Does anybody have OCD?

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:21 pm

dsr wrote:Surely the point of obsession is that you can't be "a bit obsessed"? Think about football - Dave Burnley could be said to be obsessed with BFC, and fair play to him if that's what he wants - no criticism from me. But I only go to home games, perhaps one away per year, and listen on the radio when I'm in Lancashire - I exhibit some of the signs that Dave shows, but that doesn't make me slightly obsessed, because it isn't possible to be slightly obsessed. Like being a little bit unique.

Hmmmm, interesting but I disagree. I think you can be a little bit obsessed. Dave Burnley is clearly massively obsessed.

I'd say I'm obsessed with Burnley FC but only a little bit. I've always been a bit obsessive. My hobbies and passions tend to take over all my thoughts and time. That's always been the case.

I'd say that you could put me -on a sliding scale- at the lower end of behaviour which could be classified as obsessive.

Nearly all of my friends support football teams and they're all (more or less) "proper" fans. There isn't anyone who never attends a game, for example. However, only ONE of my friends matches me for obsessiveness in his devotion to being a football fan.

Yeah, you can definitely be a "little bit obsessed".

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:24 pm

tybfc wrote:Try running an Accy Clarets coach to West Ham and counting out £1660 of notes without a table.
I made sure every one was facing the same way.

Ah, you see if you're counting notes then that's a very, very sensible thing to do.

I think the strip on the right hand side might actually be designed to help "finger" them along, so to speak.

I demand that all the notes in the till in the pub I work in face the right way. Anyone caught putting one in the wrong way gets a rollicking.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:33 pm

ColonelCool wrote:To save time, and just so you know - I disagree. I've read the link and I still disagree. This is to save time so you know that trying to change my mind isn't working. Right, now we have that out of the way, we can carry on.

It actually has a name. it's called "Volume OCD". It's minor but it's still definitely, 100% a form of OCD.

If course it has a name. Anyone can make up a name for something. I'm wasting my time trying to change the mind of someone who can't tell the difference between a real, medically-defined disorder and a non-medical name for a quirk which, if it's not part of something larger, is just a quirk. It's called ColonelCoolOCD. See. It's got a name now. It's real.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:35 pm

Rowls wrote:Ah, you see if you're counting notes then that's a very, very sensible thing to do.

I think the strip on the right hand side might actually be designed to help "finger" them along, so to speak.

I demand that all the notes in the till in the pub I work in face the right way. Anyone caught putting one in the wrong way gets a rollicking.

“Rowlocking”

You missed a golden opportunity there.

Good job I spotted it for you

I have another thing regarding items that are locked. For example I normally get a pang of horror that I’ve left the car open. Normally as the car is just out of range of the remote key fob.

The car is always locked when I go back.

WadingInDeeper · Post by **WadingInDeeper** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:38 pm

Knowing someone who is diagnosed with ocd the little obsessions a lot of people have, volume on even numbers, or pens lined up etc, is nothing compared to how debilitating ocd is. It has a massive effect on a person's life, and is for the most part completely illogical.

ColonelCool · Post by **ColonelCool** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:40 pm

thatdberight wrote:If course it has a name. Anyone can make up a name for something. I'm wasting my time trying to change the mind of someone who can't tell the difference between a real, medically-defined disorder and a non-medical name for a quirk which, if it's not part of something larger, is just a quirk. It's called ColonelCoolOCD. See. It's got a name now. It's real.

Are you done?

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:43 pm

I too have to have the volumes on TV car stereo etc on an even number. On the Saturday preceding a home game, the volumes are set at 20, preceding an away game 24, 26 0r 28.All my aftershaves and deodorants on bathroom shelves have to have their labels so they can be seen, same with tinned foods in cupboards 9apparantley that IS classic OCD) UTC

WadingInDeeper · Post by **WadingInDeeper** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:48 pm

Claretitus wrote:I too have to have the volumes on TV car stereo etc on an even number. On the Saturday preceding a home game, the volumes are set at 20, preceding an away game 24, 26 0r 28.All my aftershaves and deodorants on bathroom shelves have to have their labels so they can be seen, same with tinned foods in cupboards 9apparantley that IS classic OCD) UTC

What will happen if you don't have them set to even numbers or have cans etc facing the same way?

