Hi, Can OCD tell you, on and on that you are in love with you're EX? Even though it was 5 years ago, I broke up with er, because I didn't like her. I am in a loving relationship, and the exs' name pops up. Is this OCD? I had HOCD, for sure.

What you describe could definitely be an OCD symptom. It is clearly one that is preying on your fears, which appear at this moment to be relationship-based. What is often called ‘HOCD’ is a similar fear, telling you you're gay when you're not.You were probably worried about liking men and never getting that girlfriend or wife you actually are attracted too, in that sense it was a relationship fear as well.

In most people OCD symptoms change. Just because you have beaten one, doesn't mean it won't return in some new form. If you are in a happy relationship right now and had HOCD in the past, it is easy to see why this is your new obsession. Remember though, the actual obsessions are not ultimately important, because as you can see here, your obsessions can change. The way you beat OCD is the same regardless so you shouldn't get too fixated on any one fear.

If you treated your HOCD before employ the same techniques. It is important to resist doing compulsions, as the more you feed the obsessions the stronger they get.

Best of luck,
Dr. Williams

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unwanted thoughts, continuation of playing with labels,hair twisting and pulling,do i have ocd ?

Whether or not you have OCD would depend on the type of unwanted thoughts, and what you do when you have them. If the thoughts are unacceptable and offensive, and you do repetitive rituals (either overt or mental) to cope with the thoughts, then it could well be OCD. Seek an assessment by a qualified OCD therapist.

Pulling hair is a separate disorder called trichotillomania, or compulsive hair pulling. It is thought to be related to OCD because many people have both, but it is not the same disorder, because there are no obsessions. Learn more about it at http://www.brainphysics.com/hair-pulling.php

Best of luck,
Dr. Williams