OCD symptoms?

I was wondering if you guys could talk to me about OCD symptoms and how you found out you have OCD. I just learned that OCD does not always mean over cleaning or obsessively organizing. And even though those are signs of OCD, there are many other signs and types of OCD. Can anyone help educate me?

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SW-User

I get bombarded by intrusive thoughts thoughts that I can't always control, I double and triple check things, and because my OCD mind craves consistency and routine, it is very difficult to adjust to change. I also have OCD rituals I do, otherwise it throws my day off.

I was diagnosed with OCD and Tourettes as a child. I have lived with it my whole life. You learn to control it a little and make peace with it the more you understand it.

RoundRosies0623 · 22-25, F

@SW-User thank you for taking the time to share that with me.

SW-User

@RoundRosies0623 You're welcome!
You're going to be okay, trust me.

Rolexeo · 26-30, M

I think it essentially boils down to neuroticism and restlessness. Like if you're pacing, stimming, or doing something like counting how many of a particular object you notice. I guess just try to sit down and relax if you want to alleviate it, or meditate.

RoundRosies0623 · 22-25, F

@Rolexeo thank you :)

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I used to get pangs of anxiety/attacks(triggered by something audible), and also had intrusive thoughts. I was diagnosed by a psychologist.

RoundRosies0623 · 22-25, F

@uncalled4 thanks for sharing :)

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@RoundRosies0623 Sure. Best of luck(if you have it).

Myocite · F

Buspar

RoundRosies0623 · 22-25, F

@Myocite i had to Google that. I've never heard of it.

Myocite · F

@RoundRosies0623 I took it in college when I was so stressed out. It works.

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