mine is my alarm clock!!! before i got to bed at night i have to set and check my alarm at least 5 times before i can go to sleep!!! if i dont to this then i cant sleep worrying that its not going to go off!!! if i get up during the night then i have to then check it another 5 times. i know its not the worse ocd you can have but its starting to annoy me. i am now setting my alarm for days that i have off, like on a saturday, i have to set it for 1300, knowing im going to be up hours before that, but cant sleep knowing its not set!!!
so whats yours?? any help on mine?!?! (dont just say set it once and forget about it, because ive been there, tried that!)
2006-10-24 20:46:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Lots of people have OCD, like moi. If your obsessions don't interfere with your quality of life or that of others, then ok. But, apparently yours does. Try this: when you set the clock (the first time) write on a post-it and stick it on the clock "I have set the alarm for __:00 at 9:30 pm, Tuesday night." Then if you awaken, use your willpower to not touch the clock. After a few times of this, you will begin to trust yourself and this behavior should ease up. OK, now you might develop another behavior if you are truly OCD, to replace that one. OCD is an anxiety/ control disorder and something very difficult to treat on your own, but you can. While working as a psych nurse in a hospital, I actually learned to control mine by counseling others. Read the book "The Boy who Couldn't Stop Washing." I forgot the author but, it will really help.
2006-10-24 21:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet if you tossed the alarm clock out the window you'd still get up at the time it's supposed to go off....just a thought.
If you feel you can do this, next time you check your alarm clock tell yourself you are checking it, tell yourself what time it's set form, and when you lay back down tell youself, and I do mean say to yourself, you checked it and it's set to go off at whatever time. Keep telling yourself this and say this every time you feel like checking it....but don't check it. It might prove to be difficult for you but if you think you can do it then by all means try. You need to head it off before it gets worse.
2006-10-24 23:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have the comparable subject with doorways i'm no longer able to flow to sleep or go away the homestead devoid of making particular all I say back all of the doorways have been locked and are closed (different than my toddlers doorways, they ought to proceed to be open so i will pay attention them.) a minimum of thrice, formerly i visit mattress then if i did no longer i'll lie there untill i upward thrust up and verify them i'm even commencing on the homestead windows. It drives me loopy that I try this and for some inexplicible reason I in basic terms cant end my self. i understand precisely what you're dealing with doing some thing comparable myself. Sorry if I cant end myself I have no thought of ways that may assist you bring about case you hit upon out nonetheless permit me understand please.
2016-10-02 22:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if yours or mine is an OCD, but I have to lick the tips of my fingers constantly. Especially if I have touched something. I have to lick them, then touch, then lick them again. Its embarassing but I cant seem to stop. Sometimes I dont even know I am doing it. It makes using a computer a nightmare. And its really unhygenic too. I dont even know why or when it started.
2006-10-24 21:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by twixlicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont personally have OCD but my boyfriend does - he is constantly washing his hands (scrubbing) because he feels dirty.
Everytime he goes to the toilet, he has to wash his face too. He has to have at minimum 3 showers a day - more if he hasn't got to go out anywhere. It is quite stressful for both him & me but he is trying to control himself & control the OCD.
2006-10-24 22:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Jodi ♥ Kaydi's Mummy ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have OCD but, I HAVE found a website which I listed below that may give you some treatment options for your problem. I hope it helps you. Good luck!
2006-10-24 21:23:46 · answer #6 · answered by thalterman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
erm, dont think i have one apart from. i have to check my straightners are off, at least 3/4 times b4 i leave for work.
Dont know if that even a OCD disorder, i dont think it is, i think its just being careful! lol
Oh well :o)
2006-10-24 20:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Fader's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yo9u're using the name for a life-affecting psychological disorder to talk about fussing over an alarm clock!
You should be ashamed of yourself. You're the kind of person who's 'depressed' when they're having a bad day and probably think that schizophrenia means that someone has more than one personality.
Hopefully some people with real OCDs will answer this and show you how awful it is for them and how petty you're being.
2006-10-24 20:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by jinz 5 · 1⤊ 6⤋
I dont think i have OCD but i am constantly washing my hands! Like seriously i wash my hands like 50 times a day.........
2006-10-24 21:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by Claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleaning my fingernails. i do it at least 20 times a day, i have little nail files everywhere, bathroom, bedroom, lounge, kitchen, desk at work. starting to really get on my nerves but i cant stand the thought of my nails being dirty.
2006-10-24 21:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