Have I got OCD ( Obsessive compulsive disorder) ?!
Question: Have I got OCD ( Obsessive compulsive disorder) ?
I also have to cover up mirrors incase the sun reflects through the window onto the mirror and causes a fire ( very unlikely i know) but i do it because im scared that there will be a fire or someone will break into the house etc
Is this OCD?
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Yeah sounds like it to me- but everyone's got an OCD if you think about it. My mum always has to check her hotbrush is turned off before going out, and I can't sit behind an open door.
OCD is centered around obsessive thoughts (different degrees of intensity), and the compulsions that may or may not go with them. Surely what you have said could be compulsions, but do you have obsessive thoughts (and I mean obsessive, not "it's run through my mind a few times") ? If you don't then you are just very cautious.
Also, while many people are obsessive, very few have OCD (which has become a "fad" like bipolar disorder). I have OCD (thoughts, no compulsions), and when I hear somebody say "I'm sooo OCD blah blah blah", I fume....
Take it from someone whos house just burnt, doing those obbsessive things could save your life and/ or home, dont worry about the mirrors, try stopping with the mirrors, if you find that you get anxiety and you can't then you will need some help, but checking plugs and doors is a safety thing and you should be happy that your mature, responsible enough to do so.
It is possible that you may OCD as you have been displaying repetitive behaviour. It is important for you to get diagnosed by a professional. Here is some useful info about OCD, the symptoms and treatment http://www.onlinecounsellingservice.co.u… I hope that helps.
Maybe, what star sign are you? Because Virgos are known to be perfectionists and even obsessive about silly things at times.
Yes you have OCD
Most likely
but i think your just trying to your home safe and secure.
did you recently get a new home?
yes you do have OCD
I have exactly the same problem.
Go n chat to your doctor, they will refer you to a psychologist n they can help you understand why you have a need to check doors n windows etc.
when i finally went to the docs i had been taking pics of me checking, writing checklists, filming me checking, shouting the things i check "THE TV PLUG IS OFF!!" to try to convince myself i had checked everything and im safe.
there is usually an underlying thing that is triggering the ocd - like stress or something in your past that has made you worry about things.
go speak to a psychologist, they really help.
good luck and if you want to chat about it let me know
x
been there!!!