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.
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I was diagnosed with OCD about two months ago, and I am starting to feel the results of treatment. I am curious about one thing though. I know that people who have Aspergers Disorder can also have OCD, as they are somewhat similar in nature, and I think it's possible that I could have both as well. The reason is I easily become obsessed with things. When I was a kid, I became obsessed with vacuum cleaners, trains, archery, swords, and all sorts of things. I became so obsessed that I would find out everything that I could about them, even beyond what may be considered normal by others. I wasn't shy in discussing these interests with others, even though sometimes it annoyed them. Even now, I find myself obsessed with my newfound sport, tennis, and when I was diagnosed with OCD I had become obsessed with psychiatric meds. Also, when I was a kid, I had significant social difficulties. In pre-school and kindergarten, I kept to myself always, and stayed next to the teacher at all times. I was held back in Kindergarten because my parents felt that I wasn't mature enough for the first grade. It wasn't until about 5th grade that I started to come out of my shell, and nowadays I have lots of friends and consider myself a socially developed and capable person. These characteristics make me wonder if I could have Aspergers, and that is the reason that I now have OCD, it would make sense...
I was diagnosed with OCD about two months ago, and I am starting to feel the results of treatment. I am curious about one thing though. I know that people who have Aspergers Disorder can also have OCD, as they are somewhat similar in nature, and I think it's possible that I could have both as well. The reason is I easily become obsessed with things. When I was a kid, I became obsessed with vacuum cleaners, trains, archery, swords, and all sorts of things. I became so obsessed that I would find out everything that I could about them, even beyond what may be considered normal by others. I wasn't shy in discussing these interests with others, even though sometimes it annoyed them. Even now, I find myself obsessed with my newfound sport, tennis, and when I was diagnosed with OCD I had become obsessed with psychiatric meds. Also, when I was a kid, I had significant social difficulties. In pre-school and kindergarten, I kept to myself always, and stayed next to the teacher at all times. I was held back in Kindergarten because my parents felt that I wasn't mature enough for the first grade. It wasn't until about 5th grade that I started to come out of my shell, and nowadays I have lots of friends and consider myself a socially developed and capable person. These characteristics make me wonder if I could have Aspergers, and that is the reason that I now have OCD, it would make sense...
One who perseverates enjoys the activity while one who is being compelled to fulfill rituals to relieve anxiety does not enjoy the activity, but in fact finds the activity bothersome.
That being said A person can be diagnosed with both Asperger Syndrome and OCD..