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I do certain things to feel satisfied like wash my hands or count. i've read about ocd but what if i'm just pretending to have the symptoms??
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OCD: I commend you for being open. Let Wise Person within you reflect for the Reasons •To feel satisfied like washing my or count and repeating •Need to pretend symptoms-to have attention from parents, siblings, friends •Need to make someone feel guilty Ask yourself about •Stresses in life •Feelings of worry fear, hurt, resentment •Your coping skills •Need to see Psychiatrist for Therapy, Medication
Answered 4/15/2016
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