OCDs — Page 2

#1Elphie - those are definitely OCD symptoms. I have had similar rituals and I've been diagnosed. I'm no doctor, though, so you might want to see a psychiatrist... especially if it bothers you. PM me if you have any questions.

Adoannie--I got off of all my meds this summer. It sure wasn't easy, but I'm very happy that I did it. I was on about 4 different things for my different disorders. When I flew out to cali to see hairspray w/out any adult with me (just my 13 year old cousin and I) I made it w/out my anxiety meds. That was what made me decide to tell my family and doc. that I have weened myself off of them--i do not advise anyone to go off meds w/out a doctors permission though. My facial tics from the tourettes get bad sometime, mostly when stress builds up, but I've learned to deal w/ it. Having an anxiety disorder and trying to maintain a normal teenage social life is one difficult task! But atleast I'm med free!! Good luck to you!

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Adoannie- I sympathize hun. I've been on Lexapro, geodon, adderal, prozac, zoloft, klonzapin, trazadone, risperdal, xananx...need I continue?

But 1 of my many diagnosos is OCD (I was actually hospitalized for it) ::Embaressed::

Just to name a few things

1. I cannot use a chair if it has been used by anybody in the room at the same time as me, as like (1 person is leaving for class- I will not sit in that chair- I need one that was empty when I walk in)
2. my food can't touch! Ewww!! (not really OCD but...)
3. If I'm going into an empty room alone, I always have to twist the doorknob twice first
4. I do a LOT of couting...my numbers that I often use are 3 and 18.
5.When I walk into my apartment the first thing I do before putting anything down is lock both locks and the chain thingy
6. Doing things to make equal such as if I 2 sets of napkins on the taple, I count each stack to make sure they have an equal amount.
7.My room must be tidy and clean at all times. My mom was visiting me this past weekend and she said, I need to sew this, you don't know where your little sewing kit is? I happen to pull it out right where I knew it was!
8. In my wallet my bills always have to be in order of amount...20,s then 10's, 5, 1's...etc.
9. Before I go to bed, I always tape record myself saying something like "Goodnight...it's 1:00am on 2/1/05 and I'm going to sleep. I love you all. (I don't know why I do that, I guess I'm afraid I'll die falling asleep. And I still have my baby blanket from when I was born...:::Embaresssed:::
10. I always always always have a drugstore in my purse. I am sooo afraid of getting sick when I am out or whatever...it's nuts. I was at the airport and they stopped me and asked to look at my stuff and obviously I said yea, and they looked at the pills and I was like "Sir! Wait- excuse I can tell you everything thats in there! Wait! Please sir!" He came back like 10 minutes later and he said all was fine and kinda rolled his eyes. When I got to my destination I threw them all out cause I had some kinda feeling that he put some acid on them or something... oh- Acid!! Thats the other thing. I was hearing people talk about how acid could be on anything from a handrail, to a desk, or a doorknob and since then...I've been frightented but I think it would be going past the limit to wear gloves all the time although I'd like to. And when I meet someone knew and they want to shake my hand, I get really hesitant and sometimes I refuse...I feel really bad bad- whatever.

So- those are 10 of many many more...

I appologize this post is going to be too long for some people and they are gonna yell at me. If ya don't like me or if ya think it's too long- SKIP IT!

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Updated On: 2/1/05 at 12:16 AM

Raggy... I'm no picture of mental health, but you're a couple of tacos shy of a combination plate.

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I have OCD big time! I can't even list all of the things I do, but it's mostly perfectionist things, rather than weird quirky things. For one little example, I will go over and over a letter if my pen's ink isn't smooth, even if someone is calling me urgently. I just can't make myslef go to other things if something isn't just right. I usually stress myself out by taking so much time to make everything perfect. In an arguement, I have to make sure my point or reasoning is totally understood by each and every person, until they're are all sick of me .

It can get pretty compulsive, but most of the time I just don't feel understood or appreciated unless someone says it. So not only is it a physical hinderance, but an emotional one too. I've had like 3 little psychology sessions once, which just helped me to realize that God is in control, and He wants MY best, not THE best

Wow, everyone's making fun of their little habits, and here I am warning everyone and making it sound kinda of scary, but I've learned to use my obsessive compulsive disorder for the better; hence, ADAM.

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Yay! ...it's nice to know there are other people out there with the same feelings! But, yeah, and I always have to bring it up to the person and ask him/her if I'm doing okay with something, 'cause if they don't tell me vocally, I'll never know!

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Curtain up!!! Thank you sooo much! I was sooo hungry! That looks so good. I'll just close my eyes while the peppers are taken off and the onions are taken off and each part of the taco is separated...hehe....j/k. It looks good as it. Can I ask where you got it? It was delicious. *no kissing tonight for me- Onion breath*...not that I've ever kissed anyone before or went on a date but thats for another day...lol. OO- in one of my sociology classes we were studying: homosexual, gay, bi, asexual and herterosexual. My claim to fame is asexual. I've never ever had the urge, or even the want to have sex. I do find many guys attractive (caugh-JT-caugh) but never have had any interest in any things like that. I know some of it's my anxiety, I don't even like to hug people or sit near me on a couch or something...

anyway- again...off to do work since sleep isn't in my daily schedule but actually, in 8 minutes I get a bathroom break. I broke my schedule and ate that delicious meal but thats ok...I needed it bad. Thanks soo much!

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*cry*....see?!? do you see?? no one understands me!

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Relax, Raggy! Deep breath. In. And out. Good girl. Now don't be so easily offended!

Aww Adam.. there are tons of people out there that feel the same..

As For Raggy well she/he jsut has diaharrea of the mouth/fingers. she needs to learn to simplify, then she would have no problems.

Yes Raggy I'm mean, and you can call me names if you want to.. I'm thicker skinned than some people here. **adjusts Bitch crown and saunters off**

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I don't know the details of Raggy's past posts, but from that I can quickly assume you are one of those people who just throw insults around because you like to get on people's nerves, and enjoy having a B!tch reputation for some reason.
Edit: this was meant for Cam's post, and if I might add, her post, not her... she is an ADAMITE so I still loves her

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Updated On: 2/1/05 at 02:53 AM

Well, you're right. You don't know the details of Raggy's past posts, so it seems a bit pre-mature (and immature) to assume the worst of camerangel before you know either of their histories, isn't it? cam actually has a very good reputation around here and is respected by many.

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