Is this ocd?
Hi guys, i just need an opinion. I haven’t been diagnosed with anything but i feel like some of the tings i do could ointment to ocd. For example, my glasses have to be in a specific spot on my nose, and when i crack my knuckles( which is a lot) it has to be in a specific order, i also enjoy lining things up in various patterns.
Hmmm…
It’s really hard to say with such limited information and not knowing you personally and also not having the education required to diagnose OCD.
Hello @Bearbear22
I find that sometimes individuals believe personal preferences and OCD symptoms are the same, but there are big differences between them
When it comes to OCD, it also comes along with intrusive, distressing thoughts (the obsession). With these thoughts, a person then needs to participate in repetitive actions (which would be the compulsion) to relieve this anxiety. With these actions, though, it is often unwanted, but the individual cannot help themselves, as they will feel this distress until they complete their action, which often provides only a temporary relief.
I am in no way, shape or form able to give a diagnosis, but I wanted to provide you with the definition and example of what OCD can look like for someone.
If you feel you may resonate to a certain degree with this, it would be best to go to a professional who can officially diagnose if so.
@Bearbear22 this does not sound like ocd, but you could still check with your primary care doctor if you want <3
Honestly probably not unless there is a intrusive thought behind your actions
Honestly probably not unless there is a intrusive thought behind your actions
