dark
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I've had OCD all my life and it gets tiring. I reorganize constantly -- example, I make sure the cans or spaghetti sauce jars etc. labels are facing towards me in the cupboard. I wash dishes as I cook and of course everything has to be put away before I can actually sit down and eat my prepared food, which might be cold by then. I eat standing up while I'm cleaning a good portion of the time too; not exactly relaxing.
As funny as it might sound, people have asked whether they should bath before getting in my car because it's so clean; it's embarrassing I'm such a nut case. All this activity takes an incredible amount of time and energy. I obsess about cleaning, particularly bathrooms. I hate filth of any kind and love my 'wipes'; sad as that sounds. F**ing nightmare and yes, my anxiety levels are extremely high due to all the daily rituals, but somehow I manage.
I will admit a comforting feeling, having things in their place. And I like my stuff very orderly so I can easily fine what I want, when wanted. Spending excessive time looking for something never made sense. Guess there's pros and cons, but I'm just not allowed to stop in my own mind.
As funny as it might sound, people have asked whether they should bath before getting in my car because it's so clean; it's embarrassing I'm such a nut case. All this activity takes an incredible amount of time and energy. I obsess about cleaning, particularly bathrooms. I hate filth of any kind and love my 'wipes'; sad as that sounds. F**ing nightmare and yes, my anxiety levels are extremely high due to all the daily rituals, but somehow I manage.
I will admit a comforting feeling, having things in their place. And I like my stuff very orderly so I can easily fine what I want, when wanted. Spending excessive time looking for something never made sense. Guess there's pros and cons, but I'm just not allowed to stop in my own mind.
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