OCD and being CFBC

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spectrachic

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Nov-5 5:40 pm

I have a mild/moderate case of OCD and I have very specific rituals/routines that I feel like I must do every day. If my routine gets interrupted, I get extremely agitated and anxious. It's part of the reason I don't want kids--they are way too spontaneous/unpredictable for me. I wonder how many other people with OCD feel the same way? And if people with OCD do have kids, I wonder if they are just absolutely miserable?

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Nov-5 5:54 pm

I do not have OCD, but some of my behaviors are very similar and have led me to think (in the past) I might have mild OCD.

I have ADHD and although I'm very upbeat/hyper, most people who know me through work or casually would never guess it. I am VERY responsible, hyperorganized, somewhat of a perfectionist, etc. But routines are what keep me this way. I function like a person without ADHD because I have learned to compensate for my disorder through making detailed lists and developing routines and strict methods whenever possible. Kids would NOT fit into that well at all.

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Nov-6 12:38 pm

I don't have OCD; I have CDO - similar to OCD except it's in alphabetical order like it's supposed to be! LOL

I am definitely most comfortable in a routine and there are some things I will go out of my way to correct ASAP (DH leaving the kitchen cabinets open is a huge peeve of mine!)

I don't know how I would tolerate having a young child in the house. Sometimes I can barely stand how DH and the dogs mess up my order. ;)

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Nov-6 1:04 pm

I've never been diagnosed with OCD but I do think I have some tendencies. I must have a certain level of ritual and routine in my life, and I get nervous just thinking about visiting places that are unfamiliar. I also have a significant need for quiet, calm, and personal time, and being CFBC with a DH who also is CFBC creates the ideal lifestyle for both of us. The older I get, the more I enjoy solitary activities or activities with just DH. I don't have a huge need to spend time with friends or cultivate significant friendships. I do much better with acquaintances where the commitment level is low.

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Nov-7 2:15 pm

I actually tend to get stressed out if my routine is too rigid. I try to limit committing myself to more than one night a week of an activity that is at a certain time and day each week (for example, right now it's a dog obedience class, sometimes it might be an exercise class). Luckily my job allows some flexibility - sometimes I go in at 7:30, sometimes 9. I always figure if I had kids I would have no choice but to get them to daycare/school/activities on a regular schedule and it would drive me crazy! Plus, as someone else said - I need lots of quiet "me" time where I don't have to answer to anyone else or do anything I don't want to. Obviously there wouldn't be any time like that with kids.