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Constantly counting things like when people speak/ when walking. what could this be?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

OCD?: You could be manifesting obsessive compulsive disorder. You note that there is also a component of anxiety. That would also be consistent with ocd. A referral to a mental health professional would probably be helpful.

Answered 5/17/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Counting: Your habit of counting may be obsessive compulsive behavior. Seek help from your doctor.

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Compulsive Counting: Compulsively counting things, events, words, etc. Is a form of the anxiety illness called obsessive compulsive disorder. If these symptoms take up over 30min per day, feels excessive and is interfering in your life, then you may have this illness. It is treatable. Treatments include: cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, and transcranial magnetic stimulation...Talk to your doctor & seek help!

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