is comparing two different things for long time is a symptom of ocd?!


Question: Is comparing two different things for long time is a symptom of ocd?
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It could be, but it could also be perfectly normal or something else (like being a devoted cricket fan!).

For example, if you are trying to decide between two mobile phones with different features, and they cost a lot of money, it is perfectly reasonable to compare them for a while.

If, on the other hand, you are trying to make two objects "even" on a shelf, and you just don't feel right until they're perfect, it could be a sign of OCD.

Also, if you are comparing things for a long time because you can't tell if they're alike, it could be a visual processing problem of some kind.

If the comparisons are causing you a lot of stress, and they take a lot of time and interfere with doing other things in your life, I encourage you to mention your concerns to a medical doctor.

**Based on your additional info...**
No, that doesn't sound like the forms of OCD I know. It sounds like you are just very enthusiastic or protective about things or people you prefer, and you like it when other people appreciate them as much as you do.

There are forms of OCD that just involve obsessional thinking, without compulsions, but your description doesn't seem to fit that diagnosis.

While it is likely you are perfectly fine, it is also remotely possible that you could have a social anxiety disorder or a similar issue. Some people with social anxiety disorders feel a strong need for approval and are upset by conflict or when they feel that they or their ideas are rejected. However, if you had a social anxiety disorder, it is likely that you would be anxious and/or sensitive to rejection in other situations as well, not just when your preferred thing/personality/institution is disparaged.

I would say again that if you are distressed by this pattern, you should see a psychologist or another mental health professional to learn why you may see things this way, and how you can learn to handle these comparisons without becoming gloomy.




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