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Ohk i have a serious question.
And sorry its going to be kinda of long but i would really appreciate if you guys took the time to read this.
i Just watched True life the one about obessive Compulsive disorder. Well alot of the Things those People were doing kinda reminded myself of me. Like not what they would do like count and retouch things because it didnt feel right but heres some things i do.
Thourgh Out the day i make sure all the doors are locked all of them- i dont know why it just bothers me
-Before i go to bed i make sure the doors are locked and the closet on the first floor. When i go in my bedroom i check my closet and make sure my window is locked. Like two days ago i had to make sure my door was locked because i heard something out in the kitchen.
Im afraid of someone coming into my house and taking me. I watch alot of law and order and Csi.
But i dont think that would have any thing to do with it.
-im terrified of needles. When i go to get blood drawn or shots. I start to cry.
-When i see needles on the tv i have to cover my eyes or look the other way. My mom is diabetic and she has to use insulin with the needles i looking at her while she does it.
When i was little i had this dream of me and my friend getting kidnapped by a doctor and he shoved needles in us and i died.
-i Cant throw-up if i do by getting sick or something i won't eat nothing for like the next three days.
-At school with my lockers ill lock them and then check 5-6 times to make sure theres no way anyone can open the locker - I have had my purse stolen from me and my locker broke into before like 3 years ago.
-At work I have to sign off the register everytime i walk away form it. I constantly walk to make sure im off.
I dont really know if this could be ocd. or its just being a strange person. Im 17/f
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This isn't OCD. For every 'symptom' you wrote down, you also wrote an example.
Even if you didn't watch a lot of shows about crime, it would be logical to assume that it's fairly normal to be worried about your home being broken into. Especially considering that you have had your purse stolen in the past - that also explains your locker habit.
No one enjoys vomit. Many people will feel upset for awhile after being sick if it's not something they are used to.
And many, many people have a problem with needles. That's completely normal. Especially if you grew up with needles being associated with your mother's illness.
Basically, breathe. Relax. You're okay, you're normal, and it's okay to feel anxiety or worry. It's all part of being human.
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Thanks Its not really normal for crime where i live which is Maine my parents tell me to stop freaking out about the doors. My mom hasnt done needles her whole life. Just about a year.
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