Could this situation still be bothering me because of OCD?
I’ve been struggling with obsessive thoughts about a situation where my girlfriend cried over a past friend-with-benefits going into the military. Even though she’s reassured me multiple times that it wasn’t about him but about the situation, I can’t shake the feeling that it’s bothering me more than it should. I find myself constantly revisiting it and seeking reassurance, even though I know the answers. I’m starting to wonder if this might be connected to OCD, where I can’t let go of the thoughts and feel compelled to keep asking for reassurance. Has anyone experienced something similar, and do you think this could be related to OCD?
@tybruh
Hey, take a deep breath it will be okay. Personally, I have never experienced something like this but I have had peers around me face it. So I have a decent understanding about this topic of having a friend going into the military. What you are describing could be OCD related but it could also be just stress, it's hard and most times inaccurate to make these self diagnoses/assumptions. Trust me, googling symptoms online is not helpful or beneficial.
If you ever want to chat, I am here.