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- Hm83cran
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- 4y ago
Try writing a letter to your roommate! Don't give her all the details if you're not comfortable yet, but maybe tell her that you like things in a particular way :)
Thank you! That’s a good idea
I found it easier if there were clearly demarcated “my space” and “her space.” Her space became more or less “invisible” to me, and if anything in her space came into my space, I threw it into her space lol. She was remarkably chill about it all. We didn’t even have a discussion about the invisible line; I just began acting like it was there and she never debated it. Later in my twenties I shared a room AND a bed with my sister. There were days when I only made my half of the bed and her half was unmade lol. So it kinda stayed symmetrical lol: one half mess, one half non-mess. Yin and yang.
My sister and I used to share a room and she was a MESS! It was the worst, but I’ve gotten used to my own room now so I know this will be a shock. But thank you for the advice!
You might want to start seeing a therapist about your perfectionism. What does your perfectionism look like? Is it about overall neatness, symmetry of items, re-checking school work, re-reading, re-writing, etc.? Can you share a dorm room with a friend attending the same college that you might be able to tolerate as a roommate? Remember, a roommate in this kind of living arrangement does not have to follow your rules and may very well rebel against them.
Hello fellow OCD sufferers. I signed the lease for a mid-century 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, attached garage flat today. It’s in an artsy part of the city and they’re newer so there has always been high demand. I originally applied in 2012, was put on the waiting list, and was finalllly chosen last week. It’s supposed to be an exciting time for me, but I am beyond stressed and scared. I am the absolute worst when it comes to uncertainty, which I understand is a common theme for many OCD folks. I am wondering, how do you think a person living with (mostly) Just Right OCD can better control the stress and anxiety brought on by overwhelming worry about things they don’t know for certain and cannot control? Do you know of any books, blogs, podcasts, etc. that would help me out? Thank you for your help! s
I’m moving to college for the first time tomorrow and I’m really nervous, and I think the stress of that is making my mind spiral and look for anything else to worry about - my obsessions. Has anyone else dealt w this and if so any tips? :(
I’m about to live by myself for the first time ever and I’m very nervous!! Being alone really triggers thoughts and rumination. Anyone have tips?
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