Do in a specific order

I actually probably have OCD, so quite a lot. Never been officially dialogised, but I have many symptoms of it. Hand washing, checking, intrusive thoughts etc.

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I get very irritable if my routine gets out of order. I typically do my chores in a specific path.
 
Retro said:
I actually probably have OCD,
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My friend was diagnosed for OCD last year. She's going through Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and takes Paxil. What a big difference this had made in her life. Have you ever considered getting tested?
 
I pretty much do everything in a specific order... from stacking dishes, doing laundry, placing books on a shelf, lining up spices and can foods. I'm super organized and always have things in order.
 
Kylie said:
My friend was diagnosed for OCD last year. She's going through Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and takes Paxil. What a big difference this had made in her life. Have you ever considered getting tested?
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Yeah, I'm going to get around to it. Been putting it off for a long time, and I guess the whole pandemic put me off going even further.

Definitely something I need to get looked at sooner rather than later, as it can get worse I've heard. I can cope, so I think I'm on the lower end of it. It still does interfere with my life at times, though.
 
Retro said:
Definitely something I need to get looked at sooner rather than later, as it can get worse
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Glad you're considering doing it. Can't hurt to get tested to make sure either way.
 
Kylie said:
Glad you're considering doing it. Can't hurt to get tested to make sure either way.
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I'm as sure as you can be without getting officially tested. I have too many symptoms not to have it at this point.

As much as it drives me insane, it does have a couple of pros. I'm always motivated for one, and my chores never go undone. It makes me burn out fast. I honestly like being busy and focused on a task as it keeps me distracted.
 
Retro said:
As much as it drives me insane, it does have a couple of pros. I'm always motivated for one, and my chores never go undone. It makes me burn out fast. I honestly like being busy and focused on a task as it keeps me distracted.
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The pros are exactly what my friend mentioned. But when something was a little "off" it would send her into a depressed state of mind. She's no longer like that now and I'm happy for her.
 
Kylie said:
The pros are exactly what my friend mentioned. But when something was a little "off" it would send her into a depressed state of mind. She's no longer like that now and I'm happy for her.
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yep, that's me

if anything goes wrong, even the slightest of a problem. It tends to ruin my entire day, maybe the whole week. Minor things that most people would shrug off can be a big nuisance for me.

i'm glad your friend got the help she needs, it isn't easy taking that step, I hope I can report the same thing one day when I build up some more confidence.
 
Retro said:
i'm glad your friend got the help she needs, it isn't easy taking that step,
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Agreed it wasn't easy but she has a great support network of family and friends that persuaded her to at least go get tested.
Retro said:
I hope I can report the same thing one day when I build up some more confidence.
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I truly hope so too.
 
I don’t really have a specific order for things which is strange as I have autism and most autistic people really must have order.
 
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