You may be a little OCD if...

LuckyLeprechaun
LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
edited September 24 in Chit-Chat
These are some of the rules I have:

The stripes on my dishes have to be lined up in the cupboard. Ditto for the salad plates, bowls and coffee cups in this pattern.

Before I start to run the dishwasher, I have to close the door so that all the water runs down and escapes the soap tray. The dishwasher soap can only be placed into the receptacle if it is dry.

I must unlock all of the doors of the car by pressing the clicker twice, to open all of the locks (thus ensuring even usage). Applies whether I am alone or with passengers.

Vaccum lines in the carpet must be straight.

I must remove all stray hairs from my brush after every use.

I must clean the lint trap in the dryer not only between loads, but even if the door is opened and still-wet clothes are restarted. This helps the dryer breathe better.

I have loads more...I do think I am a little nuts...so please chime in and tell me yours.

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  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    These are some of the rules I have:

    The stripes on my dishes have to be lined up in the cupboard. Ditto for the salad plates, bowls and coffee cups in this pattern.

    Before I start to run the dishwasher, I have to close the door so that all the water runs down and escapes the soap tray. The dishwasher soap can only be placed into the receptacle if it is dry.

    I must unlock all of the doors of the car by pressing the clicker twice, to open all of the locks (thus ensuring even usage). Applies whether I am alone or with passengers.

    Vaccum lines in the carpet must be straight.

    I must remove all stray hairs from my brush after every use.

    I must clean the lint trap in the dryer not only between loads, but even if the door is opened and still-wet clothes are restarted. This helps the dryer breathe better.

    I have loads more...I do think I am a little nuts...so please chime in and tell me yours.
    :sad: I recognised myself in some of those :sad: :sad:
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    When I get a starbucks coffee, or any coffee that comes with the little sleeve, the seam on the sleeve must be lined up with the seam of the cup, and the little drinking hole on the lid has to be 180 degrees from the seams. Once aligned, I may start drinking it.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I can not go to sleep if something sharp or pointy is pointed at me like a pencial or an uncaped pen
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    perfectly reasonable.
  • chrissyb1985
    chrissyb1985 Posts: 111 Member
    Lol I touch up paint my walls in my house every other day!
  • ChefJenn
    ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
    my hubby collar shirts are in a color order from light to dark in the closet, my shoes are in order from season to season as I would wear them. my whole dvd collection is in ABC order, all canned products in the pantry must be in a specific basket according to to its label is ( ex: one basket is veggies, one is tom sauce, one is kids chef boyardee, one is canned fruit, etc...) my spice cabinet is in order to how I use them and all facing towards me.
    I bleach my kitchen counters daily b/c I dont want kitchen bacteria. I wash "pretty" hanging up towels in the bathrooom weekly even thou they are just for looks..
    I too have OCD.....
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    Everything has to end in an even number

    When Im in class and the teacher wipes the board....I get very anxious if there is chalk left LOL

    I have to check the door 7 times when I leave.....makes me late every day LOL
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    @taso42 - yours really made me laugh

    One of mine is that when I hang clothes out to try I have to use the same coloured pegs for each item. For example if I begin by pegging the first trouser leg with a black peg then the second leg must also be pegged with a black peg!:blushing:

    Another..... I can only get out of bed at a time that ends in a multiple of 5 so if it's 6:22 I will stay in bed until 6:25

    How ridiculous am I LOL :laugh: :laugh:
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Yes, yes, yes, my stephen King collection is arranged in order of publication, and my pantry sounds just like yours.

    Does anybody in your life give you grief about it? My DH makes fun of the stripes on the dishes.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Does always trying to sit in the same spot in the bar every time you go there count? Or always parking your car in the same spot in the car park?

    I'm sure I'll think of some more later.
  • togden
    togden Posts: 324 Member
    Oh I am definitely OCD ... I click lights even numbers, I lock and unlock windows and doors 4 times everynight, I line things up, EVERYTHING has a place dont dare move or touch anything I own if you need it I need to hand it to you and when you return it hand it back to me so that I can ensure its proper placing, I also do the same things with dishes and my dishwasher as you ... I too could go on forever!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Does always trying to sit in the same spot in the bar every time you go there count? Or always parking your car in the same spot in the car park?

