Hi
I have been dealing with health anxiety for the last 18 months or so,since the death of my father. Addressing this problem has helped me recognise that I have had problems with anxiety for at least five years.
But I wonder if a couple of behaviours fall within the OCD spectrum. Firstly, I keep conducting these little 'tests' like "if the next song on the radio mentions death or sickness then that is a sign from God/whoever that I have the disease I fear". I did this a few days ago and the announcer started talking about "killer tracks" straight away. You can probably imagine my reaction. Is this OCD behaviour and if so, any pointers on managing it?
Next, and I am a bit embarrassed about this but, when I am driving home most days, I feel an urge to wind down my window and shout words at oncoming cars who have their windows down. Not profanity, but what I would call nonsense words. Just shouting at people makes me feel better and less anxious. Can anyone tell me what is up with that?
Thanks!