I was reading over posts in this particular forum. With schizophrenia and ocd; what are the differences. I noticed that someone had said they are related-or I may have misunderstood.

So if someone has traits that can be related to both then how can they make a correct diagnosis? I have traits of both. I have obsessions that do affect my daily living. Things need to be where I NEED them to be or I get upset. I even go as far as freaking about things in public places. Like dust or dirt on the edges of things. I cleaned a public washroom once (not too long ago) cause I could not possibly leave the dirt on the edges of the tile. Thank goodness the washroom was single and someone did not walk in. Even when there is water stains on taps----aaaaaahhhhhh-thats not good. I have to wipe them or dry them off. Counting in even's drives me insane. I had to chew in even numbers, etc. And the voice in my head tells me not to let this go. If I see something that upsets me, tells me to fix it.

So I guess what I am asking is any of this related or is it just nothing. Like something that is a personality trait of mine. I obvioiusly have troubles with the "labels" from the medical profession. Took me almost 3 years to admit that I do suffer from depression and can't admit to all the other labels. Don't get why I freak out with this labelling thing but it upsets me to nooo end. There are many days that I refuse to believe that I have an eating disorder. I even said this the other day to my t. Pure shock was the reaction. I try to convince myself otherwise cause I am me no matter what anyone wants to say I am.

Justy