Might I possibly have OCD?????????/

Question

Lately, I have been having thoughts that I can't control, and I get super anxious and upset knowing that I can't get rid of these thoughts, and that since I can't stop thinking these things, they'll eventually happen. Not to mention that these thoughts have to do with my family, and I would probably have to be locked in some ward if something were to happen to them. I don't do anything to calm these things down, but I've noticied that sleeping with a fan or sleeping with something that makes noise usually keeps these thoughts out. I also feel a bit safer if I double lock my doors, and I do get a tiny bit anxious if I don't do it, but it's not something that I HAVE to do.

I also always feel that people are watching me, so I tend to avoid doing certain things in certain rooms as well.

Is this OCD?

Answer 1

no its not ocd its just anxitiy. i also do the same thing when i sleep i need the fan because the noise keeps my thoughts from racing about bad things. i can fell you though it feels as if you keep thinking about it it will happen. alot of people have that but the best thing to do is get some help for the anxiousness before it gets out of hand and you cant control it. well i hope you fell better.  

Answer 2

Probably not OCD. IF that concerned seek medical attention. What are these "bad thoughts" you are thinking about? Are you going to murder your family?

Answer 3

I think it could be OCD, because the disorder does often show itself in obsessive thoughts (that's what the O stands for. The actions that you do which you cannot control is the C, compulsions.) OCD does have a high component of anxiety, although you can have an anxiety disorder without having OCD (my experience). You should definitely talk to your doctor about this, since it's worrying you. Therapy and medication can help. It's no good continuing to live in fear if you don't have to.

Answer 4

no cause i thought OCD means everything has to perfect for you

Answer 5

Doesn't sound like it, sounds more like an anxiety/paranoia thing.  You should explain what is going on to your doctor.

Answer 6

i was diagnosed with OCD years ago and yea what you are experiencing is a type of ocd...it's not always about having everything perfect, like all in order or all clean....mine is a counting ocd behavior...i count things all day long and my number is 12 ....if i can make 12 out of words or letters in words or objects or even walking then i am ok but if i can't then i can sometimes have uncontrollable thoughts....sometimes these thoughts can be in a sexual nature or sometimes they can be bad like someone dying...what you need to do is google obsessive compulsive disorder and read it all....if you still feel you have some of the symptoms...PLEASE get help..there are lots of great medications out there...good luck  

Answer 7

Anxiety and paranoia possibly schizophrenic behavior is what you've described.

OCD would be an irrational drive to do something. Say you think your nose itches on the right. You scratch it, but because you scratched your nose on the right you also half to scratch it on the left. Or when you open a door you have to shut it three times to make sure it is shut. And you dwell on these feelings until you have to settle them in your mind by playing them out.