Confessions about my OCD

If you have followed my blog for any time at all I am sure 
you have come to realized that I truly am diagnosed OCD.  
I have struggled with obsessive compulsions for years but have only recently 

been officially diagnosed. I could chose to be bitter or angry about this speed bump in my life, 
but I choose to laugh at myself and have fun with it! Understand though that
 OCD is a real disorder and it can be frustrating for whomever might suffer from this disorder, 
and please be patient with those of us who do.

With saying all of this, I thought I would share 
some of my odd and strange obsessions.

1) Not stepping on cracks is not just for children...I cannot bring myself to do it either!

In fact, at my job we have carpet squares and I catch myself not stepping on the seams.

2) I count everything {steps, people, cars, billboards, window panes....}

3) I color code my planner. Seriously!

Oh, and my closet.

4) I have to double check and triple check most things I do.

5) My mind is constantly running and thinking.

I actually have missed hearing what people are saying because my brain will not chill out.

6) I cannot sit down and work at a dirty desk.

7) I can never use too much lysol or bleach!

8) I have a difficult time sleeping because my obsessive thinking.

9) You can move anything and I will notice!

10) Some say my creativity and OCD are linked.

11) I continually tap my leg/foot.

12) I clean my dish gloves and vacuum.

13) I notice way too many details!

14) I avoid at all costs shaking someone's hand or hugging.

Lately, I have been better at allowing hugs from my family.

15) I click the lock button three times on my car before getting out.

16) My skin crawls if someone coughs near me.

17) Everything I do has to be an equal or an even number.

18) I get super frustrated if the price of gas does not come out even.

19) Sometimes I think I am beyond a compulsion then I end up doing it 10 times worse.

20) My co-workers use my OCD against me. It is funny though.

21) OCD meds are massively frustrating. They are suppose to help your symptoms

however it actually makes you super thirsty and makes your brain foggy.

22) When putting things in alphabetical order I have to go through the entire alphabet.

23) I CANNOT stand for my food to touch on my plate.

I even eat veggie soup one type of veggie at a time.

24) I try extremely hard not to use public restrooms, but when I have to

I carry wipes in my purse.

25) I will look away to avoid triggering an obsession.

26) Stacks of paper can never be straight enough.

28) I do yoga to practice relaxing.

29) I have a very rigid morning routine.

30) I have so many more but I really wanted to stop at number 30.