[tallen01]

Getting a further eval. next week but just wanted to post on here as well. I definitely had OCD as a child I would count to the number 5 repeatedly then I finally broke that habit and shortly there after counting to 3 became my new thing. I no longer do this anymore but now I smell my fingers probably 50-100 times a day (weird I know). For example ill wipe my forehead or touch my cheeks then sniff my fingers. I also have to have my shoes tied to the exact same tightness if not it drives me nuts. Due to this I typically just wear boots or tie my shoes really loose. I also have to sleep on the same pillow every night and sleep with another between my legs.

[Skeezyks]

Hello tallen01: Well... I don't know. Personally I think there's probably a fine line between something being a weird habit versus OCD. As a child I bit my fingernails. When I grew into my late teens, I managed to break myself of that habit. Then I discovered... hair pulling! I've been a hair puller ever since. I have lots of other odd little quirks that come-&-go as well.

By the way, I sleep with a pillow between my legs too. I can only sleep on my side... mostly my right side. For many years I've had low back problems & I began sleeping with a pillow between my legs in an effort to try to keep them in some sort of "natural" alignment. (I think I read about this being a good idea somewhere.) Anyway, now, if I don't have my pillow between my legs at night it just doesn't feel right.

[*Laurie*]

Hmmm...well, if you don't do the 'weird things' do you feel anxious? For example, if you consciously do not smell your fingers do you feel a rise in anxiety?

[tallen01]

Originally Posted by *Laurie*

Hmmm...well, if you don't do the 'weird things' do you feel anxious? For example, if you consciously do not smell your fingers do you feel a rise in anxiety?

Prior to getting on the meds I would do it any time I got anxious or stressed. Since I have been on the meds I have been doing it less out of anxiousness and stress but I still do it. I dont know if that makes any sense.
The shoe thing still drives me nuts though.

[*Laurie*]

Since you are uncomfortable with the 'weird habits' I think it is a good thing that you'll be getting a further evaluation soon. It sounds to me like you're stuck in some OC behavior.