Can OCD have varying degrees?
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Sure, all mental illnesses can have varying degrees.  Some of your behaviors could be described as OCD-like, but I think the important questions to consider here are: 1) are your "compulsions" interfering with your daily life (do you spend hours and hours making sure each little thing is just perfect), 2) would you consider any of your habits to be harmful (as in washing one's hands 30 times a day to the point where your skin is irritated), and 3)are the things that you are doing actually compusive, or rather just personal preferences that are no cause for alarm?  It sounds, from your breif description, that your habits are merely habits.  Some people enjoy varying degrees of cleanliness and organization, and you just might be at one end of the spectrum.  Unless your cleaning preferences are really disruptive, it sounds like you're just a person who enjoys a certain order in their life.
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OCD and Panic Disorder are 2 of several Anxiety Disorders. OCD has to do with obsessions and compulsions, and Panic Disorder is getting panic attacks. Bipolar and Major Depressive Disorder are 2 types of Mood Disorders. In Bipolar, the person shifts between depressive and manic episodes. you can't be diagnosed with MDD and Bipolar at the same time. ADHD has to do with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. There are overlapping symptoms in each disorder you mentioned and a psychologist should be able to differentiate between them using various methods. You can have more than one diagnosis, but not all of those at the same time, as I mentioned.\n\nFor some reason people started mentioning schizophrenia, which is none of the disorders in question. Wierd.
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If think it is something normal. It has happened to me when I am under a lot of stress or going through a period of change in my life. I hear a song for days and even in the morning at the moment when I wake up, I wonder if I heard it all night or something. Seems it could be a way of your mind to release tension, although, yes, it can be annoying and tiresome. But I wouldn't worry, OCD's are a different thing, they are a serious disorder.
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Hundreds of times, I think I do it more often than most beople, maybe I have an OCD.\n\nP.S. can anyone that sees this please click my name and answer my question.
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It just sounds like your OCD is getting too in the way of things.  Have you considered a self-help group?  If yu go to my blog I have several websites that might point you in the right direction.
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Actually (this is going to sound stupid) I have both, so I'm compulsive I just keep randomly noticing things that irk my compulsions-- so funny, they seem so contradictory, but alas, no
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I believe that there are varying degrees of all mental disorders. I have OCD and sometimes it gets really bad, almost debilitating. Other times it is ok to deal with. Check out this website for more Tourettes information.
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Oh my goodness!  Listen to all the stick your poor huband is getting from people who don't know him, after you've told us you have OCD.  Some of you people need to get with the picture.\n\nObsessional jealousy is a common manifestation of OCD, the compulsion being to constantly check on the object of the jealousy.  If have OCD then you should seek help as it is extremely unlikely to get better by itself.  I would add that you should try not to beat yourself up about it, it sounds like you have an illness that needs treating.  The good news is that a combination of drugs and counselling is an effective treatment for OCD for many people.\n\nAnother thing... I would say that whether your marriage is 'worth it' or not is beside the point.  Even if it weren't, and I'm sure it is, the jealousy will continue to be problem for you with whichever new partner you might find.
