I wasn't sure where to put this, so I decided to post here and hope for the best.

So here's the thing. I have this problem of asking the same question over and over. The answer to the question never changes, no matter how many times I ask it, but that doesn't stop me asking. I know, in the logical part of my mind, that I've already asked the question, and that the answer makes sense. I know that I can trust the person who I'm asking.

But that doesn't stop me from asking the same thing over and over and over. It annoys my friends and family, but honestly, I don't know how to stop. It's like this thing in my mind that doesn't trust the rest of my mind, so I just keep going with it. Doesn't matter how much I believe in the person I'm asking. It doesn't matter that I can figure it out for myself logically, I still do it.

The same happens for apologising and thanking people for things. I hate doing it, but it seems like I can't stop. Can anyone help with this? Or have any ideas about what's wrong?

[unikitty]

I tend to have the same problem. I saw or read somewhere that there's this eating disorder where people literally can't feel "full", like there's this mechinism in the brain that is supposed to flip that switch doesn't work right. I've always thought that I had the same kind of issue, but with reassurance. I can drive people crazy with it sometimes. I've gotten a little better about keeping it to myself, but it's still there. I know how you feel.
I think that it might be an anxiety thing, but I'm not sure?

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by BlueNinja

I wasn't sure where to put this, so I decided to post here and hope for the best.

So here's the thing. I have this problem of asking the same question over and over. The answer to the question never changes, no matter how many times I ask it, but that doesn't stop me asking. I know, in the logical part of my mind, that I've already asked the question, and that the answer makes sense. I know that I can trust the person who I'm asking.

But that doesn't stop me from asking the same thing over and over and over. It annoys my friends and family, but honestly, I don't know how to stop. It's like this thing in my mind that doesn't trust the rest of my mind, so I just keep going with it. Doesn't matter how much I believe in the person I'm asking. It doesn't matter that I can figure it out for myself logically, I still do it.

The same happens for apologising and thanking people for things. I hate doing it, but it seems like I can't stop. Can anyone help with this? Or have any ideas about what's wrong?

Im sorry but we can not diagnose what this is for you. what I can say is that...

in general it is normal ffor people to ask questions and sometimes either purposely or not purposely repeat asking the same question..

for some people it may be just a learned behavior for others it can be any number or medical, mental or learning disorders...

my suggestion is if this continues to bother you contact your (or a ) treatment provider in your off line location. they will be able to tell you whether this is normal, a learned behavior or a mental/medical problem and what the treatment is for it that best fits what it is with in you.

Hi BlueNinja,

I cannot say with certainty, but it could be Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). You can google that for more information. This is a brain disorder that is put on a spectrum (some psychiatrists link it to autism).

Do you have difficulty adapting to change? How you answer that question will help you determine if it's SPD or psychological (maybe a subset of OCD).

I am not a psychiatrist/psychologist, so please don't use this post in lieu of professional advice.

[(JD)]

I think you've hit upon the issue, as the logical part of your mind knows better but...

Some disorders, like PTSD, run in the realm of irrational thoughts and a patten disbelief in truth.

What have you tried to circumvent having to ask? Does the countering like you shared in the post go on in your before you ask? What professional help have you had regarding this? Sorry for all the questions; the answers are more for you than me.

How about having someone you trust to write down the answer for you... write the question on a card that you can carry, and on that card have the person write the answer. Having trust in the person and the answer, and having it in hand, might help lessen the number of times you need to ask?

Is there something particularly comforting in the answer to this certain question? Have you kept track as to how often you ask it (is it really that many times, that often?) Maybe keep track as you try to lower the number, since it bothers you (and others from what you say)...and tell yourself the NEXT time you feel the need to ask, you just WILL NOT, but read the card and hold out. (Every minute/hour you can stretch it out is progress.)

Just ideas... let me know what you think

[Fuzzybear]