OCD

[loulizlee]

I was diagnosed with OCD several years ago and am interested to see how much of the population it affects.  I'vess seen it mentioned several times on this forum.  I have watched programs on TV that deal with the topic, and I have read a lot about it.  I know it affects different people in different ways and to all levels of intensity.  My OCD primarily deals with checking things over and over again, counting, touching, and certain invasive thoughts that tend to invade my brain.  I was given several prescriptions to try when I was diagnosed and finally found one that helps to some degree.  I still have the condition but not nearly as bad.  I though I might try and start a new discussion on this topic and wondered if there are more of us who want to talk about it.

[cttek]

I have a nephew that has been diagnosted with ADHD and OCD.  It is hard for him.  He is 11.  Right now he is just taking meds for ADHD.

[slawson123]

My husband has worked with a guy that had OCD. He had to do everything in threes. Some of the other workers would get mad at him for it but it is one of those things you just have to deal with. I have OCD to a degree, never seen a doctor for it. But there are somethings that I have to have just so or it drives me nuts and I get really mad about it.
Good luck with it. Let me know if you find anything that helps you out.

[inkfire]

I have a mild form of OCD which encompasses things like organization and some bad habits like picking off the skin around my fingernails. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but it's not so bad, I guess.

[ShadeTree]

I've only somewhat recently discovered that I've got OCD. I used to think that I was just a 'neat freak', but turns out that my brain has it's set ways of how things are 'supposed to be' and what have you. Being in a continuous whirlwind of chaos is very challenging from day to day. It can definitely be a major pain in my *bleep*, but it has also helped me in some ways. I guess it all depends on the person, the level of intensity, and in which ways it affects you. I lost a job, due (about 50%) to OCD and the other 50% was my boss was a full on a-hole and for logical reason had an extreme dislike for me. It also makes it difficult to have relationships, meaning that my 'picky-ness' about things not only can be taken the wrong way, but can cause immense frustration & irritation for all parties involved. And to add to these frustrations, I've got ADHD. So, essentially, my brain and I don't generally get along. ):

[loulizlee]

I read somewhere that some employers like employees with a certain amount of OCD, especially if the person works in an office or somewhere neatness and attention to detail is required.  One of my symptoms is excessive checking - doors, stoves, etc. - and counting and touching things certain numbers of times, which is extremely frustrating and time-consuming.

[bravesgrl]

I have OCD! LOL