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New ocd theme
user123
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I have recently developed a new ocd theme. I have ocd but it’s usually about relationships in my life and this is completely new.
It’s to do with the washing in the house. I am part of a family of four. Me my mum dad and older sister. She’s 3 years older than me. I’m 20 and she’s 23.
I just feel like if I put out dirty clothes to the wash etc they go missing. Our wash also has a really long turnover. It could take three weeks for something to come back. We have everyone’s clothes in together for the wash and my parents do them.
I’m anxious to even throw dirty stuff into the wash because what if I don’t get them back? My older sister and my stuff often gets mixed up as well which also stresses me out. Socks don’t ever come out as pairs either in the wash.
I don’t know how to put a wash on and yes it’s embarrassing. But is that what I should start doing? Get a laundry basket and do my own washing? I feel like I’ll even find doing that stressful. I’m so embarrassed and feel so stupid but I’m so anxious about this.
I also am anxious about how people dress themselves. How do they know what pants to wear for example? How do people buy clothes in shops and online when there is so much out there? I’m genuinely not fit for adulthood and am scared.
If anyone has anyone advice
It’s to do with the washing in the house. I am part of a family of four. Me my mum dad and older sister. She’s 3 years older than me. I’m 20 and she’s 23.
I just feel like if I put out dirty clothes to the wash etc they go missing. Our wash also has a really long turnover. It could take three weeks for something to come back. We have everyone’s clothes in together for the wash and my parents do them.
I’m anxious to even throw dirty stuff into the wash because what if I don’t get them back? My older sister and my stuff often gets mixed up as well which also stresses me out. Socks don’t ever come out as pairs either in the wash.
I don’t know how to put a wash on and yes it’s embarrassing. But is that what I should start doing? Get a laundry basket and do my own washing? I feel like I’ll even find doing that stressful. I’m so embarrassed and feel so stupid but I’m so anxious about this.
I also am anxious about how people dress themselves. How do they know what pants to wear for example? How do people buy clothes in shops and online when there is so much out there? I’m genuinely not fit for adulthood and am scared.
If anyone has anyone advice
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