I lost it on Easter Sunday. I really did and I am now convinced my mind is not thinking right. I had an arguement with my sister over something and my Mother and Sister got over it, unfortunatly I was finding I was upset so much to the point that I could not seem to get over it. Even though my sis and mom was fine, I felt hurt and so upset over what had happened that I could not get over it. It was to the point where I could not calm down and I missed much of Easter Dinner with my family because I felt so upset over things and I was obcessing about it. It was to the point where I was trying to stop and I do not know how or why this happened, but I was in tears. Now something with my thinking is out of wack. Could this sound like OCD? If so is behavior thearapy any good?

Cris,

Many of us have Obsessive and/or Compulsive tendencies and behaviors. When they interfer with us leading a happy productive life that's when it's a problem. If this is something that's really bothering you it may be a good idea to see a therapist.

Cris, while this is a symptom of OCD, this doesnt mean you do or do not have it. There are some clusters of disorders that are common with ADD. I implore you to go talk to someone about this, and not just a medical doctor. OCD is a private hell and should not be taken lightly.

Cris -- I agree with Crissy....especially about the part about there being clusters of disorders in commmon with ADD, including OCD traits....a psychiatrist would be able to diagnose you....also, there is a lot of dialog about this subject on the OCD thread here......

Thanks everyone. It sure is a personal hell. I feel like I am stuck in this world and am trapped and cannot get out. After the argument, i could not let it go and I really felt like I wanted to let it go but for some reason I could not. I have already talked to someone who happened to diagnose me with A.D.D and she said the same too. Its not that I am OCD, its that I exibit these behaviors I need to control. I am going to talk to her this weekend over dinner. Hopefully this will help and I can get a grip on things. The funny thing is, at work I am calm. But at home or away from work I am off my rocker.

Crisgo,

I agree with both Tara and Crissy. Please seek a professional concerning this. It may answer a lot of unanswered questions you have. Please let us know and the best to you

Sherry

Well, I thought about it. Why do I need to see a shrink who is going to tell me stuff I already know? I am fine, this was just one episode. I am aware of where I stand. Right now I got care payments and other bills. The last thing I need is some shrink ripping me off and telling me stuff I already know. Quite frankly I would like to work this all out, but for crying out loud i am not loaded with money to even afford a shrink. I want to deal with this as much as i can. Call me an alcoholic, mental case or whatever you want. I could give a rats behind.

Cris nobody was calling you anything negative. Some of the people giving you suggestions are in therapy themselves (myself included). Nobody is telling you spend money you don't have. Some of us are lucky enough to have insurance to cover the cost on therapy. Cris we can give you all the suggestion in the world but it's your choice.

Ok, thanks, I am not acusing anyone of name calling. I am just frustrated at being labeled. I talked with someone who diagnosed me with A.D.D, she asked if she thought if I needed a shrink or medications. I said no because I know what I have and it is not so much getting in the way of too much. I find a shrink to be not as personable then say talking with my friends.

As for the argument with my Sister, at times we have never quite seen eye to eye. There have been some unresolved issues between me and her and it was getting to me. My OCD behavior when I leave my apartment has a correlation to a past event. I used to room with some guys in my first year of college. We had a party and some people burglerized us. So when I moved out and lived in an apartment on my own, I was constantly trying to make sure the door is locked. So now when it comes time for me to go to work, I am finding myself unlocking my car only to run back and check to see if my apartment is locked.

As for my stress level, I had just two breakdowns at work. The stress of videotaping so much and then coming back to eidit it, really is often hard for me at times, but I am getting a little better. I have not had someone bail me out in editing things that are my responsibility. I have gotten really quick about my work. For weeks the stress level has been low and one of the guys I work saw it