ColonelCool · Post by **ColonelCool** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:50 pm

The thing about Craig in Corrie I bet is actually making people become OCD when before they weren't.

It could make things worse.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:53 pm

Wexford touched on this one earlier- I'm into "threes" (not in a mucky sort of way).
Stir my tea; has to be 3 or 6 times.
I eat a mixed bowl of fruit for breakfast, has to be 6 grapes, 3 strawberries, 6 blueberries, apple cut into 12 pieces etc etc. I even end up throwing one or two odd items away if they cant be "threed".
It's not the same with bigger items, I'm quite happy with one pie, one piece of battered fish etc. I'm happy to indulge my little quirk but dont wish to become huge.

ColonelCool · Post by **ColonelCool** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:57 pm

LeadBelly wrote:Wexford touched on this one earlier- I'm into "threes" (not in a mucky sort of way).
Stir my tea; has to be 3 or 6 times.
I eat a mixed bowl of fruit for breakfast, has to be 6 grapes, 3 strawberries, 6 blueberries, apple cut into 12 pieces etc etc. I even end up throwing one or two odd items away if they cant be "threed".
It's not the same with bigger items, I'm quite happy with one pie, one piece of battered fish etc. I'm happy to indulge my little quirk but dont wish to become huge.

That's hilarious.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:57 pm

ColonelCool wrote:Are you done?

No. It's a real thing. I can't stop. I've got CCOCD. Later...

ColonelCool · Post by **ColonelCool** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:58 pm

thatdberight wrote:No. It's a real thing. I can't stop. I've got CCOCD. Later...

That almost looks a bit fishy.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:00 pm

WadingInDeeper wrote:What will happen if you don't have them set to even numbers or have cans etc facing the same way?

Not sure about cans/aftershaves, but i just have myself on about the volumes ( ie the scores ).Well its worked for the last few weeks, and is currently set on 20!!

WadingInDeeper · Post by **WadingInDeeper** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:26 pm

Claretitus wrote:Not sure about cans/aftershaves, but i just have myself on about the volumes ( ie the scores ).Well its worked for the last few weeks, and is currently set on 20!!

It's when you get the anxiety before hand, when you think something will happen to you if you don't do xyz, when you think someone will die if you don't do xyz, when you have suicidal thoughts if you can't do xyz, when it stops you living like someone without ocd can.

I like to do things in even numbers (but only 2, 4, or 8), and line things up evenly, but having seen someone mentally ill with ocd, and having sat with them through therapy sessions, what I do is nothing.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:31 pm

JohnMac wrote:I always the wash my hands thoroughly after using the toilet, it's not OCD though, it's basic hygiene. When out and about I am shocked by the number of people who don't bother!

Reads as though you don't wash them before a pee.
This is your pride and joy we are talking about and you are putting your grubby mitts on it before possibly entrancing the love of your life.
before and after is the way to go.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:39 pm

piston broke wrote:Reads as though you don't wash them before a pee.
This is your pride and joy we are talking about and you are putting your grubby mitts on it before possibly entrancing the love of your life.
before and after is the way to go.

I can do it hands free.

I still wash my hands though, I’m not a heathen.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:22 pm

When I'm doing the washing up, I OCD a bit as I think of football and architecture and... How does the stadium get into the tap?

