OCD or not?

[odb1973]

I have noticed that whenever I come down or go up my flight of stairs that I start counting.  I can't remember if I start counting whenever I have to go up or down stairs at other places.  (Normally, I opt for elavator).  I also want to know if spelling is OCD.  I am really bothered by the fact that everytime i have to write my name that I have to spell it.  I'm not spelling it out load but silently (most of the time I still move my tongue).

[medgeek]

That's not enough information to even make a guess.

[toejam_muncher]

i'm glad someone finally said something about my name. i was starting to think no one got the joke.

[blink1147]

I agree with toejam (lol, nice name)
OCD isn 't what you think it is, it's a million times worse.
And no, you don't have OCD.
Obsessive-Compulsive tendencies are very common, and OCD isn't diagnosed until those tendencies grow out of control and become life-crippling. Does this stair counting interfere with your life so bad that you think of nothing else? Is your life a total hell because you have to spell your name? If not, then no, you don't have OCD.

[toejam_muncher]

why do you count the stairs? if you only have a compulsion without an obsession...i don't think it's really ocd...meaning if there isn't a reason for you to count the stairs, then i doubt you have ocd, or otherwise, a very mild case.

the hell of ocd is what they don't show you on 'monk' or other tv shows...it's in the obsessions. what do you obsess about?

[AHawkins]

Hard to diagnose over the web but sounds like a minor ocd. Just try to avoid these habits as much as possible. For example think of something else when climbing the stairs. If the problem persists see a professional. Good luck