please tell me because I want to get rid of it
2007-02-23 08:06:16 · 14 answers · asked by Maker123456 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It could be. Do you do it all the time and can't stop? It could be Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but you should talk to a Doctor and see if you can get a referral to someone for an evaluation.
There are medications for OCD and it's better to get checked out and discover you're not than to suffer in silence.
Good luck.
2007-02-23 08:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that it's all relative to your perception. It's classified as OCD generally, yes, but essentially everyone has an obsessive nature. If you look at people whop bite their nails, pull their hair, or shake their leg, it's essentially the same thing. The main difference is that you have expanded on it, adding a bit of complexity by assigning numerical functions to things like speech, walking, etc... As long as you aren't extremely stressed, I'd say there is nothing wrong with you. One of the problems with recent mental health issues is that they target individuality and personal behavior as a problem even though you may not be hurting yourself or others. It is only when we are harming someone or ourselves in a manner that you need mental health (at least in a rational world). People often will attempt to pinpoint pattern based behavior as a pre-cursor to having a breakdown, or having a horrible disorder, but this is seldom the case. More likely what is causing the breakdown is the idea implanted in the mind that there is something wrong with you when there is indeed not (once again unless you want to hurt someone).
2007-02-23 16:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by twocircuits 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The behavior you are describing could be the compulsive component of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
A particular behavior or trait—possessed by ALL individuals, at some level—becomes a metal health issue when it intensifies and interferes with daily functioning. In other words, ‘compulsive counting’ falls on a spectrum and does not always indicate a mental disorder.
Yahoo! Answers is not the best place to seek out a clinical diagnosis. Contact the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for a physician referral in your area.
In the meantime, research OCD. But be cautious, not to identify all your symptoms with what you read. This is a common fault, as we naturally prefer any answer to the anxiety of uncertainty.
Counting, tracing, repeating, are all ways to reduce anxiety in an unpredictable world. The #2 will always follow the #1...the path of a letter is always known...repetition is reassuring, like rocking a baby to sleep.
Don’t underestimate the power of your mind; it gives you exactly what you ask for. If you want to “get rid of it”...supply your mind with alternatives to care for youself in less ‘maddening’ ways. :-)
My very best to you...
2007-02-23 16:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by LUCKY3 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have always been like that when I'm just sitting still somewhere I examine everything around and count stuff. Some times if its really bad then its diagnosed as obsessive compulsive disorder. BUT the people I know who have that are REALLY bad at all this. Like they can only have things facing a certain direction in a room or they have to take so many steps and turn around and go back and do it again & weird stuff like that.
2007-02-23 16:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you definitely have an issue. You should seek professional help about this. Not to offend you, so don't take it the wrong way. I wish I could tell you what the problem is, but I can't. I don't even know what to call it. Sounds like a symptom of OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, though.
2007-02-23 16:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends, it would be OCD if you have to do it. By this I mean would you become physically and psychologically upset (have a panic attack) if you stopped doing this? A few years ago I found myself counting the syllables in what people were saying. Since I could stop myself by reminding myself not to and did not have panic attacks then it didn't quite qualify as OCD. If you do have to and experience distress if you don't, then I suggest seeing someone. If not, like me, then just try to remind yourself to stop and concentrate on something else when you find yourself doing it. Hope this helps!
2007-02-23 16:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by hitwoman001 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a lot like OCD. Basically your mind is preoccupied with a certain subject. Your's seems to be amts. There are treatments that should help. Go talk to a doctor, and there are programs they can get you on. Basically it will try to teach your brain to not focus on those things. Best of luck.
2007-02-23 16:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by lil_puppydog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "O C D " my brother has it, if it does not interfere with your life, or your everyday living, then don't worry about it. But if does start to interfere with you life then you need to tell your doctor, the good news is that if it does start to get out of hand ...they now have a pill you can take once a day, and it will take most all of the symptoms away, good luck , and don't stress over it , it will make it worse, and remember what I told you, ( about the Doctor and the pill ) I'll pray for you right now, no worries, you'll be fine.
2007-02-23 16:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Marie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it can be a symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive disorder. That's not saying that you have OCD, but you should check into it and perhaps see a doctor if you suspect you have it.
OCD can encompass a wide range of symptoms. Here's a link to a few of the more common ones.
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx25.htm
2007-02-23 16:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sabina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like OCD - Obsessive Compusive Disorder.
2007-02-23 16:09:53 · answer #10 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