What's Your OCD Like?

[LoungeMachine]

Perhaps it's the onset of middle age, but mine seems to be manifesting itself in weird ways.

I've always been terrified of Hotel Room comforters and blankets, and remove them from the beds...

And I prefer the Howie Mandel fist bump in public more and more...

But lately I've been adamant that ALL volumes be on an even number.

How fucking twisted is this?

Radio in all vehicles, TV, even digital readouts on gear.

I cannot allow odd numbers on volume displays!!!!

I'm fine with odd numbers in the garden [3's and 5's are great]

And no problems with odd angles when decorating, Whatever the Bagua calls for.

Anybody else have weird OCD quirks you're willing to share?

[Dan]

When I Open A Bottle Of Beer,I Put The Cap Back On It.

When The Fuel In The Car In On Half Way I have To Full It Up so It's Full Again.

I Have To Sleep On The Right Side Of The Bed.

[ace diamond]

I HAVE TO ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT AND PARTY EVERYDAY

[FORD]

Re: What's Your OCD Like?

Originally posted by LoungeMachine

But lately I've been adamant that ALL volumes be on an even number.

How fucking twisted is this?

Well, it will probably kill your chances of joining Spinal Tap.

If your amp doesn't go to 11, you're out.

[ace diamond]

Re: Re: What's Your OCD Like?

Originally posted by FORD
Well, it will probably kill your chances of joining Spinal Tap.

If your amp doesn't go to 11, you're out.

:D

[Ally_Kat]

Honestly? Ever since I was little and got my Sony Walkman, up to now with my Ipod wheel, I have to keep rubbing volume controls with my thumbs to "makes sure they're clean."

Usually it does nothing more than wear off the polish or break the controls.

Don't ask me why I do it. I don't know.

[Dan]

I Only Drink On Days Ending With Y.

[Nitro Express]

I used to have OCD so bad I had to get proffessional treatment for it. It went beyond stepping on cracks on the sidewalk or having to turn the light switches on a certain way. It can grow into a real paranioa where you start to distrust people and things. When my OCD kicks up I'm notoriouse at doulbe and triple checking things I know I have already checked.

Since getting treatment and knowing how to handle OCD life is much better. It's actually a form of mental depression that can spire out of control. For me, it got to be an exausting load to carry. I got some great help through a foundation Howard Hughe's widow Terry Moore set up. They have made some great break throughs in treating it in the last ten years.

[Dan]

Originally posted by Nitro Express
When my OCD kicks up I'm notoriouse at doulbe and triple checking things I know I have already checked.

Like,Have I Checked To See If I Have Turned The Oven Off,Lights,Shut The Windows etc?

[DeadOrAlive]

I have it bad when I walk away from my car, I check again or even three times to make sure ALL the doors are locked.

Other than that, I don't know...

[Hyman Roth]

Not only do I constantly hear music in my head (everything from jingles to full symphonys) but I feel compelled to keep time to this imaginary music with both my feet as if connected to a hi-hat and a bass-drum! One time I had to drive three hours on the highway and my car stereo didn't work...I consciously played every song on "Permanant Waves" through "Signals" in my head from memory.

[chi-town324]

I always double check a door after locking it


In my wallet, i have the bills highest denomination to lowest in order( SAY 3 20'S, 2 TENS ECT) with all the seals going the same way


My alarm clock is set 6 minutes ahead... always! WFT? thats so i can do a little math when i open my eyes in the morning....

[Ellyllions]

I can't stand sugar on the countertops or floor.

If I find just a small amount of sugar on the countertop in front of the coffee bar, it means the kitchen has to be cleaned and the floors swept and mopped.

I don't know why...

[SparkieD]

Originally posted by chi-town324


In my wallet, i have the bills highest denomination to lowest in order( SAY 3 20'S, 2 TENS ECT) with all the seals going the same way

I do exactly the same thing.

Originally posted by chi-town324
My alarm clock is set 6 minutes ahead... always! WFT? thats so i can do a little math when i open my eyes in the morning....

I used to do that, too, then I got a cable box in the bedroom with the time display (I couldn't change the time on it.) I still keep my watch set six minutes ahead.


I have lots of OCD quirks.

I have to know exactly how much money is in my purse and in my bank account before I go to sleep.

I can't sleep if the house isn't spotless.

I won't accept help with the laundry because nobody else folds it "right."

Every article of clothing in the closet has it's own "slot" where it must be facing either east or north, depending on the closet's location.

All shoes in the closet must be facing the back, unless they are high heels. Shoes with laces must be untied and the laces must be neatly across the top.

[SparkieD]

Originally posted by Nitro Express
I used to have OCD so bad I had to get proffessional treatment for it. It went beyond stepping on cracks on the sidewalk or having to turn the light switches on a certain way. It can grow into a real paranioa where you start to distrust people and things. When my OCD kicks up I'm notoriouse at doulbe and triple checking things I know I have already checked.

Since getting treatment and knowing how to handle OCD life is much better. It's actually a form of mental depression that can spire out of control. For me, it got to be an exausting load to carry. I got some great help through a foundation Howard Hughe's widow Terry Moore set up. They have made some great break throughs in treating it in the last ten years.

I also received treatment for my OCD, which used to be so much worse. Mine was so bad that something as trivial as a shampoo bottle not put in it's proper place meant, in my mind, that something terrible was going to happen to a loved one.