OCD and having order/routine

Hello! I'm not quite sure if this "symptom" is part of OCD, but I'm curious. Does anyone have an absolute need for a routine? I usually create a bullet point list (sometimes with times) either on my phone or on a sheet of paper. It feels like I'm a bit rigid at times as well. Not a huge fan of events or things happening that would disrupt my routine or list. I'm fairly new to understanding my OCD diagnosis, so I would love to hear other opinions! Thank you.

Perfectionism OCD

Username: IfiknewthenIfiknewthen

Date posted: 40w ago

Definitely an ocd trait/symptom. I have ocd perfectionism and its been a roller coaster my whole life. When things are perfect, life is great. When that perfectionism gets messed up, life is a nightmare.

Username: sunsetrose75 sunsetrose75

Date posted: 40w ago

My need for routine is what keeps me at a job that is not really what is best for me. Low pay, far from home..but it's familiar. I have routine, structure. It's familiar and gives me structure. So do I try to stick it out where I am, or look into starting all over which is stressful to even consider.

Username: sunsetrose75 sunsetrose75

Date posted: 40w ago

I definitely feel comfort when I take the time to update my lists of what I need to do, calls to make, places to go, etc. The list even has to have no scribbles or messiness. Then I have to start over.

Username: WellerStorn98WellerStorn98

Date posted: 39w ago

hey there! 🌟 it sounds like you're navigating through understanding your ocd and how it impacts your need for routine - that's totally valid and you're not alone in feeling this way. you might wanna try "unstuck," which is this new ai-powered therapy tool specifically designed for ocd (just google "unstuck app for ocd" and it should pop up). my nocd therapist recommended it to me and honestly, it's been a game changer for me this past month. it might help you too in managing those feelings and finding a bit more flexibility. 💙

Username: LovelyrosesLovelyroses

Date posted: 39w ago

Thank you very much!

Username: alyb

Date posted: 5y ago

Anyone out there have ocd where everything you do throughout the day involves a ritual? I have a ritual for laying in my bed, if I touch the covers a certain way I have to continuously touch them with my left and then my right arm and then touch them to each part of my clothing. I have a ritual for getting out of bed, washing my face, getting dressed, going to the bathroom, showering, you name it. Lately I began liking a boy and the uncertainty and anxiety I feel about it has me spazzing out with excess ritualistic behavior. The type of compulsions I have are things such as - touching the cabinet 7 times or doing everything with my right ring finger touching the object ( such as putting the keys in the door, applying makeup, anything has to be with my right hand with my ring finger touching) this has been going on since I was 8 and I’ve gone to countless therapists and am currently on Prozac which has helped to an extent, but I’d like to see if there’s anyone out there with similar rituals or any advice? Also, every time I try to stop my rituals and like quit my ocd cold turkey SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS and just further perpetuates my fear and makes the OCD stronger ;(

Perfectionism OCD

Username: Lavender

Date posted: 4y ago

I have a question. Is excessive note taking an OCD thing? Like if I have to outline a chapter I leave nothing out. Sometimes my outline is more pages than the chapter. Also I heard that constantly using new materials is an OCD thing. Like always starting new notebooks, getting new pens, restarting imperfect flash cards, etc. I never really struggle with perfectionism but maybe I do on a mild or moderate level. It does affect my functioning a little bit in terms of things taking forever to do but it’s not severe mental distress.

Username: Bellarose_01

Date posted: 46w ago

Ocd

My OCD is getting really exhausting, it makes me take double the amount of time in almost everything. I really don’t want it to be part of my life. I have had OCD for as long as I can remember, and mine goes through phases where some months it’s less things to do, but for the last few months it has been crazy. I have intrusive thoughts and bad anxiety, if I don’t stick to my routine or do things a certain number of times my brain involves it with something bad is going to happen, and if it doesn’t feel perfect to me I have to do it again. It is just getting so annoying at this point and I need to learn how to always stay at a low amount of OCD, because I know that it will never fully go away but I want to get it down as much as possible.

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