Is there a name for this? Because it's ruining me.?!


Question: Is there a name for this? Because it's ruining me.?
Ok so my whole life, for as long as I can remember, I've had this secret that affects every aspect of my life. I've never spoken about this to anyone, because I don't know how to explain it, and it's not easy to understand.

I'm almost positive I have some kind of mental disorder, possibly some form of OCD or schizophrenia? I'm not sure how to explain it, but every time certain people make certain noises, I feel like it 'gets on me', and I have to 'wipe it off'. I actually physically feel it on me, and if I don't get it off it will hurt me somehow or make something bad happen.

I'm aware I sound like a psycho, and I can't really explain it. It's only certain noises, and it's different ones from different people that do it. Just everyday speech noises, like if my Mum makes the 'sh' sound or my brother makes the 's' sound. I can't just ignore it, because I actually physically feel it. And it lingers there, until I wipe it off. I know it's not real, but it's hard to believe that when you can physically feel something on you attacking you.

This has been going on for years and years, and I was always too afraid to say anything because I didn't know how to explain myself and I was afraid no-one would understand. It causes me to lash out at people when they make those noises, and it's ruining all my relationships, especially with my family. I even try to avoid people that do it the most, like my mum and brother.

Please help me. If you know anyone who had this, or if you know what it's called, please let me know. I need to know that this can be diagnosed and I'm not just a freak. I can't let it go on any longer.

Answers:

I'm not sure what it is...
But I sort of do the same thing, except its with touches. When someone touches me I feel like their touch is still lingering on me and then I have to wipe it off. And its only when they like poke me or brush up against me or something. It doesn't happen if they like hug me or something. I feel like the touch is heavy though, even after nothing is touching me anymore, I can still feel it there. And sometimes I try to ignore it, just to see if I can, but I always end up wiping it away anyway.
I'm guessing this is some form of OCD... I don't really think it sounds like schizophrenia, but I'm not really one to tell you that. Talk to someone about it f you are really worried, it could be something seriousl



This doesn't really sound like a disorder unless you do this for EVERY noise you hear or almost every noise. I'd call it my mind playing tricks on me. If it's really bothering you, see a therapist. A therapist will be able to change your thinking pattern to a more preferred one.

Best of luck!



it could be a minor degree of paranoia.....why not go to a Physiciatrist it could seriously help! do some re search? hope alll goes well ! xxx



Definitely an OCD. If it negatively affectsa your quality of life, you need some therapy.
Some people have mild cases of OCD (me...) that doesn't really affect their life- counting steps, anagramming words, or counting letters in words are a few of mine. But if it affects you to the point of wanting to avoid normal human contact, you should probably get some help. Humans are not meant to be hermits!




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