I have Bipolar, ADHD, Depression, ODD & OCD. Lately, I have been saying sorry for EVERYTHING. Even for things that I don't need to say sorry for.
Like if I say something about something, then I will say 'Sorry for bringing it up'.
I don't even know why I do this. To me, inside, it almost feels as if if I don't do it then something bad will happen. It is a weird feeling.
But, when I get mad at something or someone I don't feel like I HAVE to punch them or anything. It is just the sorry thing.
I don't understand it. This 'sorry' thing has been pointed out to me numerous times.
Could this have something to do with my OCD? I really need some help because I can't see my Psychiatrist for like another month.
Thanks in advance! Any help is appriciated.
2006-11-06 09:30:02 · 5 answers · asked by meganxrenee07 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Oh yes sweetie! It is for certain the OCD. It's okay though. You're aware of it and that's good. Don't feel uncomfortable about it okay. It could be so much worse! It isn't hurting you or anyone else. And if anyone is rude to you about it just apoligize (I can't beleive I'm suggesting that!) and move on to another subject! If you're aware of it at least make a mental note each time you do it and try to focus on not saying it! Good luck! ;+D
2006-11-06 09:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by suzycrmchz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are probably saying "sorry" all the time out of a habit that has developed. My daughter is bi-polar and adhd and borderline ODD and OCD....... ironic huh? Anyway, she has caused a lot of problems in our family and for herself because of her disorders. We never tried to put "blame" on her but she has always felt "sorry" for the things that have happened. My suggestion for you is when you have the urge to say "sorry"...... stop and think if you really need to say it. In my opinion.... saying "sorry" isn't something to feel bad about. Things could be (and probably have been) worse..... right?
I don't think anything "bad" will happen to you if you don't say "sorry". I'm glad you have gotten to the point where you don't feel like punching anyone. Good luck and keep up the good work!!
2006-11-06 17:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by quickgirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you choose this answer as Best Answer, your repetitive symptomatology will subside to the point where you actually have it under control again. Shucks.......... I'm not sure I should have told you though..... Sorry for bringing it up. Sorry 'bout that, maybe I shouldn't have even mentioned any of this. Perhaps if I apologize about it, you'd be OK about it, anyways, its worth trying, so here goes: sorry I brought it up. I should have never said anything, sorry. Sorry I even mentioned it. Sorry 'bout that, honestly. I'm so sorry. I really mean it, sorry I said anything, I just feel so sorry here.... I don't mean to be nagging or anything, but I'm sorry, I just have to make sure you know that. I need to feel there's no doubt in your mind that I'm sorry. Or in mine. No doubt in my mind. No doubt at all at all at all at all. I know there's no doubt in your mind actually, I've made sure to that, after all, I DO apologize profusely for everything..... Maybe I am NOT sorry...- maybe that's why I am being so insistent on being sorry here, and making a point about it. I am so sorry, I should have never told you any of this, I'm awful sorry. Sorry I even said anything, look at where this has gotten us.... turns out I'm not even sorry at all, but instead of admitting it, I choose to burden everybody I know with my apologies, keep them all forgiving me, allowing myself to live in constant forgiveness for not being sorry at all way deep inside. I'm so sorry.... could you ever forgive me here? Sorry I even mentioned it....
2006-11-06 21:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its ok...its a physocological thing....
sometimes its a dominace thing in the family..if u had a family who was mean,or yelled at you alot, this could have caused it.
Being in a more social enviornment..will help good.
Its ok..i feel bad sometimes if i don't sympathize with people about thier problems even if it was their fault...it takes time i will say for sure..keep your head it..it gets better over time
2006-11-06 17:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by blk_tn_mild 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it just a reflex, or is it a conscious decision to say sorry?
Just ignore your impulses...
2006-11-06 17:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by RED MIST! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