Do in a specific order

[Kylie]

What do you HAVE to do in a specific order?

 

[Deleted member 268]

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.

I get very irritable if my routine gets out of order. I typically do my chores in a specific path.

 

[Kylie]

I actually probably have OCD,

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?

 

[Kylie]

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.

 

[Deleted member 268]

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?

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.

 

[Kylie]

Definitely something I need to get looked at sooner rather than later, as it can get worse

Glad you're considering doing it. Can't hurt to get tested to make sure either way.

 

[Deleted member 268]

Glad you're considering doing it. Can't hurt to get tested to make sure either way.

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.

 

[Kylie]

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.

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.

 

[Deleted member 268]

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.

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.

 

[Kylie]

i'm glad your friend got the help she needs, it isn't easy taking that step,

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.

I hope I can report the same thing one day when I build up some more confidence.

I truly hope so too.

 

[Merciless]

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.

 

[sunflowerlover]

I don't really have any specific order to do things in.

 

[Shavkat]

I do not order foods online because I prefer to buy them in person. I just need to be vigilant about which of them is cheaper to purchase.

 

[Cherry123]

Cooking food, you just have to do in a specific way to get the right taste or else you make a mess of it.

 

[bestwriter]

I am systematic and so that means whatever I do there has to be some sequence.

 

[raaman]

There is nothing like that. Priority is important.