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re: Any OCD sufferers here?
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:35 pm to baybeefeetz
Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:35 pm to baybeefeetz
Minor case. Check locks repeatedly at night for about 5 minutes. When I go on vacation family knows to get out the house into the car while I repeatedly and systematically unplug anything that doesn't need to be plugged in, turn off water to toilets, turn off all lights and repeatedly check the stove and small appliances like iron and hairdryer. that takes about 15-20 minutes.
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Posted on 9/15/17 at 10:55 pm to baybeefeetz
I have a lot of ritualistic things that, lucky for me, can be perceived as normal to the outside world. The problem for me is that I strategize all of these little things in my head constantly leading up to them, and it must be done in order and perfectly per the strategy. This leads to a lot of walking in circles while getting myself more worked up from not completing the task or only half doing it and upsetting my laid out plan. Things like getting ready for work in the morning can be exhausting and time consuming in themselves, not to mention yardwork and simple cleaning becoming painstaking all day tasks due to my need for perfection.
I'm also very particular about the placement of my important items and other personal belongings and keeping track of them. Someone borrowing or using an item of mine and not returning it is my biggest pet-peeve and usually leads to unreasonable anger, followed by searching out that item with EXTREME tunnel vision until it's found - sometimes for hours. I've had the same brush, phone charger, scissors, flashlights, tv remotes, etc in the same places for literally as long as I can remember.
If my workspace or home become disorganized my brain might as well be 100000x more unorganized as much as it messes me up and stresses me out. It's hard to explain to those that don't understand.
I used to have physical ticks that I wouldn't notice until they were pointed out, like messing with my hair or pulling it out when particularly stressed, picking at skin, biting nails, etc. I've mostly conquered those by paying attention to it and making a conscious effort to stop it, but it still comes back during particularly manic episodes.
Next time you hear someone half-heartedly say they're OCD about "something" just know they're full of shite or else theyd be OCD about nearly everything.
I'm also very particular about the placement of my important items and other personal belongings and keeping track of them. Someone borrowing or using an item of mine and not returning it is my biggest pet-peeve and usually leads to unreasonable anger, followed by searching out that item with EXTREME tunnel vision until it's found - sometimes for hours. I've had the same brush, phone charger, scissors, flashlights, tv remotes, etc in the same places for literally as long as I can remember.
If my workspace or home become disorganized my brain might as well be 100000x more unorganized as much as it messes me up and stresses me out. It's hard to explain to those that don't understand.
I used to have physical ticks that I wouldn't notice until they were pointed out, like messing with my hair or pulling it out when particularly stressed, picking at skin, biting nails, etc. I've mostly conquered those by paying attention to it and making a conscious effort to stop it, but it still comes back during particularly manic episodes.
Next time you hear someone half-heartedly say they're OCD about "something" just know they're full of shite or else theyd be OCD about nearly everything.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 11:40 pm to baybeefeetz
Certain noises in the car drive me to distraction. My big diesel truck is my favorite because the engine is so loud i can't hear rattles and squeaks.
That's about it. I used to have weird sequences as a kid, when I was trying to fall asleep. I would see a big man then little man over and over. Same person, and he would get huge then shrink, over and over. Couldn't make it stop. I think that only lasted a year or so around age 10 maybe.
That's about it. I used to have weird sequences as a kid, when I was trying to fall asleep. I would see a big man then little man over and over. Same person, and he would get huge then shrink, over and over. Couldn't make it stop. I think that only lasted a year or so around age 10 maybe.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 12:27 am to baybeefeetz
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Tell us your story.
how much time you got buddy?
Posted on 9/16/17 at 1:58 am to baybeefeetz
It sucks
Posted on 9/16/17 at 4:34 am to baybeefeetz
I constantly count everything I do and see (cars I pass while driving, steps, people in rooms, etc). I prefer things to be in groups that are multiples of 6, specifically 12, 24, 48, or 96. For instance if I bounce a ball I have to bounce it 95 more times before I do anything else. I've been on medication for it for years and done behavioral therapy in the past. Stressful situations make it worse. As I've gotten older I can control my thoughts better, but it still takes up a considerable amount of my daily life.
It drives me crazy when I hear people claim to be OCD when they have no idea what they are talking about.
It drives me crazy when I hear people claim to be OCD when they have no idea what they are talking about.
This post was edited on 9/16/17 at 4:38 am
Posted on 9/16/17 at 7:17 am to baybeefeetz
I had it pretty bad growing up. Didn't even know what it was called til later in life. Doesn't consume me now.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 9:19 am to baybeefeetz
One son was diagnosed with it but most people have some of that. I do some things that I may repeat and/or go through a bit of a ritual at times I suspect.
At about 10 years old my son started repeating actions until something felt right. Never got real bad but it bothered him so we sought medical assistance. He learned to deal with it as he aged and can control those urges.
At about 10 years old my son started repeating actions until something felt right. Never got real bad but it bothered him so we sought medical assistance. He learned to deal with it as he aged and can control those urges.
Posted on 9/16/17 at 10:24 am to baybeefeetz
I didn't want to open this thread, I didn't want to comment. I just felt....
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