By Jen_NM - 16/12/2013 18:16 - United States - San Antonio

Today, my OCD has got so bad that I took over 10 pictures of my house's power outlets before leaving, just so I could view them later to reassure myself that no appliances were plugged in. FML
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Jen_NM tells us more.

Jen_NM 8

Thanks for all the comments, I've enjoyed reading them. Just for a little background, my biggest issue is my hair straightener. Years ago I left it unplugged and caused a burn to the countertop. Since then I obsessively check to make sure it's off, and now other things make me paranoid as well. OCD behaviors are strange, because you often know that you're being completely irrational. Anyhow, I'm really trying to ease up and lately I've managed to get by with just the one picture to reassure myself that the straightening iron is unplugged. I do plan to get help if it progresses, but can't really afford it at this time.

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Top comments

jazzy_123 20

At least you're saving money. I never unplug anything >,<

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brainymes 30

I'm probably going to get thumbed down for this, but that honestly sounds worthy of treatment of some sort. What's next, pictures of your pictures to make sure those first ones are real?

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octobermtn 1

When you get to the point that you have to call it CDO because it needs to be alphabetized, that's when you definitely need help.

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Likian5 26

Looks like it's time for medication if simple OCD is that bad...

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kitcatjb 12

Atleast your saving money! Also, better be safe than sorry!

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HopeDawn 13

I just want to stand up on OP's behalf. I have spent the better part of the last three years trying to get a grip on my ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Here's some things that can happen in these situations: 1.) OP's on meds and getting help, but it isn't working. 2.) She is just barely starting treatment. 3.) She doesn't want to use meds because they can cause some MAJOR problems. I feel sorry for OP. It's hard having to be constantly plagued with fear like that. :/

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UsernameTaken14 18

Hey! Don't feel so bad, you're frugal and that's not a bad thing :)

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perdix 29

It should be "has gotten." While you may have some OCD, it seems that you're pretty happy-go-lucky and loosey-goosey about your grammar. :D

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gracehi 31

Yeah, I noticed that too. I thought about pointing it out but I was like, "Nah. That would be obnoxious." ;P

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Jen_NM 8

I did notice that but can't do anything to fix it. I was having a bad day, so screw proper grammar ;)

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BuckNekkid 22

evidently your ocd doesn't affect your use of english

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Levvy 22

Dear "lol im so OCD, I have to have my desk tidy" people: This is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Sounds a lot less cute and fun and quirky now, doesn't it?

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Levvy 22

To clarify: I mean the OP's story is an example of how it tends to actually be. Not that the OP's story is an example of gag-worthy "lol so quirky" behavior.

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talicaroxi 25

I like you. I know a few people that diagnose themselves with shot because they think it's cool to have

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Ubehage 32

Does the pictures show, if you plugged anything in just before you left ? :)

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worldclassrager 39

Well I think you need to keep track of what you plug in...and with your OCD it can be very organized....

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