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:23 pm

I’ve had OCD for 35 plus years. Only ‘came out’ about 6 years ago, and everyone acknowledged it by saying “we knew some years ago’. It’s serious stuff that’s on a sliding scale. My employer has told me I can’t work because of my OCD, and I’ve been off work for 5 years or more. One side of your brain says “do it, do it now” and the other side says “don’t do it, tit, never do it”. Then the mental battle commences. 24 hours a day. It’s not a funny subject, but contradictionally you do have to poke fun at yourself and accept it. As most posters have said - we all have it in degrees. There’s some fantastic books, treatment and therapy that I’m happy to point anyone towards if they wish.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:28 pm

Vacuuming is where I get weird, I love doing it.

If I see one little bit of fluff in the living room, then all the downstairs has to be vacced.

Shore claret · Post by **Shore claret** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:34 pm

dsr wrote:You should never touch the chairs or the table for the same reason, and always carry your own condiment tongs for handling the salt pot.

Where do you get condiment tongues? I want some.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:39 pm

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I wonder how the stadium gets into the tap.

Gerry Hattrick · Post by **Gerry Hattrick** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:49 pm

ClaretEngineer wrote:I can do it hands free.

I still wash my hands though, I’m not a heathen.

Blimey, you must feel pretty uncomfortable for a couple of hours.
Or do you use a hook or summat to get the thing out??

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:53 pm

Shore claret wrote:Where do you get condiment tongues? I want some.

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Barten ... B00DJXW10C" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:57 pm

I have it really bad. So much so that I'd rather call it CDO. Just so that all the letters are in order...

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:57 pm

Shore claret wrote:Where do you get condiment tongues? I want some.

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:58 pm

Pstotto wrote:
Stadium.jpg
I wonder how the stadium gets into the tap.

When you've finished with the bog, you should get started on those blinds...

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:00 pm

Gerry Hattrick wrote:Blimey, you must feel pretty uncomfortable for a couple of hours.
Or do you use a hook or summat to get the thing out??

I don’t pizz my pants if that’s what you mean

It’s my super power.

That and finding the un-findable object that has been left to the last minute to find.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:24 pm

Is this thing about worrying if everything was left OK in the house part of this?
I have a bit of a routine when I leave the house for a few hours out- have a quick whizz round, make sure the windows are closed/tv off/got my keys and wallet etc but not too fussy. I have a mate who I go to races with- half the time we're out drinking & betting on the nags, he's worrying about if he turned the gas off or maybe he left the door unlocked or his downstairs window open etc. It seems to pretty much interfere with his enjoyment of the day out & I sometimes think he'd be better off staying home so he can keep checking up on things.

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:36 pm

There’s lots of deep reasons behind it LeadBelly. I’m not ashamed to say I did 12 weeks at the Priory. Supposedly there’s a reason behind it all. I’m not so sure. Girl next to me had to take her hair dryer, straighteners, microwave, toaster, and kettle in the car to work in fear she’s not switched em off. Next along was a guy who went through toasting a full loaf each morning till he’d buttered one slice correctly. Last one to give you an indication was a guy who had to get out of bed repeatedly until he’d done it ‘right’. It could be 20 goes. Comical stuff, but sad. when you’re living it. We’ve all got our demons....

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:45 am

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One has to adopt a male attitude to cleaning (i.e.creative experimentation.) I tried the top six bars and it took ages and damaged them. Then I thought I'd make a work of art out of it and just did a space invaders attack. Literally squirting HG degreaser in lines down the slats to form a pattern and then a bit of water with a garden plant atomizer and a quick wipe with a cloth. The cleaning is now an art project.

Jasper Johns did the American flag with molten wax and a bit of house paint and earned millions. The Happy Mondays just threw paint at their album covers. Still. One has to have class in the act of weathering and creating a patina. it probably would look better tip top but it depends...

JaLL193 · Post by **JaLL193** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:44 am

Milltown1882 wrote:My TV volume has always got to be on a 5 or 0, thought I was alone with that one!

You are not alone on that one.

LS7 · Post by **LS7** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:56 am

Just clean your blinds properly.

