OCD? Advice?
Hey! Okay, so im relatively new to this site. Basically, my friend asked me if i have ever been tested for OCD, which i never really considered before. I mean, I've always associated it with tidyness, and im not a tidy person so i never gave it much thought until she mentioned it to me and i looked more into it. I have certain things that I need to do every single day or i will be very anxious and uncomfortable. So I'll just list them. -get up, make coffee, pace around my house for an hour at minimum -I cannot leave my house without a necklace. I need to grab at it periodically throughout my day. It stressed me out a lot on the very few occasions that I forgot one -this part is a bit embarrassing, but I also have issues with skin picking. I can pick at my skin and scratch at it for hours. I try really hard to stop but I still do it daily. I want to know if I should maybe see a counsler and get tested? Ive done most of this throughout my whole life. As a side note: I have been diagnosed with ADHD and chronic depression. So maybe these explain my behaviors?
It never hurts to talk to someone about stuff like that. You might want to mention it to your doctor.
Sorry to hear you're having such a rough time with all this. If compulsive behaviour is causing you a lot of distress, it's worth investigating with a professional. If possible, find someone who has experience treating OCD. Your GP should be able to refer you to someone appropriate. If you're comfortable sharing, let us know how it goes. We're here to support you :)
In terms of resources, has anyone found a technique or techniques that helps them ward off compulsive thoughts?