I may have some symptoms, and I have questions.
So I have a few symptoms (i think) of OCD, and I will list them here, and I was wondering if it's anything I should bring up with my parents and psychiatrist.
I sometimes perform checking stuff. I used to frequently at night check the bathroom sink (bathroom is right next to my bedroom) to see if it is off. I would sometimes do it multiple times in a night, even right after doing it I would do it again. However, I do not do this as much anymore. I would say I do it about once or twice a week, so I do not think this is as important.
I sometimes have to recheck when I count. Actually, I do this a lot. For example, I like to write poetry, and I count on my fingers the syllables of a phrase or a word. Almost every time, I recheck my counting, sometimes I recheck multiple times, and I get really frustrated afterwards, even when I know that I'm not likely to be wrong. I also do this even when it's only one word thats just 3 syllables. And I recheck about 2-3 times per count. I also recheck counting when counting pages in a book. I like to read manga a lot, and usually not all the pages are numbered, so when telling people about what page a scene is on, I have to count from the most previous numbered page, and I get worried that I miscount, even when I hardly ever miscount, so I recheck. I recheck about once or twice. I get really worried about messing up my counting a lot, and I get very frustrated over this.
I tried to explain as honest as I can. So, is this of any concern and something I should bring up to my parents and psychiatrist?
@MicahMicahMicah
I forgot to mention, I also have Autism so I don't know if this can be better explained by that.
@MicahMicahMicah I have similar experiences, and i myself am soon going to consult a psychologist. Thank you so much for sharing these experiences :)