Not sure if I have ocd or I'm just weird...

[shancollin]

I have spent the better part of 9 years obsessing over cleanliness, order, symmetry, adverse to change, irrational thoughts and when things happen overreact.I at times joke that I may have ocd since it seems to make quite a bit of sense, but how do I go about finding out if I do, and if so, is it treatable in any way? I have to clean everyday constantly, cannot stand messes, and things that are messy even when in public, I feel it necessary to straighten, or clean. I don't know to approach this with my dr, any suggestions?

[JGF25]

You may find this helpful  

http://www.wsps.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82:ten-things-you-need-to-know-to-overcome-ocd&catid=36:ocd-and-related-subjects-by-frederick-penzel-phd&Itemid=64

[shancollin]

Thanks :)

[57Carol]

Please see a therapist. These folks would be best trained to help you.


http://ocfoundation.org/listProviders.aspx

[shancollin]

If I don't clean I would go into panic mode it causes a huge source of anxiety for me. I have to do it on a daily basis even if I've been at work all day, gone to the gym, and am exhausted beyond belief, I have to do it. If I were to mess things up it would make me really mad.... I sometimes think if I don't clean somehow I am doing something wrong or I'll obsess about it all day long. My mind races at night about really trivial things that I know aren't important, but I cant stop dwelling on them. I over react to pretty much everything all the time. And have at times really violent dreams for no apparent reason at all...

[57Carol]

If you don't clean, does it cause you great anxiety? Try messing things up and seeing how you feel. OCD is an anxiety disorder. what kind of irrational thoughts?