OCD Tendencies???

[Jesusfreak4life8629]

Hey everyone, I'm really scared about a couple things...

I seem to use hand sanitizer at least 20 times a day and I wash my hands over 15 times a day...

Plus, I have to have colors(like the color of my plates when I do the dishes) in rainbow order, or else it looks wrong...

And I CANNOT stand my hands or feet being dirty, I wear socks 24/7 to keep my feet from being dirty...

My mom said I have "OCD Tendencies", is that true? It kinda freaks me out...but I can't help it...

Please Help!!! :o

 

[seajoy]

I would say that you do have some tendancy towards ocd. But it would be best to get that diagnosis from a psychiatrist. Catch this thing and stop it in it's tracks while you are young. It will spare you much anxiety if you do. It sounds like your mom would be supportive in helping you get diagnosed.

 

[Jesusfreak4life8629]

I would say that you do have some tendancy towards ocd. But it would be best to get that diagnosis from a psychiatrist. Catch this thing and stop it in it's tracks while you are young. It will spare you much anxiety if you do. It sounds like your mom would be supportive in helping you get diagnosed.

I have talked to my psychiatrist about it, he says it's in the early stages of OCD, so, technically I have it, but I just want to know if there is anything I can do about it...

 

[seajoy]

I have talked to my psychiatrist about it, he says it's in the early stages of OCD, so, technically I have it, but I just want to know if there is anything I can do about it...

Your doctor should know what Exposure/response therapy is. Ask him about it. If he doesn't, find a new doctor or.....google books about ocd therapy.

Sorry this is short....but I'm getting ready for church. I'll respond more this evening. I'll be gone all day today.

 

[David75]

I agree with SeaJoy there. I have wife who has OCD. There are treatments that may help slow it down and there are resorces.

 

[seajoy]

I agree with SeaJoy there. I have wife who has OCD. There are treatments that may help slow it down and there are resorces.

Welcome, David.

 

[Jesusfreak4life8629]

I'll talk to my psychiatrist on Friday, when I see him. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

[seajoy]

I'll talk to my psychiatrist on Friday, when I see him. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Good job....you are taking care of yourself.