UpTheBeehole · Post by **UpTheBeehole** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:18 am

Pstotto wrote: The Happy Mondays just threw paint at their album covers.

That was John Squire and the Stone Roses.

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:42 am

RalphCoatesComb wrote:The Queen's head has to be facing the right way on the notes in my wallet.

Anything less would be a treasonable act

I am an ex-banker(not rhyming slang)and for most bankers I know it would be sacrilege for the queens head not to be same way round.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:02 pm

Happy Mondays 'Pills and Thrills' cover and 'Tokoloshe Man' I think was just them messing about. If you prefer UTB, put in 'Stones Roses' where I put in 'Happy Mondays' and then you'll feel a bit better.

UpTheBeehole · Post by **UpTheBeehole** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:05 pm

The Happy Mondays' artwork was all done by Central Station Design

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:20 pm

I've got a memory of them messing about with paints on the South Bank Show or something similar. It may have been the Stone Roses, they are equally as obnoxious as the other to me, but there was a correlation regarding drugs and messing about, where creative experimentation comes to the fore. I don't need drugs to do that personally as I'm an artist by nature, not just somebody on drugs who can see more in a painting pallet than what's on the canvas.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:02 pm

piston broke wrote:Reads as though you don't wash them before a pee.
This is your pride and joy we are talking about and you are putting your grubby mitts on it before possibly entrancing the love of your life.
before and after is the way to go.

I'm of an age where there often isn't enough notice to wash them before, as for the other bit....

DustyBawls · Post by **DustyBawls** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:08 pm

I think the time to worry is when you get it out at the same time as making sure the Queen's head is facing the right way.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:49 pm

Surely if you just forced someone not to do it they would eventually accept there's no need for it. For example if they book into therapy for a week and the guy who likes a whole loaf is only allowed one slice. He would have to accept the way it's buttered if there's no choice.

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:58 pm

Pstotto wrote:
Space clean.jpg
One has to adopt a male attitude to cleaning (i.e.creative experimentation.) I tried the top six bars and it took ages and damaged them. Then I thought I'd make a work of art out of it and just did a space invaders attack. Literally squirting HG degreaser in lines down the slats to form a pattern and then a bit of water with a garden plant atomizer and a quick wipe with a cloth. The cleaning is now an art project.

Jasper Johns did the American flag with molten wax and a bit of house paint and earned millions. The Happy Mondays just threw paint at their album covers. Still. One has to have class in the act of weathering and creating a patina. it probably would look better tip top but it depends...

You should get a blind cleaner round...

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:26 am

I am Mr OCD.

How far does it go?

I printed my own CD spines with the artist, album name and even my postcode (in case of theft) on over 600 CDs. I also colour coded the spines, blue for Classical, red for pop music. This enabled me to put all the CDs in order of artist.

Every cup, bowl and plate have their own place in the kitchen cupboards. If my wife puts them away wrongly, I have to redo the whole cupboard.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:37 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:I am Mr OCD.

How far does it go?

I printed my own CD spines with the artist, album name and even my postcode (in case of theft) on over 600 CDs. I also colour coded the spines, blue for Classical, red for pop music. This enabled me to put all the CDs in order of artist.

Every cup, bowl and plate have their own place in the kitchen cupboards. If my wife puts them away wrongly, I have to redo the whole cupboard.

I think with OCD, you would have to redo the cupboard even when everything was in the right place - just to make it even righter.

The test is, if you discover that everything is in the wrong place just at the last minute as you're about to go to the Turf. Do you miss the match to put the cupboard straight? Or if you go to the match, do you fail to enjoy it because you're concerned about the cupboard? If the answers are both No,. then you aren't OCD - just (possibly) eccentric.

The CD thing is perfectly normal. If you kept reprinting all the labels every few weeks because you wanted different colours, or because the spacing was wrong, or you didn't like the font - that might be different.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:30 pm

LCP that is not OCD, that's just practicality. Not much practical use in the holocaust of Armageddon, though.