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over a year ago
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No you can't ever be too clean and tidy, but you can be too obsessed about it. I have OCD but I'm trying to break the cycle. I know I have 2 cups and a glass in my kitchen sink that need washed, but I'm trying to leave them until later to wash them. |
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I do too. Only really with cleanliness, smudges are the worst I can't leave a smudge on mirrors or glass items, stainless steel. Very annoying can't settle until I clean it.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I was all way tidy but on my own I think it's got to the worry stage. Some days I hover dust two or three times a day. I have the washing on all most every day. As soon as I can't smell the conditioner on the bed sheets there washed. I clean my cooker every day. Oven once a week even if it's not used. The list is just go's on and on and I clean my hands and bathroom more times than I go lol |
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"Common miatake ocd isnt just about tidying infact most sufferers have diffrent compulsions from cleaning"
Very true it can be anything from checking doors locked to hand cleaning or arranging this in cupboard . |
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"Things oops "
I like all my items to be grouped together with labels facing lol makes finiding things so much easier. Flowers, fresh pot pourri n full plug ins before anyone comes to my house too. I have a cleaning routine before anyone can come to my house family and friends. Tried to not do it but then annoys me and I go about doing it when they are in which annoys my visitors lol  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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OCD tendencies can be exacerbated when the sufferer has anxieties +/- a lot of time without other day to day distractions for it to manifest.
OCD can start at any time of your life - sometimes it can be due to trauma (however big or small) can set it off.
One thing I simply lack in is time.  |
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Anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar, odd, ass, autism the lists endless and all can come hand in hand .
Some genetic factors can causeb
Some triggered by something in the past
Some lifestyle triggers or incident triggers
It's a midfield |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have two sons who are autistic along with other medical problems.
They very strict obsessions it's kinda rubbed off in me 
But a pet hate of mine is moved cushions or wet feet on my floors  |
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I have to bite my front door key after I've locked the door so I know I've done it. Little things no one really notices. All doors have to be shut in the house, labels all forward in cupboard, I drain knives forks and spoons in different compartments, laundry is hung up by matching pegs, ie a t shirt with 2 blue pegs the same style, and all size arranged.... |
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"I have to bite my front door key after I've locked the door so I know I've done it. Little things no one really notices. All doors have to be shut in the house, labels all forward in cupboard, I drain knives forks and spoons in different compartments, laundry is hung up by matching pegs, ie a t shirt with 2 blue pegs the same style, and all size arranged...."
The washing with pegs that sounds just like me. I drive myself mad. So god help any one round me funny thing is in bed let the mess commence lol |
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"I have to bite my front door key after I've locked the door so I know I've done it. Little things no one really notices. All doors have to be shut in the house, labels all forward in cupboard, I drain knives forks and spoons in different compartments, laundry is hung up by matching pegs, ie a t shirt with 2 blue pegs the same style, and all size arranged...."
Thank God it's not just me!! Washing MUST be hung up with matching pegs lol.  |
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"My desk in work, is all arranged in certain places note pad and things must all line up, everything has its place, as it does in my house"
I just have a clear desk everything in has it's place mind. |
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"My desk in work, is all arranged in certain places note pad and things must all line up, everything has its place, as it does in my house
I just have a clear desk everything in has it's place mind. "
Me too but i need a notepad for the phones and a stapler, but they line up lol |
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"My desk in work, is all arranged in certain places note pad and things must all line up, everything has its place, as it does in my house
I just have a clear desk everything in has it's place mind.
Me too but i need a notepad for the phones and a stapler, but they line up lol"
I know what you mean I did play with post it notes but could never find the right spot so back in the in desk they went lol |
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I have OCD about where I eat. It's worse when im stressed. Most people develop it as a unconscious way of regaining control if there's been a bad experience or situation. My parents were alcoholics so my not being able to eat in many places stems from that. Often it has no logic to it. I won't do cafés or many pubs. Even some of my friends houses I won't eat in. Can't do macDonalds etc. I struggle when on holiday too. I had my own plate and cutlery at my grans house growing up. Even though she was my little sanctuary. I can do greggs sometimes but only certain ones. Probably because my gran would take me there as a treat. I can't and never have been able to eat off the plates or drink out the glasses in anywhere I've worked and as a result have a stash of plastic cutlery. Some look at me like I'm a freak or a drama queen. Some think I'm just hard work. My ex husband didn't get it at all which often made me worse. However it's become routine for me. and my friends no longer question or get offended. They buy me pre packed salad and hand me a plastic fork instead. So no its not just cleaning was my point x |
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"I have OCD about where I eat. It's worse when im stressed. Most people develop it as a unconscious way of regaining control if there's been a bad experience or situation. My parents were alcoholics so my not being able to eat in many places stems from that. Often it has no logic to it. I won't do cafés or many pubs. Even some of my friends houses I won't eat in. Can't do macDonalds etc. I struggle when on holiday too. I had my own plate and cutlery at my grans house growing up. Even though she was my little sanctuary. I can do greggs sometimes but only certain ones. Probably because my gran would take me there as a treat. I can't and never have been able to eat off the plates or drink out the glasses in anywhere I've worked and as a result have a stash of plastic cutlery. Some look at me like I'm a freak or a drama queen. Some think I'm just hard work. My ex husband didn't get it at all which often made me worse. However it's become routine for me. and my friends no longer question or get offended. They buy me pre packed salad and hand me a plastic fork instead. So no its not just cleaning was my point x"
when in the zone I wont eat in front of folk even family and specific places
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"I have OCD about where I eat. It's worse when im stressed. Most people develop it as a unconscious way of regaining control if there's been a bad experience or situation. My parents were alcoholics so my not being able to eat in many places stems from that. Often it has no logic to it. I won't do cafés or many pubs. Even some of my friends houses I won't eat in. Can't do macDonalds etc. I struggle when on holiday too. I had my own plate and cutlery at my grans house growing up. Even though she was my little sanctuary. I can do greggs sometimes but only certain ones. Probably because my gran would take me there as a treat. I can't and never have been able to eat off the plates or drink out the glasses in anywhere I've worked and as a result have a stash of plastic cutlery. Some look at me like I'm a freak or a drama queen. Some think I'm just hard work. My ex husband didn't get it at all which often made me worse. However it's become routine for me. and my friends no longer question or get offended. They buy me pre packed salad and hand me a plastic fork instead. So no its not just cleaning was my point x"
Big hug ....one thing with McDonald's your not missing anything. But I hope one day you get better at eating with family. It's something that can give a lot of pleasure. Take care |
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