Could it be OCD?

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Hello,

For a while now I get really really vivid day dreams often where something awful has happened and in my head I've created a whole storyline.

For example if my fiancé goes for a drive or is home late I get really intense daydreams of something horrible happening to the point where it feels so real that I physically cry.

Maybe I'm just being silly but I'm wondering if it could be a form of OCD?

I also have trouble concentrating recently, where I try to listen to something important that I really want to listen to but then again in my mind I'm thinking of some awful event, for example today I couldn't concentrate because in my head I was thinking "what if last night I had severe allergic reaction and I wasn't able to come in today" even though I'm already in the room? But because Im thinking of that I'm not listening at all.

Hope that all makes sense, maybe it's just anxiety I just feel a bit weird at the moment.

It sounds like intrusive thoughts from anxiety. Have you been to see your GP? They might be able to refer you for some therapy like CBT.

What if thought I get a lot with OCD, but have no idea regarding what you’ve said. I sometimes imagine things when I’m anxious, horrible things I am scared of happening & I imagine the outcome being ok, for me it’s something I’m really scared of & I think the imagining a scenario where it works out ok is a way of making me feel safer & more in control

What was happening in your life when these thoughts began?

No that's not OCD. That's anxiety.

It definitely sounds like you're going through a tough time with these intrusive thoughts and vivid daydreams. What you’re describing—having intense, distressing thoughts that feel real and make it hard to focus could be a sign of anxiety or OCD, but only a professional can give a proper diagnosis. Intrusive thoughts, especially ones that center around worst-case scenarios, are something that many people with OCD or anxiety experience, and they can feel overwhelming.
You’re not being silly at all for wondering about it or for feeling concerned. It’s great that you’re noticing these patterns, and reaching out is a good step. Talking to a doctor or therapist could help you get more clarity and learn ways to manage these thoughts. You deserve to feel more in control of your mind and to be able to focus on the things that matter to you without these thoughts getting in the way. Don’t hesitate to seek support it could really make a difference.

That could be OCD, mh professional here, I would speak to your gp about a referral for an assessment. Even if it's not it sounds like you could do with some help to manage these thoughts.