I always repeat the same things over in my mind, when doing practically anything.
and i have to think good thoughts before entering doors, going up steps, etc
2007-05-11 14:29:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You may have OCD or obsessive compulsive behavior. It may or may not be full blown obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) but some people just have some obsessive/compulsive behavior as part of their psychological makeup. It's not a problem until it starts to affect your day to day living and/or relationships. I would suggest some therapy of behavior modification. In more severe cases, behavior modification can be combined with medication but mild cases start with therapy with behvior modification and see if that might help overcome these issues. Actually before starting with therapy, I'd suggest doing some reading and seeing if you can identify with the obsessive/compulsive behavior and then decide what is right for you.
Here's some reading for you:
http://www.listnow.com/helpingpaws/artic...
http://www.ocfoundation.org/what-is-ocd....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/obsessive_c...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obses...
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obsessi...
this is a screening site:
http://www.psychologynet.org/ocdscreen.h...
OCD manifests itself in many different ways and many different forms. Not everyone has the same obsessive compulisive behaviors, thoughts, rituals, or feelings. It's a very broad range label for a variety of behaviors.
2007-05-11 14:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by JeninLa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it sounds like you're a teenager. OCD is basically like, you have to touch everything, knock 3 times on wood, then knock 3 times on another surface, then another, and another and another, until it completely takes over your life. OCD is like everything has to be a certain way, Martha Stewart is the greatest example. Watch an episode of Martha Stewart living and you'll see her overreact because the guest didn't do something the way they were supposed to. The TV show Monk is there greatest example of most mental diseases.
2016-04-01 07:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you might.
Do you get distressed if you don't or try not to do the ritual?
You need to find a professional that is experienced with OCD and cognitive behavior therapy / exposure response prevention.
Meds alone do not work long term.
CBT / ERP does work long term.
A professional with OCD experience will first administer the (childrens) Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale that will help determine the severity of the OCD.
OCD is treatable with CBT / ERP.
2007-05-14 02:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by bossbackocd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD is something that can only be diagnosed in a face to face psychological evaluation. If these behaviors are distressing to you, then therapy may help. That doesn't mean you have OCD. Many people who are stressed out, have anxiety, or issues with concentration and attention have similar issues. No matter what the cause, talk therapy can usually help. You can get a referral from your primary care doctor, insurance, or school counseling office. For more information, check out www.nimh.nih.gov
2007-05-11 14:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some vitamin deficiences mimic lack of mental control.
Take a multivitamin, or at least all the B complex for a month or two and see if things improve.
2007-05-11 14:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you stop this behavior? If you feel totally consumed by the need to continue the repetitious behavior and it interferes with your life than you need to seek help.
2007-05-11 14:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by brainsandcute2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check yourself to a psychiatrist ASAP.
2007-05-11 14:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