Are OCD people annoying?

[Anonymous]

I kept doing things and asking things twice and people get annoyed by me. 😅 I keep repeating words in my head like Im crazy and I keep checking things over and over again. I always keep my things in straight line my mind won't be at peace if I know its not in order like its messy like I want it in straight line order. And I keep asking questions like twice in a row lol

[sage2021]

If I had OCD or ADHD I would just tell people what you have. It will make them understand you better.

I knew a man and everyone in the apartment building where he lived used to say things behind his back - like he's not a responsible person. So I would tell them that he had ADHD and explained he couldn't help it.

[KostasKouvalis]

I have it as well, and I annoy even myself. And yeah, some stuff won't leave my mind at peace either.

One time my co-worker took like an hour to staple some pamphlets and I took them appart, because they were inconsistent. And I've lost my shit from coming home or to work and having stuff rearranged. I flipped out and started aggressively putting everything back. And I have the other characteristics you mention too. I could never date/marry another OCD person

[madewithingredients]

depends what you're ocd about. If you're ocd about the shade of green of your lawn, I'd roll my eyes. if you're ocd about safety measures when bungee jumping, I'd say you're very wise.

[Seinna]

Yes it can be, especially if they're not your friends and you make you problem their problem. I also have OCD and so does my friend... I always tried to keep it in to not bother other people even if it tortured me, while my friend would burden everyone around her with hers. My OCD improved with time while hers got worse.

[Aubrey97]

I don't remember who I was giving a ride to once, someone from work I think and I turned the volume on the radio and it went to an odd number and she started spazzing and telling me to change it to an even number and I'd have been lying if I said it wasn't annoying that she was trying to tell me what to do in my own car.

[Blackwidow678]

I'm also OCD and I can see how certain things we do don't necessarily make sense to others, but a lot of it only affects us. I think if those around you can't understand and criticize you, that's a them problem. It's literally a disease and people seem to forget that.

[dustybiker2]

I had it as a teen. Just own it and say "Don't mind my ocd it's driving me crazy today" most people these days understand and often have their own brief story about it to share when you are open.

[AviatorTom]

Not necessarily. I think we all have OCD tendencies, which can range from weak to strong.

[OtterMan68]

No. I'm OCD. When I go to church, I have to go through all the missals in my pew and fix the dog ears. I MUST do it!

[NetherlandsNar]

Can be yes. I have OCD and I am annoyed by myself

[Joshgag2000]

No because it’s a disorder and nobody should judge

[worldscolide]

Nah, because everyone is at least a little ocd

[Asker]

I mean they get mad at me if I ask the question the second time they will respond like " I've already told you and there's a hint in there's voice like they were annoyed because they thought I didn't get it once"

[Asker]

Like Im admin asisstant at work in hospital and I always ask same question twice when conducting ambulance to driver if they already finished it. And they called me out that I always repeat my questions

[worldscolide]

Man I definitely understand. I work in IT and sometimes I have to ask a question twice or more, or I have to ask it a different way, because people I'm dealing with don't always understand what I mean.

Being in it, and involved with 3d printing is a bit of an outlet for my ocd.

If they don't like it, or question it, just tell them you're insuring accuracy.

[madewithingredients]

oh, in that case, fuck them. they're old and stupid. you're young, smart, and professional. in construction, often hear "measure twice, cut once." if you're cutting a length of wood or pipe or something, you measure twice so that you only cut once, because material and time cost money.
if you're at your job, especially admin, where it's a lot communication and relaying and recording information (perfect recipe for typos and miscommunication), and I imagine especially a hospital, asking twice to confirm is just wise. i'd hire you and I'd keep you.

[Asker]

@madewithingredients well thanks I guess some people dont like asking the same question over and over. I don't know I can't calm if I know I didn't ask it twice. I need to confirm everything. Sometimes I think maybe my coworkers think Im dumb or stupid to even work there lol