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OCD Me!

26,675 2,340 June 27, 2006 at 09:59 PM
Time to 'fess up...

We all have strange habits/superstitions/compulsions. Give it up--let's hear yours.

Here are a couple of mine. I have a strange distaste for odd numbers. If I can control something and I have a choice between even or odd--for example, my home theater receiver volume displays in digits--I will always choose an even number.

I also "write" phrases with my finger on any surface (the arm of my chair, the car door, my thigh) that I hear on the television, radio, etc. I alternate between cursive and print, and sometimes I try to keep up with whomever I'm copying. For example, if the news is on and the anchor says "a shocking double murder in the District this evening," I will be scribbling this phrase on the couch cushion to my right.

I've also practiced wiping my butt with my left hand in case my right hand gets cut off or mangled in some horrible accident.

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06-27-2006 at 10:57 PM.
06-27-2006 at 10:57 PM.
Good thread VQ. Share more poop-fling ocd's vomit
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veritablequandary
06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
On the very rare occasions that I go to McDonald's, Wendy's, or Burger King, I always eat all of my fries before I start on my burger.
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06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
Quote from MoreToys :
I am infamous for dropping change and leaving it as a calling card where ever I may sleep. But if I see coins on the ground I feel obligate to pick them up. I feel that if lady luck or the grand master has put them in my path, and I am being arrogant and snooty by not taking them.
Yes exactly! Who am I temp fate??
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ashley032
06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
06-27-2006 at 10:59 PM.
I Have to get the mail too. Hubby wont even think about it cause I get crazy about it. Not sure why but I absolutely have to get the mail.
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06-27-2006 at 11:01 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:01 PM.
Quote from veritableqndry :
I do that too! And it needs to be an even number. I'll even pour my tea (unsweetened decaffienated) to just the right level so that I can drink it in an even number of swallows.
Rofl2 I do that too! Or if something has an extra swallow in it but it would take me to 9..I won't do it.
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06-27-2006 at 11:01 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:01 PM.
Quote from SuperNinja :
I try to work as little as possible.
Yep... my mantra... lol
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06-27-2006 at 11:02 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:02 PM.
u guys are effin crazy

weirdos on the internet!!!
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Autumn | Staff
06-27-2006 at 11:02 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:02 PM.
Ohh...I know another one...I can't stand being in a dark room with the door closed and the light shining through the other side. It seems too spooky for me.

I also can't sleep without a blanket. Even if I'm hot I still have to have a sheet over me. I don't know why.
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06-27-2006 at 11:03 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:03 PM.
Quote from Autumn :
Rofl2 I do that too! Or if something has an extra swallow in it but it would take me to 9..I won't do it.
I get mad when the waiter/waitress brings me another glass before I've finished the one I'm working on... farks up my whole counting system laugh out loud But, I also get mad if s/he doesn't bring another beverage... I'm conflicted laugh out loud
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06-27-2006 at 11:04 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:04 PM.
Quote from Autumn :
Ohh...I know another one...I can't stand being in a dark room with the door closed and the light shining through the other side. It seems too spooky for me.

I also can't sleep without a blanket. Even if I'm hot I still have to have a sheet over me. I don't know why.
Cuz the monsters will getcha!
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06-27-2006 at 11:05 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:05 PM.
Quote from veritableqndry :
I get mad when the waiter/waitress brings me another glass before I've finished the one I'm working on... farks up my whole counting system laugh out loud But, I also get mad if s/he doesn't bring another beverage... I'm conflicted laugh out loud
I know! I want to say..."When you see me get down to the last 10 sips...bring me another drink"..but then she'd look at me like I was nuts, lol.
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06-27-2006 at 11:06 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:06 PM.
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np - remote desktop?

hehe
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06-27-2006 at 11:06 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:06 PM.
Quote from Autumn :
I know! I want to say..."When you see me get down to the last 10 sips...bring me another drink"..but then she'd look at me like I was nuts, lol.
You are so right.
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06-27-2006 at 11:07 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:07 PM.
Oh...and also I usually eat my food one by one. Like if we went and got chicken fingers and french fries...I wouldn't eat them together..I'd have to eat one first..and then the other.

Also...I like to chew ice. I have it down to a science...who has the best ice to chew, etc (Sonic, btw..in case anyone is wondering)

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Cuz the monsters will getcha!
Damn skippy!
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06-27-2006 at 11:07 PM.
06-27-2006 at 11:07 PM.
Quote from Autumn :
Rofl2 I do that too! Or if something has an extra swallow in it but it would take me to 9..I won't do it.
Hehe. Your (and VQ) OCD would line up well with one of mine then, no matter how little is left at the bottom of the cup I always finish it with two quick sips.
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