Is this a form of OCD?

Question

Ok so I've realised that whenever I buy something it has to be exactly like I want.
If I don't get the color I want, I won't buy it, no matter how many other stores I have to run to. I
'm also very indecisive when I go shopping. For instance I saw 3 nice bracelets but I couldn't choose between them,so I felt like I HAD to buy all 3 to be happy with them.
This is rly getting to me, I wasn't like this.

So anyway is this a form of OCD?

Answer 1

This is behavior that is apparently bothering you, so it is a behavioral disorder, but it may or may not be OCD. With OCD, decisions are typically driven by anxiety or guilt when making the "wrong" decision. It doesn't look like guilt or anxiety are the motivators in your case, but one couldn't really say from just reading a couple of sentences. Besides OCD, your behavior looks a little bit like perfectionism, and perfectionism is often tied to mild depression. Maybe you have elements of OCD and perfectionism - sometimes the labels aren't really as important as it is for you to understand what emotions and motives are causing your behavior.

Answer 2

I wouldnt consider that OCD...I would just consider it indecisive and basically very particular.
OCD more or less runs your life. Its rituals that you simply cannot imagine being without. OCD would be obsession with a certain thing i.e. washing hands 10 times or tapping the doorknob 15 times before opening it.

But what you describe doesnt seem like OCD...just hard shopping:)

Answer 3

Society has OCD about OCD.

Answer 4

nope

Answer 5

I dont think so.