Does this sound like obsessive compulsive disorder?!

Does this sound like obsessive compulsive disorder?

When I leave home I always check to make sure everything is turned off and that the door is locked, but the problem is I do these things several times, sometimes as many as three or four times. When I am the last one to leave work, I do the same thing. In my mind I know that I've already checked everything, but I feel compelled to go back and do it again. I was told by a friend not to worry about it, that I am just being cautious, but sometimes I worry that it will progress and get worse. What do you think? Does anyone else do this?

That does sound like you are doing too much and worrying over too many everyday tasks. My friend just started washing her hands a lot - almost every time she gets up from what she was previously doing. We are pretty sure that she is getting obsessive compulsive. What you are doing sounds like it too. I'm no expert, but you need to stand up and conquer yourself. It is all about self-discipline. Think of it this way: you are an intelligent human being, capable of doing many amazing things, so why let yourself become obsessed with something, especially when you don't really like it when it happens? Why not mentally force yourself to stop, firmly but calmly? You can do it, everyone can do it too, we all can control ourselves, we just have to find inner peace and inner confidence and power.