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Position:Home>Philosophy> I double check things over and over again is that compulsive or do I just not trQuestion: I double check things over and over again is that compulsive or do I just not trust myself!? I check the oven before I leave over and over again!. When I leave my apartment I check the door after locking it to make sure it's locked then I check it again then I will get into my car then get out and check the door AGAIN if I don't I get anxious!. I'll lock my car 3 or 4 times before I am satisfied!. I do this sort of thing with EVERYTHING!. Do I do this because I am compulsive or do I do it because I don't trust myself!? I'm driving myself crazy!Www@QuestionHome@Com
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: You probably do it because you don't trust yourself!. If you were compulsive you literally wouldn't be ABLE to not do it or not doing it would cause emotional distress!. Maybe you should test out not doing it and see how you feel!. If you want to stop doing it, you should do everything you normally without ever checking more than once!. Then when you come back home and no one has broken in even though you only checked once that it was locked, maybe you'll notice that excessive checking doens't make a difference!. Over time hopefully you can see that there's no need and stop doing it!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com (laugh!) --> don't be offended by my laughter!. As, I am one such person too!. Let me tell you about how I do it!. And you will identify with me !. :~) Even if I have focused on the things I do and is sure they are fine, I will re-do it, the reason is not that I want to ensure the thing is done well, but, rather, it is a (compulsive) habit!. It wastes time and effort!. (really!.!.you know too :->) Example: I will lift up the kettle jug and set it down again even though it's well-placed on my 1st attempt!. Perhaps it's because I do not believe that I am that (smooth), and not good self-esteem, perhaps!.!. :~) Good news is: I find myself not so habit-compulsive with time!. With everytime, I tell myself that it is already well-done, and to stop doing and being x-tra!. Gradually, let's hope this method will help you solve, as well!. Www@QuestionHome@Com Did you ever leave your oven on before this happened or started!? or did you ever leave your door open before this!? this might contribute to your problem!. also is something stressful which cannot be controlled by you happening to you right now!? this might push you to this path as well, speak to your GP about this, also you will get mentally tired because of this if you leave this problem unchecked!. Good Luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com Sounds like you have an anxiety problem!. Contact your doctor!. Lots of people have anxiety problems in this day in age!. You can get medication that can clear that right up!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com Sounds like an anxiety as you don't trust your own judgment!. Www@QuestionHome@Com !.!.!.safety first is a good habit in LIFE!.!.!. !.!.!.to bad other people wouldn't do what you do!.!.!. !.!.!.it would make the world a safer place!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |