Debunking the myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos
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Date: 2020-08-22
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Wizard_Elite
I don't really have an OCD, but just a month ago i started peeing everyday for like every 10 minutes, i was really stressed because I wasn't able to do or enjoy anything anymore i was frustrated. I went to a doctor and did a urinalysis and blood test, all were normal except for a slightly high creatinine levels, so I was referred for an ultrasound but my kidneys were fine, So what i did was to first think about what if my habits were the one that was causing it, because i came to a point where if a touch anything I feel like I have to wash my hands, even though i was getting tired i would force myself to do it cause i was scared that I would get sick, it got worse to a point where if i even smell something bad i would spit or urinate because I thought that it was a way to cleanse myself,
Thankfully, I snapped out of it, and forced myself to be reasonable and dont let the urge control me, i still have some situations in where my brain would act up again but thankfully I can control it,
I know it's not an OCD but even having that experience was really frustrating i can't imagine how hard life would be for people who have OCD.
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I don't really have an OCD, but just a month ago i started peeing everyday for like every 10 minutes, i was really stressed because I wasn't able to do or enjoy anything anymore i was frustrated. I went to a doctor and did a urinalysis and blood test, all were normal except for a slightly high creatinine levels, so I was referred for an ultrasound but my kidneys were fine, So what i did was to first think about what if my habits were the one that was causing it, because i came to a point where if a touch anything I feel like I have to wash my hands, even though i was getting tired i would force myself to do it cause i was scared that I would get sick, it got worse to a point where if i even smell something bad i would spit or urinate because I thought that it was a way to cleanse myself,
Thankfully, I snapped out of it, and forced myself to be reasonable and dont let the urge control me, i still have some situations in where my brain would act up again but thankfully I can control it,
I know it's not an OCD but even having that experience was really frustrating i can't imagine how hard life would be for people who have OCD.
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//Kayl3igh//
I don't think I have OCD I just think I'm a really paranoid person. I have to check my backpack 2-3 times before I go to school and then I have to check a couple more times to see if I have the keys as well as everything I need for school. After I lock the door I turn the knob 4-5 times to make sure that it's actually locked. After I leave I always get scared and think what if my room catches on fire and the house burns down because I forgot to move something. When I go to check the mail I open it 2 more times after checking it even if I see that there's no mail in the mailbox. When I'm home alone and my sister asks me to leave the door unlocked I sit in the living room just in case there is a possibility that someone might try to break in. At night when I'm scared that someone might've broken in I turn on the lights even though that's not gonna stop someone from harming me. I always fear that someone is gonna break in and murder me in my sleep. That's my biggest fear. Also I don't think there's anything wrong with me it's just that the world is such a scary place that I'm so paranoid about anything bad happening.
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I don't think I have OCD I just think I'm a really paranoid person. I have to check my backpack 2-3 times before I go to school and then I have to check a couple more times to see if I have the keys as well as everything I need for school. After I lock the door I turn the knob 4-5 times to make sure that it's actually locked. After I leave I always get scared and think what if my room catches on fire and the house burns down because I forgot to move something. When I go to check the mail I open it 2 more times after checking it even if I see that there's no mail in the mailbox. When I'm home alone and my sister asks me to leave the door unlocked I sit in the living room just in case there is a possibility that someone might try to break in. At night when I'm scared that someone might've broken in I turn on the lights even though that's not gonna stop someone from harming me. I always fear that someone is gonna break in and murder me in my sleep. That's my biggest fear. Also I don't think there's anything wrong with me it's just that the world is such a scary place that I'm so paranoid about anything bad happening.
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EnnOrEmi
Im not really sure if I have OCD or not, and Ive never really thought much about it or knew of it until my friend mentioned it. After she told me, I started researching many sources and Ive found its too much like my behavior.
For example: When Im in the shower and about to wash, Id always look back at the bathroom door, get out of the shower, and repetitively lock and re-lock it to make sure. The slightest touches would always make me go back and forth hand washing.
Ive always re-did things Ive done for no reason that I know of other than the need to just do it. I keep on having this silly little dread, rechecking everything as if to see if Ive done it accordingly.
Its frustrating, exhausting and time-consuming, but I feel the need to do it else something happens. Its always the reason why people have to tolerate my slowness. People get impatient with me and how childish and wasteful they think it is for me to do so and such.
So to say, I might have this disorder. Im not sure. Maybe I should check again. I need to make sure.
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Im not really sure if I have OCD or not, and Ive never really thought much about it or knew of it until my friend mentioned it. After she told me, I started researching many sources and Ive found its too much like my behavior.
For example: When Im in the shower and about to wash, Id always look back at the bathroom door, get out of the shower, and repetitively lock and re-lock it to make sure. The slightest touches would always make me go back and forth hand washing.
Ive always re-did things Ive done for no reason that I know of other than the need to just do it. I keep on having this silly little dread, rechecking everything as if to see if Ive done it accordingly.
Its frustrating, exhausting and time-consuming, but I feel the need to do it else something happens. Its always the reason why people have to tolerate my slowness. People get impatient with me and how childish and wasteful they think it is for me to do so and such.
So to say, I might have this disorder. Im not sure. Maybe I should check again. I need to make sure.
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education
The problem with people just claiming they have OCD when all they do is line up the tins in the cupboard or put their books in order is that when you have to explain to someone that you have the condition, sometimes you aren't taken seriously. Because people just think you're talking about being fussy. I think one of the major differences is for instance someone claiming they have OCD may have to have their books in alphabetical order because otherwise it bothers them. And it might even annoy them if they're out of order to the point that they have to put it right. Whereas an OCD sufferer will have to put their books in order to prevent a family member from dying. It is a terrible feeling when you're trying to save someone's life with ritualistic behaviour. And the thoughts can take over your life.
