“Ocd or something else ”
Why do i have become so obsessed with
having a girlfriend or wife? I am 22 years
old male. When i was 8, i had my 1st crush.Everybody do have crush at some age but
i think i have become obsessed with those
thoughts. since then i have become alot
obsessive about having a girlfriend. I use
to create imaginary scenario in my mind
and had emotions according to those
scenarios. I never had any girlfriend and i
never approached anyone.I have no crush
now.My day to day life is stick to think
about how things would happen, when will
happen, what if something bad happen. I
have intrusive thoughts about my family
and myself and future wife and i have
arithmomania from the young age of 10.
I use to count stairs, letters in the book,
ceiling tiles and patterns. Even now i make
pattern on curtains hanging next to my bed.
having a girlfriend or wife? I am 22 years
old male. When i was 8, i had my 1st crush.Everybody do have crush at some age but
i think i have become obsessed with those
thoughts. since then i have become alot
obsessive about having a girlfriend. I use
to create imaginary scenario in my mind
and had emotions according to those
scenarios. I never had any girlfriend and i
never approached anyone.I have no crush
now.My day to day life is stick to think
about how things would happen, when will
happen, what if something bad happen. I
have intrusive thoughts about my family
and myself and future wife and i have
arithmomania from the young age of 10.
I use to count stairs, letters in the book,
ceiling tiles and patterns. Even now i make
pattern on curtains hanging next to my bed.
Male | 22 years old
Medications: No
Conditions: No
2 Answers
Hello young man,
It is quite normal for a person to want to have a mate at your age, but if you feel the thoughts are overcoming your life, you may need to find a therapist to help guide you to the right specialty area for your concerns. Although your symptoms are a lot like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder symptoms, other disorders can have the same symptoms such as PTSD, Schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders. I hope this helps!
-Dr. L Gailor
It is quite normal for a person to want to have a mate at your age, but if you feel the thoughts are overcoming your life, you may need to find a therapist to help guide you to the right specialty area for your concerns. Although your symptoms are a lot like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder symptoms, other disorders can have the same symptoms such as PTSD, Schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders. I hope this helps!
-Dr. L Gailor
Hello--
I see you stated you do not have any professionally diagnosed conditions, however you stated from a young child you have experienced Arithmomania?
From my experience, this whole description you have provised us can range from anxiety to CPTSD, to depression, to a disorder.
My opinion is you should seek out a Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist first. Let them decide what is what. Your racing and intrusive thoughts could be ADHD, they could be insomnia, they could be anything. Comorbid even. I think for you to find some ground to plant into, you must seek out professional help whether an online therapist or in person, it's time.
Stay well. You control your actions, mind and mental health. Be your own advocate.
I see you stated you do not have any professionally diagnosed conditions, however you stated from a young child you have experienced Arithmomania?
From my experience, this whole description you have provised us can range from anxiety to CPTSD, to depression, to a disorder.
My opinion is you should seek out a Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist first. Let them decide what is what. Your racing and intrusive thoughts could be ADHD, they could be insomnia, they could be anything. Comorbid even. I think for you to find some ground to plant into, you must seek out professional help whether an online therapist or in person, it's time.
Stay well. You control your actions, mind and mental health. Be your own advocate.
