Thread: OCD and me
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Old 09-24-2004, 04:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I started to say that I didn't know what OCD stood for, but then realized it's obsessive/compulsive Disorder. Duh. :slap:

And that realization brings me to a question I've been having. Since I was in the 5th grade I have had this sort of obsessive/compulsive thing with scratching. I'm embarrased to talk about it, but I do it constantly and even more so when I'm stressed or upset. It's really more than just scratching. I'm scarring my face and arms from this repeditive mutilation type thing I do. I hate it, but can't make myself not do it. Could this be considered OCD? I've kinda just thought of it kinda in the same way as when people have habits biting their fingernails until there's barely a nail left. Any thoughts?

I am super glad that your back on meds and they are working. I guess I'm just curious about all this.
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