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The problem with people just claiming they have OCD when all they do is line up the tins in the cupboard or put their books in order is that when you have to explain to someone that you have the condition, sometimes you aren't taken seriously. Because people just think you're talking about being fussy. I think one of the major differences is for instance someone claiming they have OCD may have to have their books in alphabetical order because otherwise it bothers them. And it might even annoy them if they're out of order to the point that they have to put it right. Whereas an OCD sufferer will have to put their books in order to prevent a family member from dying. It is a terrible feeling when you're trying to save someone's life with ritualistic behaviour. And the thoughts can take over your life.
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Smaran
I have OCD and it's a huge struggle. I've had it ever since I was 12, and I would get intrusive thoughts that would make me feel really uncomfortable. It would interfere with my daily life. Over the years, I would develop compulsions at night where I would have to do certain things a certain number of times and I would constantly check if the faucets are fully off or if the closet is fully closed. This would disrupt my sleep. It irks me sometimes when people try to minimize OCD by saying random stuff like Oh, I'm so OCD or think that OCD is basically about being neat and organized. People even make fun of people with OCD in movies and with OCD games, and sometimes I would wonder Since when did the pain I've been going through for years become a joke?
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I have OCD and it's a huge struggle. I've had it ever since I was 12, and I would get intrusive thoughts that would make me feel really uncomfortable. It would interfere with my daily life. Over the years, I would develop compulsions at night where I would have to do certain things a certain number of times and I would constantly check if the faucets are fully off or if the closet is fully closed. This would disrupt my sleep. It irks me sometimes when people try to minimize OCD by saying random stuff like Oh, I'm so OCD or think that OCD is basically about being neat and organized. People even make fun of people with OCD in movies and with OCD games, and sometimes I would wonder Since when did the pain I've been going through for years become a joke?
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Tallahassee
My weirdest OCD behavior is squeezing both my hands to make sure they're both strong or else I feel like I have a brain tumor I don't understand myself and I know it's irrational but?
Also pinching myself on both sides of my face to make sure I'm not numb? A lot of stuff involving health and it's drivin me mad legit I feel like I'm chasing everyone away because I've been worrying nonstop abt stuff like this recently n no one believes me when I say I have OCD bc I'm a disorganized hoarder. even tho the hoarding is PART of my OCD behaviors zkakjsx
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My weirdest OCD behavior is squeezing both my hands to make sure they're both strong or else I feel like I have a brain tumor I don't understand myself and I know it's irrational but?
Also pinching myself on both sides of my face to make sure I'm not numb? A lot of stuff involving health and it's drivin me mad legit I feel like I'm chasing everyone away because I've been worrying nonstop abt stuff like this recently n no one believes me when I say I have OCD bc I'm a disorganized hoarder. even tho the hoarding is PART of my OCD behaviors zkakjsx
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thank
I hate how I tell people I have OCD and their like oh I bet your room is so tidy and your writing must be so neat
Like no my room is the messiest thing you'll ever see and my writing so bad that even professionals can't read it.
Why? Because I dont have time to clean my room cause I spent all my time touching every pen I had 3 times each. My writing is bad cause I have to go over all my work.
People dont realize that there re types of ocd
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I hate how I tell people I have OCD and their like oh I bet your room is so tidy and your writing must be so neat
Like no my room is the messiest thing you'll ever see and my writing so bad that even professionals can't read it.
Why? Because I dont have time to clean my room cause I spent all my time touching every pen I had 3 times each. My writing is bad cause I have to go over all my work.
People dont realize that there re types of ocd
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Raviteja
Being suffering from OCD is Worst thing which would happen in your life.
In My Life it is Caused due to Depression by which all the People around me made Fun of me even I failed to Understand what happend to me. I'm really surprised why I'm doing it over & over and I'm struggling very hard to get over it but can't since 7years and if I say this to anyone they were making fun and lecturing me on normal behavior rather giving me Support
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Being suffering from OCD is Worst thing which would happen in your life.
In My Life it is Caused due to Depression by which all the People around me made Fun of me even I failed to Understand what happend to me. I'm really surprised why I'm doing it over & over and I'm struggling very hard to get over it but can't since 7years and if I say this to anyone they were making fun and lecturing me on normal behavior rather giving me Support
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sean
I have this thing where I have to tap my flower vase 108 times and the lights have to be off and it has to be at 11: 42pm. I also have other compulsions that are hard to explain, but they are very complicated and it has to happen 3 or 9 times. But I am fine with being in an unorganized space. Can someone please tell me if I should seek help to see if this is ocd? does it sound like ocd? I will appreciate any replies.
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I have this thing where I have to tap my flower vase 108 times and the lights have to be off and it has to be at 11: 42pm. I also have other compulsions that are hard to explain, but they are very complicated and it has to happen 3 or 9 times. But I am fine with being in an unorganized space. Can someone please tell me if I should seek help to see if this is ocd? does it sound like ocd? I will appreciate any replies.
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sean
I have this thing where I have to tap my flower vase 108 times and the lights have to be off and it has to be at 11: 42pm. I also have other compulsions that are hard to explain, but they are very complicated and it has to happen 3 or 9 times. But I am fine with being in an unorganized space. Can someone please tell me if I should seek help to see if this is ocd? does it sound like ocd? I will appreciate any replies.
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I have this thing where I have to tap my flower vase 108 times and the lights have to be off and it has to be at 11: 42pm. I also have other compulsions that are hard to explain, but they are very complicated and it has to happen 3 or 9 times. But I am fine with being in an unorganized space. Can someone please tell me if I should seek help to see if this is ocd? does it sound like ocd? I will appreciate any replies.
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