My OCD doesn't seem to fit the stereotypes. Are there different types of OCD?

There are many different types according to what you struggle with, as well as severities. Categories usually include: Contamination obsessions with washing/cleaning compulsions Harm obsessions with checking compulsions Obsessions without visible compulsions or so-called "pure obsessions" Symmetry obsessions with ordering, arranging and counting compulsions Hoarding There are many types and severities of OCD. It doesn't effect everyone the same way. :)

Yes. There is the typical OCD in which people experience similar things like wanting to check on the locks again and again or wanting to wash hands again and again. Then, there is this atypical OCD in which you experience things different from the stereotypical symptoms. But ultimately, only an expert can guide you on this.

There are five main types of OCD, but of course, there are other types because everyone is different in their own special way. Just because you don't fit into the stereotypes doesn't mean that what you have isn't valid.

Yes, it's different for each person. The stereotype is usually symptoms like hand washing, repeating actions, and touching things, but it can also be more of an internal thing where you have obsessive thoughts. There are a wide range of OCD symptoms.

Yes, there are multiple types of OCD, including intrusive thoughts OCD and repetitive behavior OCD.

Yes, there is. Most people only know very limited types. These are usually obsessions with cleanliness and symmetry. However, there are so many more ways OCD manifests itself.

Yes, there are a lot of different types of OCD's. Your behavior is a big determinant in what type of OCD you might have. From hoarding up to having intrusive thoughts. However, a proper diagnose can and should be made by a licensed therapist.

There are lots of different forms of OCD, disorders affect everyone individually and although some symptoms may be similar to others with OCD it will never affect two people in the same way.

There are many different types of OCD. We look at all these stereotypes that we see on TV so we have this box that we think we shall fit in but in reality OCD really isn't anything like that. I have a rare condition of OCD where I avoid stuff I don't like touching stuff I wear gloves Everywhere I Go. Then there are others that you know we need to make sure everything's clean all the time. So just because you have this OCD and you don't think it fits in a category that you know everybody says it is it really is not we are all different and we all have our own type OCD.

There are different types of OCD, and if you can show signs of more of them. These are LABELS, they are not a definition of who or what you are; they just help doctors and professionals to get an idea fast about what you have. You can have "checking" OCD and be the least tidy person in the world. As with physical illnesses, it depends on the person what symptoms he/she indeed shows. The only one who can tell you indeed have OCD, and which kind of it, and with which symptoms, is a proper doctor or therapist. Self-made prescriptions never work, because either you're wrong or you can't heal by yourself. If all of us want mental illnesses to be takes seriously as physical ones are, we should start with ourselves: self help is good, but is never ever enough, not in a thousand years. You're (mentally) sick? then you're going to ask for a doctor's/professional's opinion and help. No self-medication works, especially with so subtle a monster as OCD.