I'm sorry if this is redundant, but does anyone have a severe desire for perfection with their OCD? I've been realizing lately how upset/stressed I get when I do certain things that interfere with my excessively high expectations.
For example, I accidentally hit the side of my tire today when I was at the drive through (depositing my paycheck). I was so upset about the possibility of messing up my tire, even though it was fine. For some reason, I just can't let things go. I was running a million possibilities through my head (maybe the tire will no longer be the same, my car won't look as nice, etc.).
I have a similar problem if I pay a bill late. I'll be so upset that I want to cry. I feel like I've permanently ruined my standing with the bank, and that my credit record with them will be forever tarnished. I know it's ridiculous, but I get so anxious.
I think this relates to my issue with clothing. I have a lot of nice things, but I never wear any of them. I'm too afraid that they won't look as nice after they are washed a few times, so I simply won't wear them. It's silly, but I would get so anxious and paranoid, if an outfit of mine got dingy from being washed.
I don't know if this makes sense to all of you or not, but it's been a problem for me. Most people get upset about these types of things, but I dwell on them for long periods of time...
For example, I accidentally hit the side of my tire today when I was at the drive through (depositing my paycheck). I was so upset about the possibility of messing up my tire, even though it was fine. For some reason, I just can't let things go. I was running a million possibilities through my head (maybe the tire will no longer be the same, my car won't look as nice, etc.).
I have a similar problem if I pay a bill late. I'll be so upset that I want to cry. I feel like I've permanently ruined my standing with the bank, and that my credit record with them will be forever tarnished. I know it's ridiculous, but I get so anxious.
I think this relates to my issue with clothing. I have a lot of nice things, but I never wear any of them. I'm too afraid that they won't look as nice after they are washed a few times, so I simply won't wear them. It's silly, but I would get so anxious and paranoid, if an outfit of mine got dingy from being washed.
I don't know if this makes sense to all of you or not, but it's been a problem for me. Most people get upset about these types of things, but I dwell on them for long periods of time...