odd question- rythm i sense in some sounds throughout life?

Question

i am 16 years old. from as long as i can remember (very little child) i have strong memories of recognizing a rythmic pattern i seem to sense in sounds on rare occasions. i've heard it in running water for example, or a certain phrase or breath pattern. it is very hard for me to explain. it is not that i am hearing some auditory hallucination, i just seemed to pick up this odd pattern in rare occascions throughout my life and i dont know how to explain it. if this counts, i have self diagnosed tourettes and ocd. i seemed to have recently recognized this pattern once more, after not hearing it for years it seems, in my friends slow laughter as i was high on marijuana (not a normal activity for me by any means) and it struck me as substancial in a very odd and nostalgic manner.

it is a slow pattern that when i recognize, i get very drawn into it any almost mesemerized by it

Answer 1

That's not abnormal first off. Most everyone, especially creative or musically inclined people will hear rhythm in different sounds like water, rain, wind, car noises, you name it. I myself hear rhythms all the time. Not too mention that people who are "high" are even more sensitive to these things. That's probably why so many artists and musicians do that sort of thing. Also, you really should not self diagnose. You likely don't have the background or training to really determine what it takes to make an accurate diagnoses of either of these things and just reading about it on the internet wouldn't prepare you for diagnosing anyone, especially yourself, not by a long shot. In other words, there is an extremely good chance that you don't have Tourettes or OCD so do yourself a favor, and a favor for those who truly do have these problems, and don't label yourself as such. You'll avoid any potential stigma associated with these things until you actually are reliably diagnosed with it.

Answer 2

Wow man! OK your 16 and you believe you suffer from tourettres and from OCD. First of all if you are 16 years of age you should not be self diagnosing. This is something that your parents should be taking you to a doctor for. The rhythmic pattern you are describing would have me concerned. I think I understand what you are talking about. I sometimes recognize a nerve sensation that I cannot describe. It only happens every once in a while. But I'm a lot older than you and I am seeking treatment for several things. And I know that I have no room to talk when it comes to marijuana but I can promise you that the long term damage from pot can be severe. I am now learning that the hard way. I wish I knew then what I know now. I do not believe that it would help you much without causing addiction. I advise you to avoid smoking it. At least until you have spoken with a doctor about your symptoms. If you cannot get your parents to take you to a doctor do go see your school counselor. They can get you some well needed assistance. I actually worry about your symptoms as they remind me of a disorder I have heard of and I wish I could remember what it was. Please take care of yourself and your body, it's the only one you've got. And do try to get a professional opinion. Even if you find out that your fine, at least you'll know.

Answer 3

You may be musically inclined. Do you play any instruments? I noticed the same thing at your age, and used to play drums and keyboards. I also noticed visual patterns too.

I have Asperger's Syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism. Pattern recognition is not uncommon in people with AS.

Answer 4

I see interesting patterns in numbers, and have a learning disability in math. There are all sorts of interesting things we all recognize. But don't try to diagnose yourself -you don't yet have the tools. Even doctors don't do that, they see so many diseases and conditions they are very susceptible to "having" many of them. They go to other doctors for diagnosis and treatment. So should you. Go to the doctor.