you speak very well for a 13 year old. Studies have shown that very intelligent people are more prone to OCD. I have it and I was quite bright as a child. Get help now from a therapist or psychiatrist. You sound like you have a lot to offern the world. I would bet your brain is fine. I waited a long time to get treatment and that was a shame please don't do the same.

Have you considered a med for OCD ?

I would personally stop worrying about hitting your head again wether it be a small bump, or a full blown concussion.

Theres things in life we have no control over. This is one of them for the most part. We should certainly be proactiv and extra careful, but should not worry about it constantly. If we all were to worry about it wed be sitting inside a bubble with full protective gear on.

Relax and try to enjoy stuff without a constant fear. Bumps and bruises will happen, but most will amount to nothing.

I have not consider meds for OCD in the past. Genetics suggest otherwise, but most believed my fears were a routine case of anxiety. Considering my father's OCD and depression, and my mother's severe anxiety, it's quite certain that I'd have some sort of inherent mental problem. My paroxysm of OCD symptoms should be treated sooner rather than later. However, my family seems to write everything off as nothing but either hypochondria or standard anxiety. I will talk to them about what you have said, but I'm a bit concerned they'll be lethargic and let it go. However, I still have the same outlook on my new situation. The mind is precious, and not something we can just squander because of our haphazard tendencies. I will seek treatment as soon as possible.

MB292,

You are too smart for your own good. You are not at risk of the things you worry about. You are making mountains out of mole hills.

In my experience of living in the world of over-achieving teens, those who did not get control of anxiety issues and OCD like behaviors developed serious psychiatric issues in later life. The brain simply gets burned out and starts misbehaving.

Your family history may have more to do with intelligence that you inherited than an mental illness tendencies. Learning to know when to be concerned about a bit of information and when to let go of that thought will be very important.

I hope you can find a therapist who understands these issues. Meds at you age can be difficult. In my opinion, only a pediatric psychiatrist should be prescribing psycho-active meds to somebody your age.

My best to you.

Yes, I could see how your parents might not be too helpful. You do need an adult advocate. Could you talk to your family doctor or a trusted teacher at school?