Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
i used to think that OCD was like repeated washing of your hands till they bleed- was the classic example. so because i check my stove burners and doors to make sure they are locked over and over does not seem so bad. and actually its not really. it is partly to make sure that i am safe. but when i want to relax and i cant stop thinking about throwing a load in the dryer ( even if i am exhausted) knowing that i will have to wait for them to dry before i can go to bed or obscessively thinking about certain people around me and what they are thinking or worrying about my work schedule for may in marchl!!! on and on i could go. drive me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all of this is worse if i am stressed out or tired. seems my mind look for things to worry about and when i try to relax if the house is a mess, i tell myself that it does not matter if the house is not perfect, but hard to let go of. so my decision is to just do what my OCD mind is telling me to do or not do it and stress and worry about it. any comments welcome. does this sound like OCD?
OCD takes many forms, and what you are describing can be OCD. The thing is that in order to be true OCD, it must signifigantly interfere with your life. Some people can develop these "OCD type" thoughts due to depression or another anxiety disorder. If they are interfering with your life....seek a diagnosis.....if not, try some stress relief and relaxation. Good luck :)
I also just give into it a lot as it is easier than fighting it and dealing with the anxiety. Especially being along and not having some support in the moment. I know it only makes the OCD stronger but I get tired of the fight.