# Obsessive-Compulsive **URL:** https://forum.sharedquill.org/c/obsessive-compulsive/10.md [Latest](https://forum.sharedquill.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sharedquill.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.sharedquill.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Obsessive-Compulsive category](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/about-the-obsessive-compulsive-category/20)
**Author:** [@sharedquill-admin](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/sharedquill-admin)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Obsessive thoughts without the compulsions that used to calm me](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/obsessive-thoughts-without-the-compulsions-that-used-to-calm-me/54163)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Burton](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Kelly_Burton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/obsessive-thoughts-without-the-compulsions-that-used-to-calm-me/54163 "2026-10-23T09:00:12Z")
My thoughts get stuck on repeat, but the compulsions that used to calm me down aren’t there anymore. I know the rituals weren’t healthy, yet they gave me a temporary sense of control. Now the fear just sits there, unreso… --- ## [Ocd like thoughts are taking over my daily routine](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/ocd-like-thoughts-are-taking-over-my-daily-routine/54013)
**Author:** [@Terri\_Evans](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Terri_Evans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/ocd-like-thoughts-are-taking-over-my-daily-routine/54013 "2026-10-23T08:33:05Z")
The OCD-like thoughts are starting to run my whole day. I’ll get stuck on whether I locked the door, turned something off, or made a mistake, then repeat the checking until I’m already late. Even when I know it probably … --- ## [When ocd thoughts dont come with obvious compulsions](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-ocd-thoughts-dont-come-with-obvious-compulsions/54148)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Morton](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Susan_Morton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-ocd-thoughts-dont-come-with-obvious-compulsions/54148 "2026-10-23T08:03:05Z")
I’ve been confused by OCD thoughts that don’t seem to come with any obvious compulsions. There’s no repeated handwashing or checking that I can point to. Instead, I get stuck reviewing conversations, searching for certai… --- ## [Could my ocd have a biological cause](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-my-ocd-have-a-biological-cause/54145)
**Author:** [@Wendy\_Carroll](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Wendy_Carroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-my-ocd-have-a-biological-cause/54145 "2026-10-23T06:01:36Z")
I’ve been wondering whether my OCD could have a biological cause, or if I’m overthinking that too. I know stress can make the thoughts and compulsions worse, but sometimes it feels like something is going on in my brain … --- ## [I keep checking my partners feelings even when nothing seems wrong](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/i-keep-checking-my-partners-feelings-even-when-nothing-seems-wrong/54149)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Alexander](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Kelly_Alexander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/i-keep-checking-my-partners-feelings-even-when-nothing-seems-wrong/54149 "2026-10-23T05:32:38Z")
I keep checking my partner’s feelings even when everything seems fine. I’ll ask if they’re upset, if I did something wrong, or if they still feel the same about me. Sometimes I already know nothing is wrong, but the doub… --- ## [Trying to understand why my ocd needs certainty](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-understand-why-my-ocd-needs-certainty/54141)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Terrell](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Jessica_Terrell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-understand-why-my-ocd-needs-certainty/54141 "2026-10-23T05:01:10Z")
I’ve been trying to understand why my OCD keeps demanding certainty before it lets me move on. It’s not just wanting reassurance about one specific thing. My mind acts like there’s some perfect answer I can find if I che… --- ## [Could this be ocd or something similar](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-this-be-ocd-or-something-similar/53946)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Smith](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Michelle_Smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-this-be-ocd-or-something-similar/53946 "2026-10-23T02:31:21Z")
I’m trying to figure out whether what I’m dealing with is OCD or something similar. I get stuck on certain thoughts and then feel like I need to check, analyze, or mentally review things until they feel “right.” It isn’t… --- ## [My brain keeps turning ordinary choices into emergencies](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-brain-keeps-turning-ordinary-choices-into-emergencies/53770)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Carroll](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Amanda_Carroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-brain-keeps-turning-ordinary-choices-into-emergencies/53770 "2026-10-23T01:02:44Z")
My brain keeps turning ordinary choices into emergencies. Picking a shirt can turn into wondering whether I chose the “right” one, and then I’m stuck checking the decision over and over. I once stood in the kitchen for n… --- ## [Looking into newer ocd treatments after therapy stalled](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/looking-into-newer-ocd-treatments-after-therapy-stalled/54130)
**Author:** [@Denise\_Mitchell](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Denise_Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/looking-into-newer-ocd-treatments-after-therapy-stalled/54130 "2026-10-23T00:32:06Z")
Therapy has stalled for me, so I’ve started looking into newer OCD treatments instead of just pushing through the same routine. I’m reading about options like medication changes, TMS, and newer forms of ERP, but it’s har… --- ## [Trying to understand my need for control and routines](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-understand-my-need-for-control-and-routines/53888)
