What is OCD?

I think a lot of people can suffer temporary OCD when under periods of intense stress, which resolves when the stress passes. In such a case, could it be like a "safety" seeking mechanism of the mind?

I agree that many of us have OCD traits in different degrees. For me I think it's a way to have control in my life.

tia, the name OCD is given by people that want to try to make themselves feel better for being so careless.

San, there is no such thing as OCD it’s just a name given to us by slobs and careless people. Right up the road about six months ago, some one backed over their three-year-old. Could not have happened to me, because I check every time.

OCD is not a mental disorder – I repeat NOT. What it is is a derogatory name given by the slobs side of society for people that actually are very careful and do things right the first time. That’s what it is. As a result of my OCD, none of my kids had to visit the emergency room, they both survived to adulthood, and other emergencies that other slobs have I haven’t had to go through because I’m careful - that’s CAREFUL!!!

Seems like everything and everyone is OCD nowadays. Became a new normal. Dysfunctional society built on broken foundations of normality.

tia, i hate when someone uses my housekeeper cart and rearrange it to suit them and leave it that way when im off i have to fix it the same way every time I use it

my Wife has 0CD, 0bsessive Compulsive Diddeling...

As I started senior status, I noticed I had to have things just so. All of my colored pencils must be sorted, my clothes in closet are arranged by color, I prefer certain utensils over others. I think of it as OCD but I haven't been diagnosed.

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it is actually classed as an anxiety disorder.

i don't have a mental health disorder

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I believe that I have OCD, but have never been diagnosed. I check doors, the stove and electrical items more than once before bedtime.

Louie, I agree but it doesn't prevent us from living normal lives. I count stairs every time I go up or down them. I know it's a Scottish name, a tribe within the McIntosh clan as I understand it.

Dallas I think we all have a bit of OCD in us!! My maiden name or family name is Dallas. It comes from the wee town of Dallas in Morayshire, Scotland. There’s a Dallas Castle too although it’s a bit of a ruin now.