Does affinity to spell words after a mental trauma need medical attention?
Patient: Since my mother s health declined and recently passed away I have started spelling all the time. Random. Words from conversation, thoughts, tv, whatever. Should I be worried? I have an appt set up for later in the week for other health concerns and wonder if this is something I should address. Doctor: Hello You have not mentioned the details of the symptoms you are facing but from the summary it appears that after your mother passed you developed the symptoms. You have started spelling random words from conversion, thoughts etc. I would like to know if you don't spell words then do you feel distressed or anxiety?Some times in obsessions individuals tend to have idea or thought and he can't control the thought. These thoughts produce stress and in order to relieve from stress of thoughts individuals are compelled to do some activities like counting, spelling words etc. Such symptoms can be the part of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In severe anxiety following your mothers death you have developed such symptoms.Consult a Psychiatrist for detailed treatment.Thanks