I have this weird problem, Whenever I like a show or a band I tend to insanely obsess over them what can I do?

Question

My current obsession is the T.V show friends. I just have to watch it 24/7, and when Im not watching it Im reading about it and stuff....It also happened with the show, The Office, and the band Tears For Fears. I'm pretty sure its not ocd, because I'm not a neat freak.

PLEASE HELP ME AND TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO TO HELP MYSELF!

Answer 1

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is when you have intrusive, recurrent thoughts that disturb you.  People can develop compulsive actions in response to these thoughts (like being obsessed about your appearence and then compulsively checking yourself in the mirror every 2 minutes, for example).  The stereotype for OCD patients is that they are neat freaks or are constantly jumping around to avoid stepping on cracks.  That kind of stuff.  But really, that's just a couple examples of a wide variety of ways that OCD can manifest itself.  Some people don't show any physical compulsions at all.  They have only obsessive thinking.  And some people have mental compulsions instead of physical ones.

So, it sounds like you have some obsessive thinking.  This is only a disorder if it disturbs you, though.  The person who obsesses about history, constantly studies it, goes on to be a great historian and gets a lot of pleasure out of his interest does not have OCD.  If you are bothered and disturbed by your obsessions, then there are different things you can do.  Google "OCD", "cognitive-behavioral therapy and OCD", "antidepressants and OCD", "obsessive thinking", etc.  I'm sure you will find a lot of answers.

Answer 2

no your not a freak that is completetly normal to do haha but try to open your variety and not stick to one band or tv show look into others so your not obsessing over one thing

Answer 3

it could be ocd being a neat freak is just what *some people obsess over who have it

*not every one does i have it and i'm the messiest person alive haha

Answer 4

haha.  the same thing happens to me.  when i really like something i go on the internet and learn as much about as possible and i try to absorb everything there is about it.  i honestly think it's just a personality thing.  but if you really feel you have a problem then just try to cut down on the amount of time you watch tv. or get into some other hobbies.  like idk.  drawing.  writing.  swimming.  anything.

btw.  i am in love with tears for fears.  ;]

Answer 5

just not freak out and enjoy your obsession