... I am so sorry to hear that. I still encourage you to talk about this with your parents. ... (8 replies)
... I Have This Obsession With People Answering Me The "right Way". ... (14 replies)
... I would bet that your obsession with correct language stems from your mother's scholarly background. My mother has a degree in English, so I grew up with constant correcting and critiquing of everything I wrote and said. ... (13 replies)
... as looking for information on picking etc. but after reading through an entire page of people's problems, i began to realise that there really is something wrong with me... ... (13 replies)
... The thing that has ruined my life for the past 15 or so years is my obsession with all my partners past girlfriends. ... (4 replies)
... Ohhhh - you describe my OCD issues to a T...
I've been diagnosed with OCD in my pre-teens and as long as I can remember I have always been enchanted by new shiny toys and devices. The shrink-wrapped item that is so perfect when I take it out of the fresh packaging glows to me.
I baby these new toys like crazy, and worry like a nut if I scratch it or something. And if I... (7 replies)
... anxiety attached to the thoughts. unfortunately, a lot of people with OCD obsess about religion for a variety of reasons. ... (5 replies)
... Ever since I was little I've had an obsession with people's cold hands I don't know why, even dog and cats paws, I don't know why and I feel like a avery weird person. ... (0 replies)
... My life is not always centered around OCD but its a huge part of it. For 17yrs, I have coped with my obsessions and overtime successfully drop one obsession usually staying balanced to not replace it with another. ... (3 replies)
... Yeah, this is obviously OCD. People with OCD, myself included, tend to vastly overemphasize the importance of our thoughts. ... (5 replies)
... Hello. I am new to Health Boards. My name is Meagan and I am 16 years old. I love helping people and like to spend time with my family. I am basically what you call an all around average girl. However, last year I had a bit of a mental breakdown. ... (5 replies)
... Personally, I find it easier to deal with people online than face to face. It's not social anxiety in my case, but auditory processing. ... (28 replies)
... Your habits don't sound that abnormal to me. Many children can't have their food touching and eat things one at a time. And I think most people have routines for how they wash themselves and eat. I see these as just how we ritualize the everyday tasks of our lives. ... (6 replies)
... Im sorry your going through this..There are many kind people on this site that can help you..I find that just talking about OCD here helps alot too..If your obsessions are affecting your life, get help.. ... (6 replies)
... Welcome to the boards! I understand how you feel about germs, I have a obsession with germs too. Are you on medication? ... (11 replies)
... I've noticed that you haven't gotten any responses yet. So I thought that I should respond to your question. I don't have a obsession with shaving, but I do understand how you feel. ... (1 replies)
... I have an appointment with my Psychiatrist on Monday October 1st, and I have an appointment with my Psychologist on Tuesday October 2nd. The reason why I am seeing my Psychiatrist on Monday, is because I might need a medication change. ... (38 replies)
... riding around mostly with my eyes closed or focused on something else. To ease the anxiety. That made me sad. I think I became depressed too. ... (38 replies)
... Also I do believe you when you said that you were at your worst with your OCD. I am really glad that you got over your OCD, maybe I will get over mine too. ... (38 replies)
... it is PERFECTLY ok to wash your body just once. I would say that's what most people do. ... (38 replies)
