Can obsessive compulsive disorder get worse?

Question

I'm pretty sure I have a mild case of OCD, but I need to know if it can get worse. I've gotten a lot better since I was little. I used to save every little piece of junk thinking I would need it later, I would have to read crumpled or folded pieces of paper on the floor...I also had many fears. I'm afraid of the dark(and I think it may have something to do with OCD, but I'm not completely sure) and I've noticed that when my mom or dad are yelling or even if they are just in conflict (not even yelling) I feel more insecure. My mom is depressed and used to yell a lot more (when I had worse OCD) and it's a lot better now that she's begin taking a better medication. Not that it's her fault, I've just noticed this. I know it's not that bad compared to what I've heard, but can it get back to where it was when I was younger. I was always afraid something happened in the night, I would always wake up crying in the night because of my fears. Right now mostly the only problem is that I want things to be done a certain way and I want a definite schedule (although I do often feel an internal 'tug' making me have to perform some petty action). That doesn't sound really bad but it's kind of stressful, I'm just worried about when I live alone...can it get worse?

note: from what I understand most of what I have can just be described as neurotic which is not bad.

Answer 1

What do you think?  I suspect you already know the answer, which is Of course it can.  :P  But that doesn't mean things are hopeless.  Any stressor can affect your health, whether it's mental or physical.  

It would probably help to be checked out by a doctor and just establish a relationship with someone now while things are relatively calm.  That way if you do run into a period where things get harder, you will have someone who knows you who can help.

Take care!

Answer 2

everyone has some kind of ocd in there life, its wen you let it take over your life and you avoid everything and don't socialize well than you need to seek medical help and get on a med to control it to the point of everyday functioning because ocd wen its to a point that you cant deal with its a chemical in balance that needs to be balanced out with the right med and make you function better untreated at that level can lead into a depression.

Answer 3

yes, it can, i had a few friends who could not leave the house unless they had counted the steps to the upper floor 4 or five times to make sure they were all there, the plugs in the living room, even the ones behind the furniture, one had to unplug evey item in the house before she left to anywhere (thank God not the fridge)this was after she had put her coat on to go. you need to start thinking about your future now, get a treatment plan started and stick to it and a good strong support group.  

Answer 4

When ever parents fight kids feel insecure, thats not OCD, worried about something happening in the night isn't OCD either. The rest is though. Yes OCD can get worse. The best way to fix it is by not giving in to it. If you feel you have to touch something 6 times to feel "right" then don't do it and live on, it will be fine. Do this with all of your OCD needs & you will be fine. Don't try to rid yourself of it all at once, it will be to overwhelming.  Basicly to quit OCD is to quit doing your "rituals".

hope this helps

Answer 5

I am a CMA

Yes OCD can get really bad I have seen Sever cases...

You sound more like you may have something else going on usually OCD's are just like always washing your hands or repetitive actions not getting scared of the dark or insecurity over yelling..

Paranoid schizophrenia is more than likely the cause and you need to see Psychiatrist

Answer 6

yes!!

believe me, I know from experience..

you should get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

My Ocd started off with just slight small things, and I didn't get it diagnosed or treated and it just kept getting worse and worse.

For your own sake go see your doctor.

I ended up not being able to leave my house because of it and I became depressed etc.

I hope things get better and you get it treated, good luck! =)