what are the symtoms of OCD?

Question

i really think i have it.

A) i always obbsess over small things, like if someone just erased the board and left a small
dot

B) i always have thoughts about terrbile stuff that i dont even believe in

C) i sometimes repeat stuff without really realizing it

D) i have destructive thoughts, like if im on a cliff im temted to jump off, and like and yell in crowded places

Answer 1

Simply put...

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder):
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive drive to perform a particular task or set of tasks, compulsions commonly termed rituals.

OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder):
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), or anankastic personality disorder, is a personality disorder that is characterized by a general psychological inflexibility, rigid conformity to rules and procedures, perfectionism, and excessive orderliness.

While you may exhibit some symptoms of each, neither is considered a disorder (for the sake of diagnosis) unless they cause interference to your daily life.

If you think one or the other is causing such a disturbance, then you should speak to a Psychologist to determine a course of counseled therapy and/or medicinal therapy.

I hope this helps.

~M

Answer 2

There are (so far) no reliable clinical tests for this condition, so the diagnosis depends on accurately identifying symptoms. An interesting 'diagnostic questionnaire' is available - but of course the condition should only be formally diagnosed and treated by a specialist.

Cars, sex and football may be compelling- but these pleasurable interests are never part of clinical OCD. People with OCD suffer from more mundane compulsions: things like repeated and stereotyped checking, counting, ordering or cleaning. Obsessive thoughts are sometimes distressingly violent or obscene.

OCD sufferers carry out compulsive rituals to such extremes that they interfere with normal living. It's normal, for example, to double check that the gas fire has been turned off, and the front door locked, before you go to bed. But it's not normal to have to wash your hands 20 or 30 times a day in a rigid routine.

Likewise, it's not normal to clean the house so thoroughly that you wear out the wallpaper, or to start meticulously setting the table for Christmas dinner in late September.

Answer 3

This is how it works for me, but it works for everybody in different ways. For me everything has to be in a certain place. It also has to be in a certain number, like I can only have so many spoons in each slot in the silverware drawer. Everything has to be facing the same way, like ink pens in the cup, or books or papers. Nothing can be uneven. My book shelves in my living room have to have all the books that are the same size together, and they are also organized by color. The colors that are the same go together and then the colors that are similar go next, and so on. My mom says I did the same thing when I was younger with toys and crayons and stuff. My cloths have to be folded a certain way and put in the drawers or closet a certain way, and everything has to go together, ie shirts, jeans, socks, etc. It gets to be a pain sometimes for other people if they try to help me do things, but I am trying to work on not getting so frustrated or edgy at them just because they don't understand and they don't know that things have to go a certain way.

Answer 4

Anxiety is the most prominent symptom of OCD. For example, you may have an overall sense that something terrible will happen if you don't follow through with a particular ritual, such as repeatedly checking to see whether the stove is on. If you don't perform the ritual, you may have immediate anxiety or a nagging sense of incompleteness.
Symptoms of OCD vary with each person and include the following:
Obsessive thoughts
Fear of dirt or germs or overconcern about body smells/secretions or the proper functioning of the body
Overconcern with order, neatness, and exactness
Fear of thinking bad thoughts or doing something embarrassing
Constantly thinking of certain sounds, words, or numbers or a preoccupation with counting or checking
Constant need for approval or the need to apologize
Fear that something terrible will happen or fear of harming yourself or someone else
Compulsive behaviors
Frequently washing hands, showering, or brushing teeth or the overuse of items to hide body smells
Constantly cleaning, straightening, and ordering certain objects
Repeatedly checking zippers and buttons on clothing
Checking lights, appliances, or doors again and again to be sure they are turned off or closed
Repeating certain physical activities, such as sitting down and getting up from a chair
Hoarding objects, such as newspapers
Asking the same question or saying the same thing over and over
Avoiding public places or taking extreme measures to prevent harm to yourself or others
Religious rituals, such as constant silent praying
I hope this information helps to get more useful information follow the link I posted for you below. Good luck and you have my best wishes :)
http://www.webmd.com/hw/anxiety_panic_disorders/ty3382.asp

Answer 5

the things you described are signs of OCD. the question is... are these things interfering with you way of life? if so...then you may want to go for an evaluation.
most people have some obsessions and or compulsions. the rule of thumb is...if your O/C behavior is interfering with at least an hour of your day( every day)...you have a clinical problem. there is very effective therapy treatments and very good meds that can help dramatically.
all the best

Answer 6

The wEiRdEsT symptom I've ever had was when I was doing math homework one day. I was writing a + sign but suddenly my hand felt weird so I HAD to keep writing the + sign until it feels right. It was only for about 2 minutes.
And B) C) and D) are also symptoms (I have them sometimes too), you should go check out wikipedia.org about OCD symptoms - they have everything!

Answer 7

OCD is defined as repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the person feels driven to preform.

Answer 8

letter (A) is a sign of OCD.but not the rest of them