    I'm sure I'll think of some more later.

    I've circled a parking lot to get my same spot. I say it counts.
  • fitmom4ever
    fitmom4ever Posts: 130
    I have to eat Skittles, M&M's, Reece's Pieces, etc., in a color coordinated pattern. For instance, if I pour out a handful of M&M's with 2 reds, 2 blues and 1 yellow I will eat them as r, b, y, b, r. If someone comes along and takes and eats one once I have started them in order (my husband just loves to do this to me) I can't eat the rest of them.
    Any colored pegs in a board game have to be put back in a color coordinated order when you are finished playing the game.
    My shirts are organized in my drawers according to type (long-sleeve, short-sleeved, sweater, tank) and then in subdivisions according to pattern (stripes, polka dots, plain, etc.).
    I can't sleep with the bedroom door open or without a fan on (but the fan can't be blowing on me, just has to be making noise).
    I have to log every bite that passes my lips into this website.... lol. There are tons of others.
  • khk2010
    khk2010 Posts: 451 Member
    I have to sleep on my side with my hair over my ears. It came from the tale of bugs getting into ears at night.
  • areiger
    areiger Posts: 4 Member
    I can't say much about I am also OCD. I cannot go to bed unless I have checked the doors multiple times to make sure they are locked. I also have to have a flashlight on my nightstand every night. My brother gave me a commemorative coin from a tour in Kuwait. If that's not in my right front pocket I go nuts.
  • reegordon
    reegordon Posts: 97 Member
    I not only clean the hairs out of my brush, I wash my comb and brush after each use.

    All decorations and nik naks must be exactly were I put them and I can tell when they've been moved.

    Toothpaste must be squeezed to the top near the opening when tube gets low.

    Shower curtain has to be pulled close after you exit the tub.

    I check to make sure all doors in the house are locked before going to bed at least twice, even if I see someone else lock it, I have to check to make sure.

    I love reduced fat kettle style chips. That said, my craziest habit is that I pick out all thechips that are folded over or that curled up while cooking out of the bag and eat them first.

    This is sort of off subject but a guy friend of mine would buy 2-3 bags and pick out all of the folded/curled up chips and put them in one bag for me! I thought that was the sweetest thing a person could do for me, lol!
  • reegordon
    reegordon Posts: 97 Member
    I not only clean the hairs out of my brush, I wash my comb and brush after each use.

    All decorations and nik naks must be exactly were I put them and I can tell when they've been moved.

    Toothpaste must be squeezed to the top near the opening when tube gets low.

    Shower curtain has to be pulled close after you exit the tub.

    I check to make sure all doors in the house are locked before going to bed at least twice, even if I see someone else lock it, I have to check to make sure.

    I love reduced fat kettle style chips. That said, my craziest habit is that I pick out all thechips that are folded over or that curled up while cooking out of the bag and eat them first.

    This is sort of off subject but a guy friend of mine would buy 2-3 bags and pick out all of the folded/curled up chips and put them in one bag for me! I thought that was the sweetest thing a person could do for me, lol!
  • gdnplnty
    gdnplnty Posts: 167 Member
    Toilet paper has to be over not under.

    Towels must folded a certain way and put away, even if hubby does fold them, I have to refold them my way. (tri-folder here)

    Must use a certain restroom at work, if occupied, may come back later. (the middle one)

    No shoes in house, but slippers are ok.

    Milk must go two days before expiration day (at least, sometimes more).

    No leftovers. I have a phobia of leftovers. Perhaps it is from cleaning the fridge and finding those containers of who knows what and what color it is now.

    Must have light on in house. Can not be in the dark ever.

    Can't swim in water I can not see my feet in. (Hello...Jaws may get in the lake you know)

    Must go to sleep with socks on (clothing optional).

    Guest towel must be hung just so, with little towel of different color paired with it just so. Use it for your hands and it has to be washed and replaced.

