How do I know if I have OCD?

This list by ai gives a good summary of my symptoms. Does it resemble OCD or is it something else? 1. Compulsions (OCD-specific behaviors): • Feeling the need to flex or contract muscles an even number of times, equally on both sides of your body. • Needing to reverse actions (for example, if you roll your eyes or trace a line with your finger, you feel compelled to do it again in the exact opposite way). 2. Intrusive Thoughts (OCD-specific ruminations): • Daydreaming about people you care about getting hurt (e.g., school shooting, injury, or kidnapping). • Sometimes feeling like you might want something bad to happen to someone you find attractive—possibly because of a desire to help or save them, though it’s confusing. • These thoughts can sometimes provide a twisted sense of relief while remaining distressing and confusing. 3. Sexual Orientation OCD: • Experiencing confusion or doubt about your sexual orientation. 4. Contamination Thoughts: • Feeling like things are contaminated, especially after touching something gross. 5. Sensory Compulsions: • Feeling the need to smell your hand after touching areas like your ear or hair. 6. ADHD-like Symptoms / Additional Observations: • Fidgeting or moving your legs when standing or sitting.

elliss2

Date posted: 7w ago

Maybe you should consult a professional.

shirleyCstar

Date posted: 7w ago

I agree with elliss2. You should consult a professional. Try not to diagnose yourself. Chances are that you do have OCD, but being seen by a psychologist and psychiatrist is the best thing for you to get better. I hope this helped.

Tireddd

Date posted: 7w ago

I have personally consulted several psychologists but i think they are not very specialized in OCD and one of them even told me that they did not know what pure OCD was. They told me that no, it was not possible for me to have it, in that case, what do i do? I still think i could have it. Especially since i live in another country that is quite behind on the issue of mental health It's very difficult because we don't have money, I think the solution would be to have an online specialist, but i just always find myself with my parents saying that there is no money. Super hopeless, i feel a little angry at them because if you are not going to protect me well in my childhood, try to make a little more effort to help me fix it in the future, no? Especially when i'm not old enough to work and do much about it

shirleyCstar

Date posted: 7w ago

I’m so sorry you feel misunderstood and unseen. If you truly believe you have OCD, you should continue seeking help in order to find the right psychologist and psychiatrist. You could also hear them out and see what their response is to what they think you’re dealing with. You could find a therapist through NOCD and I’m sure they’d be grateful you reached out to them for help, even if it isn’t OCD. You could search for doctors and therapists who specialize in OCD as well. You aren’t alone though, I’m going through something similar where I feel like I have Bipolar or borderline disorder, but I’m being told it’s not that. It’ll be okay though, I promise. Just hang in there and keep seeking help. I’m sorry if this didn’t help. 🤍🤍🤍

Tireddd

Date posted: 7w ago

Thank you for your good wishes 🩷 wish you the best

shirleyCstar

Date posted: 7w ago

@Tireddd Ofc! And you too. 🤍

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 3d ago

Experiencing intrusive thoughts about harm, contamination, or orientation, along with feeling compelled to perform specific actions like muscle flexing or reversing movements, can be incredibly unsettling. These patterns, where unwanted thoughts lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts to find relief, are often characteristic of OCD though I can't diagnosis you without doing a longer assessment. Understanding these symptoms is a positive step. If you’re struggling and need more assistance, remember that help is available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at NOCD to find out how we can support you. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/does-ocd-get-worse-in-the-winter-an-expert-weighs-in https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/ocd-thought-patterns/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/intrusive-thoughts-vs-impulsive-thoughts-whats-the-difference

lydiasue

Date posted: 18w ago

Food OCD

Hey guys! So I struggle with OCD, especially harm, relationship and moral stuff and I am somewhat recovered now. However, my current girlfriend has started showing signs of OCD but it’s abou5 something I don’t know much about so I wanted to see if anyone on here had thoughts about it. She is constantly thinking about food (when to eat it, what is healthy, what is too much, what is too little) and controls the thoughts by giving in and controlling her entire day around food. She don’t really know the feeling of being full. She never starved herself and always eats, but then she feels extremely guilty afterwards. Her thoughts do have to do a lot with her body image and not gaining weight but also not losing any either. Does this sound like ocd or an eating disorder?

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 12w ago

Help, Meta OCD/POCD?

I’ve been feeling the urge to avoid intimacy or purposefully engage (for reassurance that I won’t give into a compulsion) because of intrusive thoughts and fear that I’ll “check/test” my reactions. My OCD is making me so scared that I’ll purposefully think of a child and try to see if I like it. It’s so complicated but I guess I’m mentally checking if I would mentally check during intimacy. I’ve even envisioned myself checking and it’s making me so nauseous. I know it’s a compulsion like any other but the sound of “touching yourself to the thought of a child” sounds atrocious and vile. I’m terrified I’ll automatically start checking next time I am being intimate. I truly feel so worried. If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d appreciate hearing your experience. Or if anyone has any advice?

lalalalal166373

Date posted: 9w ago

what if it’s not ocd

so i was on instagram and it came up with other signs of ocd then someone commented this doesn’t mean you have ocd now im stressed that its not ocd background - i had so-ocd for a few years then got treatment for it but am now on the waiting list for further treatment for other stuff but i dont have another theme which makes me feel like its not ocd my day to day life consists of touching the door handle every time you go past it or someone will die, and inability to send emails without re reading loads of times and getting other people to check because im scared i wrote something bad but the what if it’s not ocd thought is triggering me now and i don’t know what do

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