Should I go see a doctor......

Ok! I'm actually starting to think I MAY have OCD (Obsessive compulsice disorder) . (Don't ask why that is there, I just thought it was funny ^^)

Now I probably don't have OCD. ^^; I get sick a lot, mentally and physically and it's never anything serious, but it's made it so sometimes I think I have something when I just don't. But looking back I'm starting to think a mild case might just be possible. I'll list a few reasons why and you tell me, but I doubt there's anything. I was just curious.

1.) Even if I am told to be somewhere at a certain time or place, I'm always afraid I got the information mixed up and have to ask where to go a bunch of times before I'm satisfied.

2.) When I get on a bus, I'll KNOW that it's the right bus but I'm always terrifed something will happen so I won't get home. (Bus driver will kidnapp me, it's not the right bus, etc.)

3.) I'm not good at cleaning at ALL. In fact my room is very messy..... But with some small things like dusting or organizing something, if it's not done perfectly, and you miss a tiny spot I get annoyed and refuse to do anything until that is fixed.

4.) I'm scared of doing some small things by myself because I'm afraid I'll mess up (Changing the fishes water and killing them) so I need to ask my mom to do it or something. (I'm pathetic aren't I?)

And the rest is somewhat the same unless I think of something else. When I get new clothes, I'm afraid I look terrible in them. I'm afraid people are constantly laughing at me (But that doesn't bother me to much), and also I follow some of the symptoms on the thingy *Points up to OCD quiz/symptoms thingy* which is what got me thinking of it.

Sorry if I'm wasting your time and there's nothing, but I would like to know. ^^

It doesn't sound like OCD to me, but why not talk to someone and be sure. Even if you don't have OCD, it sounds like this stuff is bothering you. A therapist can help you work this stuff out, whether or not you have an official disorder.

To be honest this doesn't sound very 'OCD'ish to me, but even if it's not if this is causing a problem in your everyday life than you deserve to get a solid answer by talking with someone. To me these things just seem like you're being sure, or are a little to afraid something might go wrong because you didn't do it right, but OCD is a disorder of obsessions and compulsions (or sometimes just the obsessions). For example, obsessing over germs and the compulsion to constantly and consistently wash your hands over and over (I know, it's the obvious one!). It can also be many other things, but the bottom line is how these things effect you and your everyday life. If you see it as a problem, then seek help. If you don't, maybe it can be delt with on its own.

Good luck!

Haha I figured as much. Serves me right listening to my friend ("Why are you bothering posting?! You have OCD! You need to get treatment before it gets worse!") But I'm still curious because, those little habits of mine have gotten worse so I think I shall go talk to someone. ^^ Thankyou for posting.

(This shall be my trademark or something)

IDK, but surely you are suffering with overwhelming anxiety imo. Hope you find someone to help you with these worries and feelings. I like the sweet smilie face too

I concur with the above statements. If you talk to someone now, it might prevent a further problem in the future. Besides, the real question I asked when I am trying to figure out whether to see someone is how much dysfunction is it causing me and how much distress is it causing me? Do I want to change it? Seeing someone helps you to change your thinking and behavior. Who doesn't want that? Leave the diagnosing to the professionals.

I agree. If it's anxiety provoking, then what can it hurt to get some help before it worsens?

Good luck!

I have as part of my dx..PTSD..AND.. anxiety disorder with *ocd features* showing on all my testing ..you know the kind they do at the T's office....you MAY have like me anxiety with obsessive thinking/fears but not the compulsive element to make it the disorder...For example I worry on any new med I get ..worry a lot..in circles and am certain I will be allergic to it.(I drive a certain mod in here wacky with this lol bless her) ..but I do not HAVE to DO something to make it OK to take the med...thus no OCD...I think you oughta see a T just to put your mind at ease on what is going on

Good luck

Hi. I am new here and this post has prompted me to register. Jayna, what you describe sounds exactly like OCD. Only a professional can make a diagnosis, but your symptoms sound so much like mine and I have OCD. Especially the messy room part...my house is a mess constantly, yet i can blow a gasket over a little paint on the baseboards, or a slightly crooked curtain rod. Most people don't even notice those things, but i do and it will drive me crazy. The clutter everywhere bothers me too but i get so caught up and overwhelmed with the details that nothing else gets done! OCD is also sometimes called the "doubting" disease. You can never be sure of anything. I could relate to the bus thing. I'm always thinking somehow something will go wrong. I have gone to the post office to drop off a letter in the box and then drive away thinking i forgot the stamp, or that i addressed it to the wrong person accidentally, or that i also threw my purse in the box too! It usually isn't that bad and i do recognize the absurdity. If your symptoms are bothering you or interfereing with your life, then it might be a good idea to go to a professional. OCD can be managed with meds and exposure therapy.

~april

I certainly am not qualified to make a diagnosis but if your symptoms are disrupting your everyday life then I would suggest going to see someone. It does not matter what your diagnosis is if it is making your life unpleasant to you. Since it seems to be bothering you I guess if it was me I would see someone and see what they say. Good luck.

Hi April

Awesome! Welcome here! And yes I have decided to see someone. Heck I'm sure my friends would be thrilled if I stopped asking, "Are you SURE we go that way!?" If it is OCD or whatever let's just stick to the therepy cause quite frankly...the thought of taking medicine scares me. ^^;

Love Jen

I agree. The thought of taking something too. I just hope I never get asked to see a Pdoc for any reason. However, I sometimes wonder because when I mentioned the old Dx, the T asked twice if I had ever taken anti-depressants. That irritated and scared me. Good luck in therapy.