It's not every day. But some days I worry about everything. Today, I have checked and rechecked about 10 times an email I sent with an attachment. I always check I've locked the door about 7/8 times before I leave. I check taps are turned off, the hobs are turned off, fridge closed etc every time I'm leaving the house. If anyone walks into the kitchen after my checks, I have to do them again. I signed for my child's prescription earlier, I ticked the wrong exemption box, now I'm googling fines and whether I'll get a letter. Logically I know this won't happen as he's a child, but I can't get it out of my mind.
I'm nearly 45 so obviously I'm heading towards the unknown territory of perimenopause. I've always been a 'checker' but I feel it is getting worse. Even if I lock a window, I have to triple check it.
Is this a sign of anxiety or is it more of an ocd? My son is currently under Camhs for intrusive thoughts, with possible autism. It's got me thinking about whether I would be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, the way I am.