No need to apologize here. We know how difficult life can be with these little 'quirks'. Honestly I don't know if you have OCD although it does sound like you do or have OCD tendencies (indicated by the 'need' to write certain words three times). I was curious, is it just certain words that you do this with or how do you decide what words need repeating? I've never seen anyone with that compulsion (although I'm sure you're not alone). I would talk to a T if I were you though. They would probably be better able to answer your question. But feel free to post here. You are a welcomed addition. Do you have other things you feel like you need to do that most people would not consider normal; and do you feel like they interfere with your life and day to day activities?