Music OCD: Obsessions with songs and listening routines
Do you feel music is only enjoyable if listened to in a very specific way? You may have songs you have to listen to, or ignore completely because it just doesn’t feel right otherwise. OCD can manifest when we listen, and affect us in a number of different ways. I have many problems when listening […]
OCD when driving
In 1992, a study (1) was conducted with 293 students, none with a diagnosed mental health problem. The following intrusive thoughts were listed, the percentage showing how many of the group had those specific thoughts: Thought % female % male Driving into window 13% 16% Running car off road 64% 56% Hitting people/animals with car […]
Gaming with OCD
Do you have strange rituals when playing games that isn’t necessary for the game itself, but more to allow the mind to relax? This may involve doing things in the right order, and involve ‘checking’ compulsions. The following article is anonymous. The aim is to help people understand how normal certain thoughts are, and to […]
Reading with OCD
Reading with OCD can pose a challenge. It could be the need to go back and read sections again or read in a particular way. Perfectionism may lead to starting over if mistakes are made. The following article is anonymous. The aim is to help people understand how normal certain thoughts are, and to know […]