I cannot handle a bed that is messy i have to get every crease out of it. it would annoy me any mess but it starts in the morning with the bed and continues all day. tidying up is my obsessive compulsion.
A form of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
No, but it is possible to develop a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder that involves that sort of thing.
It is a mental disorder.
It sounds as though you may be suffering from a mild form of obsessive/compulsive disorder (OCD). If it is causing you problems, or you just want to do something about it, speak with a doctor -- preferably a psychiatrist. He or she will be able to suggest possible treatment. Read more about obsessive/compulsive disorder at the link below.
That is the correct spelling of "you have to clean."The psychological compulsion to clean can be a form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). When applied to inordinate personal hygiene, it may be called ablutomania.
A compulsive disorder is a kind of a mental disorder which drives you to perform completely unnecessary and ridiculous to most of the people actions (compulsions) but still essential to those who suffer form the compulsive disorder.
Superstitious people are said to just simply have a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder upon which the person has to perform certain tasks to lay their mind at rest of the superstitions they have.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder. It is noted by obsessions (persistent thoughts that produce fear, and general anxiety), and compulsions (repetitive behavior that is done by the individual in order to temporarily relieve obsessions). OCD is a fairly common disorder, especially in the US, and depending on the severity, can be treated with therapy, medication, or in very extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy. It can be diagnosed using the DSM description, and rated using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale.
"Counting" is a mild form of OCD. It is treatable. Contact your local mental health association for a referral to a specialist who treats Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
It can. When the compulsory actions are not performed, someone who suffers form OCD gets really anxious and anxiety often leads to aggression and outbursts.
People who eat eyelashes, eyebrows, or hair on their head and then eat it have a form of obsessive compulsive disorder know as trichotillomania. There are no physical benefits, but rather emotional ones as a way to deal with stress, anxiety or even boredom. It can lead to bowel problems if continued at a high rate.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a rigid adherence to rules and order, perfectionism, and a strong need for control over one's environment. People with this disorder may have difficulty relaxing and often have trouble delegating tasks to others. Treatment may involve therapy to help address these rigid thought patterns and behaviors.