[Owl_Lover]

So, I've never talked about obsessive compulsive disorder with anyone because I don't think I have it. But, you see I am always thinking about hurting someone. Like torturing them or just stabbing them to see their reaction, and when I was driving one time I actually thought about what would happen if I just swerved a little and hit a semi truck. I wanted to see how big the car pile up would be and wanted someone to get hurt by it. I also hit people, I can't control it. I would just suddenly slap or pinch someone's arm for no reason at all, could this be OCD or is it completely normal? I'd love to here back from you guys to see what I should do about this problem or if I shouldn't do anything at all...

[ocdwifeofsociopath]

usually thoughts like those bother and are worrisome to people with OCD. It is not completely normal and is something to find the source of. Have you thought about therapy? Or done any research on mental disorders? You could try posting this in the general mental health forum and see what answers you get and/or where it is moved to. you might also start with taking the Sanity Score test on this site.

[Grey Matter]

It sounds like intrusive thinking and compulsive actions. I think your best bet is doing some more research personally and also reaching out to get a psych eval done by a professional. OCD is a really complicated disorder, so everyone experiences it differently and has different severity, etc.

I hope you get to an answer soon.

[Owl_Lover]

I've done very little research, but I will look into it soon and I am thinking about going back to therapy. It's just that I've been to countless therapists all throughout my life and none of that helped me. I've taken he sanity test and I scored a 122, isn't that good?

[Owl_Lover]

And Teen Idle, I'd rather not get a psych evaluation because I don't want to be put on medication at all. I think I'm functioning rather well without it, but thank you I will defiantly do more research and look into getting another therapist.

[Grey Matter]

You can refuse meds! It's your treatment, so if you do get an OCD eval they don't automatically offer meds, and if they do (if you do end up getting one) just say no and it should be fine! I hope everything works out, I know it can be daunting.

[Owl_Lover]

You can refuse meds...? I didn't know that, I thought that if they wanted you to take them that you would have too. And since I'm a minor my parents would force me to, and I don't want to be tired all the time either that's why I'm so against going back to my psychologist. Thank you for sharing that, I had no idea.

[Fiddler]

sounds like symptoms of OCD. But not very serious. I doubt you would find medicaton very useful anyhow. OCD symptoms respond little to any medicaton. That kind of thoughts usually change or vanish in time. If it does not disturb your daily life, you needn't do anything. If you wish you can try to help yourself. There are loads of selfhelp books for this too. Or make up your own possibe solutions to ease the symptoms. But if the only reason to seek help is because this isn't exactly normal, it won't be needed. The symptoms you have are symptoms of anxiety. You can try to ease anxiety but you cant dispose it.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

I'm leaning more towards that actually not being OCD; it seems, ... different. Maybe impulse issues are a big part of your problems, however. I had impulse issues when I was younger, I think. It's worth seeing someone, so you can get more control and stability - also, hitting, slapping, and pinching people isn't especially friendly, so should be seen to, in my opinion. I have had pretty severe OCD, for basically as long as I can remember, with various kinds of manifestations, and I honestly just cannot get that "OCD" vibe, from your initial post. The thing that strikes me the most, is impulse issues, but, the thoughts do, however, wave an OCD flag. Due to the other stuff, I'm just not convinced OCD is so likely. Anywho, get yourself an appointment with someone and get a diagnosis, plus some support, ... is pretty much my contribution to this thread.