Yesterday some on this forum suggested that I have-had OCD. I still check my alarm clock in series of 3, 24 times or so before I can sleep but other than that and some obsessive thoughts, I think I'm alright. My question is this: Last year I was feeling my neck and thought I maybe felt a bump. I had my parents, even my friends feel it to see if they agreed. No one felt a thing. I work in research and had been using radioactive substrates. I pictured myself with cancer over and over again (it doesn't happen in 3 mo of radiation exposure and I know that.) Anyway, I became depressed for 2 months minimally worrying constantly and forever touching and rubbing my neck.Coworkers noticed it.I would look forward to sleep for relief.I hadn't been to my GP in 10 yrs, yet I had 3 doctors I work with and my GP (finally went) tell me I was fine.I didn't believe them and continued doing this for a month more.Can OCD manifest itself this way?Is this common worry or is it possible I still have OCD?
2007-02-23 04:59:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you were ever diagnosed with OCD....it can come and go throughout your entire life..... I was diagnosed with it 28 years ago, and it comes and goes even still. Depression can also go along with it........
2007-02-23 05:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by erin_foss8191@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if you are questioning that you are OC, then you probably are. It is common to worry about your health, but it does sound like you have somehow obsessed about getting cancer from a lump in your neck. I would seriously suggest that you NOT picture yourself getting cancer - the mind is powerful and it could possibly manifest a cancerous lump just because you BELIEVE it is there. Picture yourself healthy, picture yourself with a cute guy, picture yourself creating the next masterpiece on canvas - don't obsess over negative things. Be more positive and I think that even if you do exhibit OC behaviour, if you are positive, good things may happen!!
Be well.
2007-02-23 05:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by lanibear55 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter if it is OCD? Will the label solve the problem? Or make you feel better? If your life is negatively impacted by worry or compulsive behaviors, seek a professional to talk it over with. Get off the circular tract of searching the internet for solutions and, instead, sit face to face with someone that can help you evaluate what's going on and come up with solutions to making your life better. If putting a label on it will make you feel better, fine, do that too. But, I invite you instead to take positive action toward moving your life forward, rather than worrying about this too and getting stuck.
2007-02-23 05:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there I have ocd and I can still live my life to the fullest. Having ocd doesnt ruin your day or nothing, if you dont obess about it you will be fine. Deep inside if you think you still have it then seek professional help. With counseling and therapy you can deal with your ocd and live a normal daily life. Whether you have it or not is up to you. Despite this with counseling and a positive attitude you can live your life to the fullest. Having ocd may cause you some day to day problems, but overall with hard work and a positive attitude you can live your life without ocd interfering in your daily life. If you were diagonosed with it then you will have ocd for the rest of your life. With professional help you can still live a postive life.
Good luck and I hope I helped.
2007-02-23 06:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by give_god_a_chance2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say "its impossible to be cured of an OCD".... But I would say I think you already know that you still have an OCD... you mentioned yesterday someone on this forum suggested that you still have a ocd, but because you keep obsessing about it you wrote again asking if you still have a ocd... i think there are people u should talk to, to get this under control better, and with proper treatment you will feel better...
2007-02-23 05:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Carley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have anxiety with slight ocd sumptoms which mainfest themselves with the obsessive checking of your alram clock. You should definitely see a therapist. IT is definitely possible to get rid of OCD. but it will take intense therapy. Do not let anyone tell you that you will be stuck with it forever!!!
2007-02-23 06:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, You will always have OCD. And after reading more you seem to have some anxiety disorder as well. Try this site to read some stories so you can relate. It's www.panicsurvivor.com. Good luck to you.
2007-02-23 05:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by Irish 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you cant be cured of ocd it just nips beneath the surface now and again if you have been checked over and over by others i would say you are fine medically
2007-02-23 05:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