Is this ocd?

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Ok, I'm just posting this to get advice on whether or not I should see a therapist or something. Over the past 2 years, after getting married, which means my life Is a little more stressful now because I have to worry about bills, and being an adult this voice comes to me. I KNOW it's me, it's not like schizophrenia. It tells me, (or I guess I tell myself) to do certain acts or my husband will die, family members, loved ones, myself, etc... Sometimes it's not even things that matter like, turn the radio station, touch that wall, etc. I have to make sure everything is turned off before I leave. I will go make sure my straightener is unplugged 5 times! Even thought I KNOW it's unplugged I still have to check again. When mailing someone a card I have to check over and over reopen the envelope and make sure I spelled every thing right, or addressed it to th right person. Every thing always has to be perfect or i have anxiety attacks.When I was younger 8-10 I was terrified of knives because "the voice" would tell me to kill myself. I didn't really even know how to kill myself with a knife at that age really. And I don't believe I'm suicidal or anything. If I'm helping family in the kitchen and I grab a knife "the voice" like tells me to stab someone and I think about what would happen and stuff. I WOULD NEVER kill or hurt anyone so I don't know why I feel this way! Please does anyone else have this problem?

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Honesty -- I think you have extreme anxiety and are over thinking everything. I do think it is a good idea to talk to a therapist and in the mean time I would take some more time to reflect-- go on a walk...just get out of the house and be in nature for an hour or two.

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You should definitely see a therapist and/or psychiatrist. I'm a psychiatric nurse and I can tell you these things you're experiencing aren't normal. Its a huge positive that you're aware of the symptoms and have good insight and Im sure what you have is very treatable. I'm sorry you've been experiencing this, but you should definitely seek out some professional help. Talking to someone and getting treated will make a huge difference in your ability to enjoy life!! Good luck!!

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Yes that is OCD I also suffer from this

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I have diagnosed OCD. You sound like me.

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I'm not a therapist or anything so don't take my word for it but it definitely sounds a lot like OCD. You should probably see someone who specializes in it too because OCD can often be misdiagnosed. Also do A LOT of research. There are so many resources out there that can help if you don't have the money to be seeing someone. Good luck!! ❤❤❤

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I'd love to see how the person who wrote this is doing. I've been experiencing every single one of these feelings after giving birth to my son and I don't understand why, because I'm in the happiest moment of my life and I feel like I'm ruining everything with these obsessions.

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I hope you’re doing better! Just wanted to reach out and say I understand totally and you’re not alone!!

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I have diagnosed OCD and do some of the same things.

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I'm mainly reading this bc I have the exact same shit happen to me I've had it since I was about 7 I know exactly what ur talking about I've been wondering if I have ocd as well

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It does sound like obsessive thoughts with compulsive actions, but from my understanding OCD is when those actions and thoughts are excessive and interfere with your daily life. I think you should see a therapist or psychiatrist and see what might be going on with you.

Is this ocd?

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