**Author:** [@Alyssa\_Michael](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Alyssa_Michael)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-understand-my-need-for-control-and-routines/53888 "2026-10-23T00:02:54Z")
I’ve been trying to understand why I get so tense when plans change or things aren’t done the way I expected. Routines make me feel settled, but sometimes I cling to them long after they’re actually useful. Then I end up… --- ## [Checking everything is making it hard to relax](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/checking-everything-is-making-it-hard-to-relax/54093)
**Author:** [@Gabrielle\_Morales](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Gabrielle_Morales)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/checking-everything-is-making-it-hard-to-relax/54093 "2026-10-22T23:32:20Z")
Checking has started taking over my evenings. I’ll lock the door, then go back to check it again. The stove, windows, taps, even things that don’t really make sense. I know the checking doesn’t actually make me feel safe… --- ## [Checking if reassurance is making my ocd worse](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/checking-if-reassurance-is-making-my-ocd-worse/53948)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Howe](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Matthew_Howe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/checking-if-reassurance-is-making-my-ocd-worse/53948 "2026-10-22T23:03:13Z")
I’ve been noticing that reassurance seems to calm my OCD for a few minutes, but then the doubt comes back even stronger. I’ll ask someone if I locked the door or if a thought means something bad, feel relieved, and then … --- ## [My ocd latches onto small doubts and turns them into rituals](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-ocd-latches-onto-small-doubts-and-turns-them-into-rituals/54120)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Smith](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Jacob_Smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-ocd-latches-onto-small-doubts-and-turns-them-into-rituals/54120 "2026-10-22T22:33:10Z")
My OCD tends to grab onto tiny doubts that probably wouldn’t bother me on their own. Something like, “Did I lock the door properly?” or “What if I misunderstood that message?” Then my brain keeps poking at it until I fee… --- ## [Trying to explain what ocd actually feels like](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-explain-what-ocd-actually-feels-like/54119)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Powers](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Patrick_Powers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-explain-what-ocd-actually-feels-like/54119 "2026-10-22T21:31:45Z")
I’ve been trying to explain OCD to people, and the hardest part is that it usually isn’t just being neat or wanting things done a certain way. For me, it feels like my brain throws out a frightening possibility, then ref… --- ## [Trying to tell if my intrusive thoughts are actually ocd](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-tell-if-my-intrusive-thoughts-are-actually-ocd/54111)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Bradley](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Jason_Bradley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-tell-if-my-intrusive-thoughts-are-actually-ocd/54111 "2026-10-22T20:02:16Z")
I’ve been trying to figure out whether my intrusive thoughts might be OCD or just regular anxiety. The thoughts can be really disturbing and don’t feel like something I actually want, which is part of why they scare me. … --- ## [When i overthink every little change in my relationship](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-i-overthink-every-little-change-in-my-relationship/53975)
**Author:** [@Caitlin\_Scott](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Caitlin_Scott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-i-overthink-every-little-change-in-my-relationship/53975 "2026-10-22T19:32:51Z")
Small changes can send my thoughts running If my partner texts a little differently or seems quieter than usual, I start looking for a reason. Then I replay conversations, check their tone, and wonder if I did something… --- ## [My strangest ocd fear is that ordinary objects are somehow contaminated](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-strangest-ocd-fear-is-that-ordinary-objects-are-somehow-contaminated/54034)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Cameron](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Robert_Cameron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-strangest-ocd-fear-is-that-ordinary-objects-are-somehow-contaminated/54034 "2026-10-22T18:03:21Z")
My strangest OCD fear is that ordinary objects are somehow contaminated, even when they look completely clean. Door handles, unopened packages, a pen someone handed me. I once avoided using a mug for several days because… --- ## [Scared of what my violent ocd thoughts mean about me](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/scared-of-what-my-violent-ocd-thoughts-mean-about-me/53777)
**Author:** [@Megan\_Ewing](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Megan_Ewing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/scared-of-what-my-violent-ocd-thoughts-mean-about-me/53777 "2026-10-22T17:01:36Z")
The violent OCD thoughts scare me because they feel so completely against who I am. I’ll get a horrible image or sudden thought about hurting someone, then panic and start checking my reactions to see if I secretly wante… --- ## [Intrusive thoughts without compulsions are still exhausting](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/intrusive-thoughts-without-compulsions-are-still-exhausting/54099)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Cruz](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Aaron_Cruz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/intrusive-thoughts-without-compulsions-are-still-exhausting/54099 "2026-10-22T17:01:04Z")
