Don't think I'm crazy...

[tortgirl123]

Ok so this is way off TFO topic but I just need to know if I should go to the doctor?? I have OCD and I've had it almost all my life. Tonight I really scared myself. I was setting the table for dinner tonight ( my grandma is staying over for dinner so I had to place another chair at the table ) it was very tight with all the chairs scrunched up. I looked at it and automatically started over thinking things. I thought the plates would be to close together. I told my mom we should move to the dining room but she was dead set on sitting in the kitchen. It was seriously bugging me, and I don't know why. It makes me mad that I didn't get to have it my way and unorganized. I argued with my mother for ten minutes, I told her with my OCD it makes me constantly think about it and feel wired inside ( I don't know how to describe it. ) just little things like that tic me off and then I get mad because I can't control my OCD. My family has severe anxiety, it's inevitable that I will have it. Is this early signs of it? Should I go to the doctor about this? I don't really want to tell my mom cause she might think I belong in the Lunny bin! Jk! I just don't know what to do and why this upsets me so much. Any tips or past experiences? Thanks for letting me vent!

 

[T33's Torts]

I have anxiety, but as I've gotten older its easier to control. When things like that happen, just calm yourself down. Breath.

 

[mike taylor]

I have it to . I went to the doctor and they gave me meds when I was fifteen or so . I don't like a bunch of people around me so I don't go to places where there is going to be big groups of people . If I do I have to have my meds . I have toys and bikes and dumb stuff from when I was a kid I can't let go of . I don't know why but the meds help . I can't think of the name of it but I'll look and get back to you .

 

[T33's Torts]

Like Mike, I can't trash stuff. Its hard. Once I do, I get this horrible feeling that I'm missing something. I never took meds though.

 

[mike taylor]

It's called citalopram 40 mg once a day take all the anxiety away! Ha ha

 

[lisa127]

That's weird. I have General Anxiety Disorder and mild OCD symptoms. But I'm the opposite. I throw everything away....even when I shouldn't. I'm the opposite of a hoarder. If things are cluttered/messy, I feel out of control.

Unfortunately, I seem to get worse with age. But I'm 45 with two kids in college, a not so great marriage, and an aging mother. So circumstances may be making things worse as well.

 

[Ashes]

I'm like you, Lisa.

 

[Yvonne G]

Best thing for you to do, tortgirl123, is walk away from it. Go into a different room, or even your bedroom, and take deep breaths until you can calm down.

 

[christinaland128]

If you can't resolve issues by simple mind control and breathing, I'm a big fan of herbal remedies. I found this website and I have several family members that have tried various supplements here. They've worked very well. http://m.nativeremedies.com/?gclid=COuOyOHM-r0CFeZDMgodI2gAhg

 

[mike taylor]

Don't get the wrong idea . I'm not a hoarder . I just take care of my stuff . The bikes and toys are my get away . I don't have all of the ones I had just the ones that have the most meaning . I have a train set my grandfather got me . That my son now plays with and my race bike and some free style bikes I made . I put a lot of my emotionsin my bikes . It way my out . I still like to go ride with my boys . My oldest ways really good on a bike . Now he is into dirt bikes . He works nights and some times goes to the track and ridea . Then goes home takes a shower then drives to work and sleeps in his truck . Crazy kid .

 

[T33's Torts]

If I have an actual problem, I wouldn't be able to tell. HAHA

 

[tortgirl123]

Thanks so much! I talked to my mother and she really helped!mall of your recommendations helped too! My mom told me if this kind of thing happens again I should go to the doctor. Thanks for your help!