[venetiasugar]

can anyone help? i don't want to sound attention-seeking or stupid, but i think i have a mild form of OCD. it's not life-altering or anything, it just really sucks that when i'm watching TV i have to keep re-winding if i don't catch a word, or keep re-reading a paragraph in a book until i have it word perfect, or else i cant move on. i know people with OCD are supposed to have obsessions with cleanliness and stuff, but i lie awake for hours obsessing about things i've done, regrets and stuff. theres not really anyone i can talk to, because my dads a therapist, so my parents are both really cynical about anything to do with me. i'd just love some help, like - do you think i have it, or am i just being an angsty teen? and, if anyone else does have it, are there any tips to help cope?
thankyous, venetia x

[MissyChrissy]

As a therapist it would seem that your father would know first hand how important it is for you to have someone unbiased to talk to about such things. If you can't bring it up with him (getting a therapist of your own) then what about talking to a counselor at school?

[purelegance]

i do it pretty much all day. if you're worried about it, i would see a therapist. i've never been to a therapist or been officially diagnosed. tbh - i never really questioned it. DH teases me sometimes for it, but i just assume he's the one who's crazy . GL

[VinniesMommy]

My husband has OCD... it's very mild, but it does control his life... If you are concerned, go speak with some one... I know it can be very agrivating

[TNGirl]

My daughter does the tv thing like you. My son does the reading thing like you. I have OCD myself & I never thought my kisd have it. I just figure they were detail oriented. You may have it if you obsess over other things as well. Talk to someone face to face.

[QueenAngie]

Talk to your guidance counselor at school.

There is treatment available either in therapy or medications that will help relieve some of your anxiety.