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I think i may have mild OCD.?
Every night i go to bed i turn off my light at least 3 times. I usually have to do it 3, 5, or 10 times, and i have to do it with both hands evenly, so i'll turn it on with my left hand and off with my right hand. When i touch something i occasionally have to touch it with both hands multiple times. This does not always happen though. It mostly occurs when i am driving, i'll have to press the up and down volume buttons with both hands. However, these types of events do not happen everyday and do not adversely effect my life.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
There is a such a thing as OCD Personality Disorder. From what I understand, the difference is to be diagnosed with OCD, and not the Personality Disorder, the compulsions need to take up a considerable amount of your time and adversely affect at least one major life domain. In addition, OCD is an anxiety disorder, so there is usually anxiety associated with doing the compulsions or increased anxiety if you do not do the compulsions like turn on and off the lights. I would not worry too much if this does not affect your life in a bad way and if you are not under much distress from it. OCD can occur without the Obsessions or Compulsions, but most cases I have seen, there is a combination of Obsessive thoughts and Compulsive acts.
- 1 decade ago
that sounds like OCD see a doctor or counselor, in the meantime for the love of God please do not drive, what your doing sounds dangerous. Your hands should BOTH remain on the steering wheel.
