Hi
Thanks for your response. I am seeing a behavioral therapist. Mr dr. has prescribed paxil for generalized anxiety and panic disorder. This newest problem started after I had a huge work project going on. Now it seems I am obsessing about words etc. (written, spoken, etc.) I have been on the paxil for almost 2 weeks and have seen a slight improvement. Lots going on in my life. A sick father in law, work stress, and son getting married in the summer. I don't have time to be stressing! Too much to do!
Well this can happen with ocd, but I think it happens with a few other disorders like anxiety too. It usually takes more than one symptom to diagnose ocd, so I'd get a second opinion. Also when you say "therapist" do you mean a psychologist, a behavioral therapist, or a psychiatrist. Only dr like a psychiatrist or pcp can make a diagnosis, so if it's someone who can't prescribe medication, I'd find a new therapist.