I’ve been experiencing this for quite sometime. I’ll tell myself that if I don't (or do) complete some random task, something bad (or good), not in my control, will happen.

For example, let’s just say I’m laying in bed, super tired, about to sleep. Suddenly, I see the closet door is open. I know I’m too tired to get up and close it. Therefore, I tell myself, if I don’t close the door, something bad will happen to a loved one. Then, I feel compelled to get up and close the door for no reason, just because I gave myself the irrational consequence. If I don't get up, I will feel guilty that if something bad does happen, it's my fault.

The opposite scenario happens as well. For example, I could tell myself that if I close the closet door, I will get the grade I want on an exam. If I don't get up, I will feel regret in the sense that if only I would've gotten up and closed the door, I would've gotten an A.

These type of scenarios happen to me so many times a day. I don’t know if this is OCD? How do I stop getting these thoughts? It’s both mentally and physically exhausting, even though I know they're irrational.

Help is appreciated, thank you!