Do I have OCD?

Hey, my name is Jason, I'm 14 and i just registered.
Recently i have been a bit worried about, well, things i worry about.
In the past year or so my 'obsessivness' has sort of progressed and a few of my friends have started making jokes about my 'hygiene issues' and my worries.

Basically, i dont like to use toilets other than the two in my house. Germs worry me. I worry about dirty water. I hate dirty toilets, showers, baths and sinks. I wash down the shower and the bath before i get in either. I wipe the toilel seat before i sit down and don't like touching it even to lift it.

Also, i get thoughts into my head that i really hate eg. in the summer i'm going to get on an airplane and its going to crash or something ridiculous like that and i feel i HAVE to say 'god for bid' or at least say it in my head and touch something made of wood or my forehead.

I know this must sound really weird but im just a bit worried this might progress into something alot worse.

Do i have OCD? Advice appreciated

Hey,

Yes it sounds like OCD. I am 23 now and when I was your age I never used the toilets in my school because they were 'dirty' in my head. I only liked using the ones at home. Airplanes weren't as common when I was your age but I can assure you that I also have fears that they will crash if I am in them. Due to this fear I have had to cancel a flight to New York and Manchester (I live in Ireland).


Have you talked to your parents or would that be too weird? What about a school counsellor? You could go see him/her about it.


Don't let it overcome you though and don't start assuming OCD traits that aren't already there.


Kevin.

nah i can't talk to my parents about it - they would think im insane. school counseller would only call up my parents and also tell all my teachers etc.

thats the thing - i obsess over obsessing if you get me? bit weird i spose.

thanks for your advice!

You need to have a therapist who is farmiliar with the disorder talk to your parents. Do you really think they will consider you insane? I know it can be hard for a lot of people; I know a few whose parents continue to refuse to believe that anything is wrong them in spite of all the evidence, and that can be extremely difficult to deal with. You need to establish communication with at least someone who understands your plight (I suppose this forum is a good start), even if your parents refuse to believe it.