Do I have a problem? If I do what sort of problem is this?

[Anonymous]

I obcess over things. if I get in my head i have to do something or get something i go to great leanth to get it or do it. I make it my life mission to do that thing. After one obssation is over I am onto the next one. Once I was trying to loose some waight by dieting it got to a point where it turned into food disorder. when it was over couple of years later it was something else. It goes on and on. Is this OCD or something else. What do you guys think?

[Miyumi]

In my opinion ( sorry if this post is offending anyone ) you have a problem if the following applies to you:

-You can't live a normal life without worrying about your obsession.
-Your obsession is affecting your health.
-Your obsession affects people around you and dear to you.
-You think about your obsession 24/7.
-The obsession affects your school/work/financial situation etc.

But that's just my thought, I'm not a doctor or something. I think you can decide if you should consult someone about this or not. Advice is: talk to the people close to you, family/friends that you trust and see what they have to say. I can't decide if you have a problem or not.

I really wish you good luck! I do hope you stay healthy through it all.

Miyumi