    I can not eat food that is mushy like oatmeal or anything like that. A texture thing...it freaks me out.
  • reegordon
    reegordon Posts: 97 Member
    OMG! I do the exact same thing with the candy. My kids laugh at me all the time but I'm glad to know I'm not alone, lol!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    That is So SWEET
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Toilet paper has to be over not under.

    Towels must folded a certain way and put away, even if hubby does fold them, I have to refold them my way. (tri-folder here)

    Must use a certain restroom at work, if occupied, may come back later. (the middle one)


    Must have light on in house. Can not be in the dark ever.

    Can't swim in water I can not see my feet in. (Hello...Jaws may get in the lake you know)

    Must go to sleep with socks on (clothing optional).


    I can not eat food that is mushy like oatmeal or anything like that. A texture thing...it freaks me out.

    yes, yes, yes. I also have many food texture issues. Tomato seeds=frog eggs:sick:
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    I used to be a bit,things like making sure book heights matched on a shelf...stuff like that.

    Without being judgmental,I worked with a person for a while that was very OCD and it was not a fun experience.
    More time was spent lining up oil filters on a shelf so that all the part numbers were in a perfect alignment then was done taking care of customers.
    When one was sold EVERYTHING stopped (didn`t matter if the phone was ringing) until he fetched a replacement and made the row perfect again.
    That sort of helped me get by it.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    That sucks for that guy, and for you to deal with. None of mine are that severe, and I only feel moderate anxiety if I don't follow correct procedure, but I do feel bad for folks who have all-out panic attacks over their rituals being violated.
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    What's the opposite of OCD? Cuz that would be me.
  • kdrew11
    kdrew11 Posts: 363 Member
    I have to:

    - have my rug completely lined up with the laminate and get really annoyed when my fiancé moves it
    - have the flower on my tray facing the right way up when eating
    - have to have a matching knife and fork to eat with
    - have to place my glass completely in the centre of the beer mat when in the pub.

    :laugh:
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    That sucks for that guy, and for you to deal with. None of mine are that severe, and I only feel moderate anxiety if I don't follow correct procedure, but I do feel bad for folks who have all-out panic attacks over their rituals being violated.

    I know and it was a growing thing with him to the point some of us approached management with concerns about his overall state and what may happen.
    One day I asked him to leave some shelf room and he heaved a box of extra inventory back in a storage spot breaking an overhead light,then walked off outside for a while.
    Tough situation to face when it becomes an avalanche of sorts.

    I know this thread was meant light heartedly and wasn`t trying to be a dark cloud over it,just was reflecting on what can happen.

    :flowerforyou:
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    That sucks for that guy, and for you to deal with. None of mine are that severe, and I only feel moderate anxiety if I don't follow correct procedure, but I do feel bad for folks who have all-out panic attacks over their rituals being violated.

    Yes, I agree -- I have my quirks and rituals, but if I *MUST* I can take them or leave them though certainly *PREFER* to have some things a certain way!

    ~ Everything in the refrigerator has a place, and it is grouped in categories: bottom shelf is beverages, next shelf up is stuff for making sandwiches, next up is where all the leftovers go. Condiments in the door - grouped by salad dressing / creamy things, spicy /tomato-based things, etc.
    ~ My pantry looks like store shelves! All cans and boxes grouped and faced.
    ~ Dresser and closet are also organized by color and type (long sleeve tees, short sleeve tees, sweaters, pants)
    ~ the bath mats in the bathroom line up with the pattern on the linoleum! hahaha
    ~ tri-fold towels too!
    ~ All media (CD, DVD, VHS) organized by type and/or genre and/or alphabetical

    ~ Seams on clothes often bother me. I wear my undies inside-out so the seam doesn't cut into my hip! :laugh:
    ~ This also applies to the sheets on my bed. I have been known to practially re-make the bed at 2 in the morning because the sheets got wadded up. They must DRAPE. ;)

    There is probably more, but those are the ones that come to mind.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    wow is the tri-fold the holy grail of OCD towel folding procedure or what!?

    so funny!
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