walking proof.
 
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seajoy said:
That's called "Pure O", same kind I have. Everything is done in ones head. It's possible to get better from this. I'm walking proof.
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Mine is also geared more towards thoughts and feelings as well so I guess I have the same thing.
 
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HumbleServant94 said:
So what happens in "Pure O"?
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PURE OBSESSIONAL OCD TREATMENT - OCD Center of Los Angeles


Some individuals may suffer from "Pure Obsessional OCD" (sometimes called "Pure O") in which they report experiencing obsessions without observable compulsions. These obsessions often manifest as intrusive, unwanted thoughts, impulses or "mental images" of committing an act they consider to be harmful, violent, immoral, sexually inappropriate, or sacrilegious. For individuals with Pure Obsessional OCD, these thoughts can be frightening and torturous precisely because they are so antithetical to their values and beliefs.

Symptoms of Pure Obsessional OCD ("Pure O")

Symptoms of Pure Obsessional OCD vary widely from person to person. Some examples of common obsessions seen in Pure Obsessional OCD are:
  • intrusive thoughts or mental images of killing ones spouse, parent, child, or self
  • recurrent fear of molesting a child
  • repeatedly worrying that one has or will physically assault another person or run over a pedestrian while driving a car
  • repetitive thoughts that one has said or written something inappropriate, such as swearing at ones employer or writing hate-filled letters to a friend
  • recurrent fears that one might be a homosexual, when in fact he or she is not (sometimes called "gay ocd" or "HOCD")
  • intrusive thoughts or mental images that one considers to be sacrilegious or blasphemous, such as wanting to worship Satan or have sex with Christ.
However, it should be noted that the term "Pure Obsessional OCD" is somewhat of a misnomer. While it may at first appear that these individuals experience obsessions without compulsions, a careful assessment almost always uncovers numerous compulsive behaviors, avoidant behaviors, reassurance-seeking behaviors, and "mental compulsions,". These behaviors are not as easily observed as other, more obvious OCD symptoms, such as hand-washing and lock-checking, but they are clearly compulsive responses to unwanted obsessions. Some common examples of compulsions seen in Pure Obsessional OCD include:
  • avoiding numerous situations in which he or she fears the possible onset of their obsessions
  • repeatedly asking for reassurance that one has not and/or will not commit an act that he or she perceives as being "wrong" or "bad"
  • silently praying or repeating certain phrases in an effort to counteract or neutralize thoughts that one considers to be immoral or sacrilegious
  • repeatedly confessing to people, even total strangers, that one has had thoughts which he or she considers to be unacceptable
  • continually ruminating about obsessions in an attempt to prove to oneself that he or she has not done and/or will not do anything inappropriate
 
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