OCD symptoms regarding minimalism and rearranging things?!
Question: OCD symptoms regarding minimalism and rearranging things!?
I hear a lot about hoarding as being a symptom of OCD behavior, but was just wondering if anyone has or knows others who have had or have symptoms regarding rearranging things like furniture or other items, and storing them or throwing them away to give the place a more minimalistic feel!. I'm not talking about minimalism in regards to fashion or art, but like throwing things out and rearranging things very close together while leaving most of the room empty!. Does anyone else have this or know what it means (subconsciously)!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
i have this problem, and have had for years!. i didnt realise i had a problem until i started living with flatmates/partners etc!.
i will throw things out even if i like them, i also throw out other people's possessions if i think they are taking up space!. once i get into trouble for that, i start throwing things out when they are asleep!.
i will always hoard then throw out, or sell and convince myself if i need it in the future, i will get another one!. i hide things from myself so i can throw them out when ive found them!.
my ocd also extends to writing all in lower case because there is more of a sense of symmetry!. i suggest going to a therapist and talking out what is triggering this behaviour!. i have this along side a mental illness but unfortunately the medicine for my illness triggers my ocd, so talking is the only way to get through it!.
i hope you can find some help, i feel your pain!Www@Answer-Health@Com
i will throw things out even if i like them, i also throw out other people's possessions if i think they are taking up space!. once i get into trouble for that, i start throwing things out when they are asleep!.
i will always hoard then throw out, or sell and convince myself if i need it in the future, i will get another one!. i hide things from myself so i can throw them out when ive found them!.
my ocd also extends to writing all in lower case because there is more of a sense of symmetry!. i suggest going to a therapist and talking out what is triggering this behaviour!. i have this along side a mental illness but unfortunately the medicine for my illness triggers my ocd, so talking is the only way to get through it!.
i hope you can find some help, i feel your pain!Www@Answer-Health@Com