Advice: Ask Aunt Sally

Dear Aunt Sally

I am pretty sure I'm developing OCD to the point where it's taking over my life.

I first noticed I was slightly obsessive about things at uni when I got increasingly annoyed at my housemates for not putting thing back in the place they should be. Then I found myself routinely tapping things as part of a ritual in the morning before I left the house.

Now I've graduated, it's got much worse - I cannot relax until everything in my house or on my desk at work is just so, even double or triple checking things are just as Ieft them. I know it's irrational but it doesn't stop me from doing it. As you can imagine, this takes up a lot of time and makes it hard for me to see guys (or even my mates). My boss has definitely noticed too.

I've seen the doctor but to be honest I don't have much faith in them helping me. Can you suggest anything to break this horrible cycle?

Thanks
Micheldever


Aunt Sally says...

I’m sorry what was your issue? You lost me about four lines in. I think rather them worry about tapping things you should worry about your lack of a personality.

Were you born this way (dull) or has it recently developed? Seriously, it’s no wonder you can’t get laid or make friends if this is how you go on.

I don’t know how people roll in Micheldever (???) but if this is what keeps you guys up at night then I’m not sure I could be bothered. Why don’t you take a trip to Calcutta or somewhere where people have real bloody problems?

What on earth is going on in your head if you think talking to me is going to be more constructive then talking to a doctor? Don’t they do waiting rooms in Micheldever?

Stop making excuses and feeling sorry for yourself. The real problem is you’re a billy-no-mates, and whining at me won’t change that. I’m not sure if I even believe your OCD hell, I think you’re making excuses for your social incompetence. Get a new wardrobe, get a life coach, someone who could be bothered with people like you (…maybe Gok Wan) and get to a bar.

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