Symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder/ common compulsives

Symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder/ common compulsions include:


Repeatedly bathing, showering, or washing hands. Refusing to shake hands or touch door knobs. Repeatedly checking things, such ad locks or stoves. Constant counting, mentally or aloud, while performing routine tasks. Constantly arranging things in a certain way. Eating foods in a specific order.

Symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder/ symptoms of obsessions

Some symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder/ symptoms of the obsessions include:
The fear of dirt or contamination by germs. Fear of causing harm to another. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of being embarrassed or behaving in a socially unacceptable manner. Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts. Need for order, symmetry or exactness. Excessive doubt and the need for constant reassurance.

Dealing with Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder

Some days I ask myself why am I like this? Why me? Why do I have to be the one to obsess about things. I have my good days, and then I will have a few bad. My constant worry takes over my life. Wether I am cleaning my house or even writing this, my mind is wandering and filled with worry. To most people they say stop worrying, think about something else. For someone with OCD you can't just turn it off and on. I don't choose to be this way, I just am. I have my days that I feel just mad that I have to be on medication. I hate feeling like I am so dependent on a medication. I know it's for the best and there are some day's I feel better. It is just still sometimes hard for me to accept.