I'm looking for people that share my symptoms but haven't seen anyone yet đ I have repetitive intrusive thoughts and self talk, and obsession with symmetry and "just right" ocd. It's very exhausting.
just curious what do you mean by self talk? i have some symptoms i would call that but idk if we r talking about the same thing
It's hard to explain but I always repeat to myself things I need to do, or things I've already done, or talk to myself about everyday things that happen in my life, and if it doesn't sound right I have to say it over until it does.. In my mind and when I'm talking to people too, If someone interrupts me when I'm in the middle of saying something, I have to start over so it's "just right" and to make sure that they heard me and understand. I also ruminate on things I've said or done or what other people say and do. I also have a need for symmetry and I don't like odd numbers. I sometimes feel panicky if I feel like something isn't straight or even..or done the "right way".There's more but anyway I hope that makes sense!
@EHope77 i get you!! i do rlly similar things. i think through things that happened during my day or stuff like that over and over as if i was telling someone about it. if i get interrupted or dont have it perfect i have to start over too. i dont have too many problems with symmetry but i get really stressed if things arent grouped right.. like if someone mixes markers and pencils in the pencil cups at work.
Very common on here, so it is t just you.
@Nica Isnât*