O.c.d.

Obsessive? Yes. Absolutely. Compulsive? No, not at all.

Organizing is my middle name. From the time I was 11 years old, if I had more than 5 of anything, I made a catalogue listing all pertinent info for whatever it was -- my 45 rpm records were the first. I have lists, spreadsheets, and databases, as appropriate, for all kinds of things -- casino chips and tokens (only from casinos I've been to), golf divot fixers (small collection), my topical stamp collection, CDs (alphabetically by composer). DVDs and VHS tapes are also alphabetical (by movie title) on the shelves, and so are the spices and herbs in the cupboard. My excuse for both is that there are so many, it's the only way I can find anything.

Maybe I'm just compulsive about being obsessed.

Oh sure! Blame your DAD!!! Let Mom off! You know what they say, "It takes two to tango!" And everyone in this neck of the woods as heard stories about those wild mountain women!!! (help you out all I can Gary!)

Thanks Terry! I need all the help I can get.

There's no doubt I have OCD. My first recollection of it was back in my high school days.

It is nothing I am proud of, and I think most of us who have it tend to hide it. However, as of late I realize it's nothing to be ashamed of, and although it isn't certain how one developes it (or is born with it), it's just the way it is, and believe me it doesn't just go away and you can't force it, or "wish" it to disappear. I do take a prescription drug which lessens its effect on me, but I am certain I'll have it forever.

Monk, on the TV series, is OCD. I am at least that bad, if not worse.

My primary compulsions have to do with the numbers -- doing certain things an even number of times, and a certain number of times. Of course there are other compulsions, such as the feeling I must do certain things at the same time each day. And others, many others.

I have probably wasted entire months of my life if all the compulsions and the time they take to complete are added together.

Just yesterday I was talking with my family doctor about OCD. He told me that the cause still isn't known for certain. He also said that back in his medical school days, doctors with OCD were actually admired because they usually were more thorough that others.

Related to coin collecting, my OCD possibly contributes to my never ending desire to complete collections regardless of the quality of coins in the set; my desire to have at least two of each collected coin which I can afford; my wish to have coin albums of the same brand, displayed together on the same shelf; and my preference of even year (1900, 1940, 2000, 2006) coins in my collections.

So, I'm out of the closet. I have OCD! I'm not mentally unbalanced, I just have a fairly rare disorder, which I wish I didn't have. But, it makes life interesting!!

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Originally posted by crystalk64

I am NEVER done!!! Must keep buying Buffalo nickels regardless of how many I need or don't need!

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1913-D; MS 65






1919-P; MS 64

O.k. Well thanks for your opinions. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
Gary, thanks for coming out of the closet on the forum.

Steve

"A place for evrything and everything in its place."

I'm probably borderline OCD, what with all my lists and files and whatnot. It's not just coins, it's everything. My closet is grouped by season and color, my coupons are in order by expiration date, my spice rack is not in alphabetical order but I'm getting to that... I'm also very superstitious, I think the two may be connected. I'm convinced my hockey team will win if I wear this shirt and those earrings to the game. Go ahead and laugh, I laugh at myself for the silliness sometimes!

Rachel