I Have a Confession

I think I might have OCD, I have spoken to a counselor about it and they have suggested I go to a GP to get referred to a specialist but I feel reluctant to go get help because it will involve opening up to someone about things from my past and talking about the intrusive thoughts I have.

Sometimes my 'symptoms' interfere with my day to day life, I can't go to sleep until certain things in the house are kept orderly, I check the door multiple times before I feel ok walking away from my house and I have intrusive thoughts that really bring me down.

It gets in the way of my university work too, I obsess over things way too much.

Even if this isn't OCD, there is still an issue there and I hope one day I can pucker up the courage and talk to a professional.

I just needed to let this out, sometimes the anonymity of this website really helps.

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canusernamebemyusername · M

Def get it checked on. I have OCD and it can get worse if not treated. So the quicker the better. But yeah it does sound OCD like.

MissMoon · 26-30, F

@canusernamebemyusername Yeah, I probably should. Most of the time I just deal with it but when I am in a stressful situation my obsessive habits get worse and it really does make my life difficult. I am sorry that you have OCD though and thanks for responding to my post

canusernamebemyusername · M

Stress def makes it worse. Which is why I try to avoid it as much as I can. Being tired can do the same thing. I hope yours gets better and that you take care of yourself.