Intrusive thoughts without compulsions are still exhausting I used to think intrusive thoughts only counted as a serious problem if someone was doing rituals or checking things over and over. That made me second guess m… --- ## [Trying to figure out which ocd therapy actually helps me](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-figure-out-which-ocd-therapy-actually-helps-me/54101)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Miles](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Michael_Miles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/trying-to-figure-out-which-ocd-therapy-actually-helps-me/54101 "2026-10-22T16:31:40Z")
I’ve been trying to figure out which OCD therapy actually helps me, and honestly it’s been harder to tell than I expected. Some sessions leave me feeling like I understand the pattern better, but then the same thoughts a… --- ## [When mania turns small urges into compulsive habits](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-mania-turns-small-urges-into-compulsive-habits/54080)
**Author:** [@Kenneth\_Baker](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Kenneth_Baker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-mania-turns-small-urges-into-compulsive-habits/54080 "2026-10-22T11:01:56Z")
When mania turns small urges into compulsive habits, it can start off looking almost harmless. I’ll get fixated on checking one thing, buying one item, sending one message, or reorganizing something that didn’t really ne… --- ## [Wondering if therapy alone can help with my ocd](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/wondering-if-therapy-alone-can-help-with-my-ocd/54040)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Barrett](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Christopher_Barrett)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/wondering-if-therapy-alone-can-help-with-my-ocd/54040 "2026-10-22T09:31:53Z")
I’m wondering if therapy alone can actually help with OCD, or if medication is usually needed too. My main issue is getting stuck in checking loops, especially before leaving the house. I tried ERP for a while, and there… --- ## [My obsessions and compulsions keep changing](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-obsessions-and-compulsions-keep-changing/54064)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Cortez](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Jacob_Cortez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/my-obsessions-and-compulsions-keep-changing/54064 "2026-10-22T08:01:55Z")
My obsessions and compulsions keep changing, which makes OCD feel especially confusing. Just when I think I understand the pattern, a different fear takes over. Sometimes it’s checking, sometimes reassurance seeking, and… --- ## [Sleeping too much is starting to control my whole day](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/sleeping-too-much-is-starting-to-control-my-whole-day/53681)
**Author:** [@Patricia\_Horton](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Patricia_Horton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/sleeping-too-much-is-starting-to-control-my-whole-day/53681 "2026-10-22T03:31:27Z")
Sleeping too much is starting to control my whole day. I’ll lie down thinking I’m just taking a short nap, then wake up hours later feeling foggy and guilty. Sometimes I sleep through alarms, plans, and things I actually… --- ## [When being organized starts causing problems](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-being-organized-starts-causing-problems/54047)
**Author:** [@William\_Maxwell](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/William_Maxwell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-being-organized-starts-causing-problems/54047 "2026-10-22T02:31:31Z")
I used to think being organized was always a good thing. Lately I’ve noticed it can turn into a problem when I spend more time arranging, checking, and correcting things than actually getting them done. I’ve put off simp… --- ## [Could my need to recheck everything be ocd](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-my-need-to-recheck-everything-be-ocd/54045)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Atkinson](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Shannon_Atkinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/could-my-need-to-recheck-everything-be-ocd/54045 "2026-10-22T02:01:24Z")
I keep going back to check things that I already know I checked, like whether the door is locked, the stove is off, or a message actually sent. I’ll check once, walk away, then get this nagging feeling that I somehow mis… --- ## [When ocd makes ordinary thoughts feel suspicious](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-ocd-makes-ordinary-thoughts-feel-suspicious/53789)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Ford](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Diane_Ford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/when-ocd-makes-ordinary-thoughts-feel-suspicious/53789 "2026-10-22T00:32:22Z")
Sometimes OCD makes ordinary thoughts feel suspicious, like they must be hiding some deeper meaning. A random image, a passing worry, or even a harmless reaction can suddenly feel like evidence that something is wrong wi… --- ## [Living with chronic compulsions that never really let up](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/living-with-chronic-compulsions-that-never-really-let-up/54022)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Sweeney](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Karen_Sweeney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/living-with-chronic-compulsions-that-never-really-let-up/54022 "2026-10-21T20:01:01Z")
The hardest part of chronic compulsions is that they don’t always feel dramatic from the outside. Sometimes it’s just checking something one more time, then again, even when I already know it’s fine. I can lose a surpris… --- ## [Why does my brain turn every small decision into a crisis](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/why-does-my-brain-turn-every-small-decision-into-a-crisis/54021)
**Author:** [@Miranda\_Sanchez](https://forum.sharedquill.org/u/Miranda_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.sharedquill.org/t/why-does-my-brain-turn-every-small-decision-into-a-crisis/54021 "2026-10-21T19:02:11Z")
Why does my brain turn every small decision into a crisis? I can spend an hour deciding whether to send a text, buy something inexpensive, or choose what to eat. It starts as a normal decision, then suddenly I’m imagini… [Next page](https://forum.sharedquill.org/c/obsessive-compulsive/10.md?page=1)