“Do I have OCD? ”
I can’t stop having the urge to scratch and touch my scalp and when I do it’s sore after. I mostly do it unconsciously like if I’m watching a movie I catch myself doing it or if I’m driving but I also do it consciously.
Female | 17 years old
Complaint duration: +2 years
Medications: Yes
Conditions: None
3 Answers
PsychiatristPsychologist
See this link...
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and
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and
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Hi,
What you describe is a compulsion. Obsessive-Compulsive diagnosis includes a more complex set of behaviors. Do you want to stop doing this particular thing? If so, you can try many ‘tricks’ to stop yourself such as wearing a hat, busying your hands with other activities like knitting, twiddling, playing with a distracting fidget toy, doodling - if you succeed. If not, make an appointment with a reputable hypnotherapist (American Society of Clinical Hypnosis) for a couple of appointments on Zoom.
Hope this helped.
Peace,
Dr. Marian Shapiro
What you describe is a compulsion. Obsessive-Compulsive diagnosis includes a more complex set of behaviors. Do you want to stop doing this particular thing? If so, you can try many ‘tricks’ to stop yourself such as wearing a hat, busying your hands with other activities like knitting, twiddling, playing with a distracting fidget toy, doodling - if you succeed. If not, make an appointment with a reputable hypnotherapist (American Society of Clinical Hypnosis) for a couple of appointments on Zoom.
Hope this helped.
Peace,
Dr. Marian Shapiro
Yes, it could very well be the case of OCD. Nonetheless, you should see your doctor to be evaluated in this regard.