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The average age of onset for OCD varies among men and women. Men may experience childhood onset, between ages 6 and 15, while women typically experience adult onset, between ages 20 and 30. Two-thirds of all adults with OCD had symptoms before age 15, 80% of whom also had symptoms of depression. Given the likelihood of early onset, it is alarming that the average age that a person seeks treatment is 27\n\nAlthough OCD usually develops gradually, psychosocial stressors like changes in living situations, relationship problems, or work problems can cause sudden onset. About 70% of people experience a chronic and lifelong course, with worsening and improving symptoms. About 5% have episodic symptoms with partial or complete remission between episodes.\n\nRegardless of a person’s age at onset, the content of obsessions does not determine prognosis. The factors associated with a good prognosis include the following:\n\nMilder symptoms\nBrief duration of symptoms\nGood functioning before full onset\nSome people have only the obsessions part of OCD and do not behave compulsively. These people may attempt to suppress their disturbing, intrusive, or inappropriate thoughts by thinking healthy thoughts. This may lead to mental exhaustion, distraction, or concentration problems.\n\nComplications common to OCD include anxiety (see also generalized anxiety disorder) with panic symptoms (see panic disorder), depression, and suicidal thoughts. Roughly 80% of people who suffer from OCD experience depression. These people typically have a hard time maintaining relationships, do not marry as often as others, and have occupational and school problems. Though suicidal obsessions are common in OCD, less than 1% of people with OCD kill themselves. In fact, people with OCD rarely become completely incapacitated.\n\nadvertisement\n\n\nOCD is associated with other disorders that often involve excessive attention to the body and distorted perceptions of it. About 13% of people with OCD suffer from eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Slightly more, about 15%, suffer from trichotillomania, which is the irresistible urge to pull out one’s own scalp, facial, or body hair. Between 10% and 15% experience Tourette’s syndrome, which causes involuntary muscle movements and tics, and repetitive uncontrollable speech that is often disruptive and profane. Tics are apparent in some people, especially during childhood, before OCD is diagnosed. Although its prevalence is not known, some people are affected by body dysmorphic disorder, in which they fear a certain body part is abnormal or misshapen, regardless of what others tell them.
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Go see a psycologist. You might have obssesive compulsive disorder.
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The only way to get an accurate diagnosis is to see a doctor or psychiatrist.  No one here (even though they sure try) can diagnose you as they are not medically qualified nor have they examined you and asked the necessary questions.\n\nThe good news is that IF you are diagnosed as OCD, there are treatments available.  Not everyone who checks a few times to see if a door is locked or does the same with the fridge is OCD.  So, please make an appointment and find out for sure.
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I have OCD as well. But not like you. I am just obsessive over being clean, and having things organized. Maybe you should see a doctor. It helps alot. Try reducing it first maybe...like whne you normally run around your bed 7 times...do it 6 and try not to do it again. OCD is very serious and its not just easy to overcome...so go slow, be patient...and good luck.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.\n\nThe phrase "obsessive-compulsive" has worked its way into the wider English lexicon, and is often used in an offhand manner to describe someone who is meticulous or absorbed in a cause (Felix Unger). Such casual references should not be confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder; see clinomorphism. It is also important to distinguish OCD from other types of anxiety, including the routine tension and stress that appear throughout life. A person who shows signs of infatuation or fixation with a subject/object, or displays traits such as perfectionism, is not necessarily suffering from OCD, a specific and well-defined disorder.\n\n\nSee Symptoms and Causes by viewing link below. It's really too long to display.
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I have OCD and I have a hard time leaving my house without checking everything a millon time well at least 3 I also wash my hands constantly and have a hard time in public restrooms I dont like germs and I dont like the feeling that I left someting on ie stove, coffee pot, curling iron,\nor that I might have forgot something so I walk through the house and sometime even turn around when 5 miles away cause I still think something might be on. I even have the kids walk through the house 1 a week with them germ rags so they dont get sick from germs on door handles tolet handles and so on and on if you have any of these problems you might have OCD anyway I am sure there are more but these are just the ones I have or can think of right now
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Yes it can have physical symptoms.  I have OCD as well and I know what you are talking about.  OCD is closely related to Tourettes too and that causes tics.  Also, whatever med ur on (if any) could also cause tremors of the hands and legs.  Check with ur Dr.   :)
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I would go to www.ocfoundation.org to see if they have a recommendation for someone in your area.  If you are not limited to your area, I think the best person out there is Dr Bruce Hyman at www.ocdhope.com, he helped me.\n\nIt is possible to manage OCD.  \nAlso you if you can find a support group in your area through the oc foundation, that would be good too.
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Well technically you can become addicted to anything,  The repeat of the action on a daily, or hourly basis after a while  your mind will want to keep repeating that action.  It's worse for people with OCD, they may not even realize they are doing it.