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I can't cope if my routine changes ie; if my partner starts a new job and the hours and times are completely different to what im used to as its knocked out the routine I'm used to is this normal with OCD

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Routines, rituals, habits and repetition are all part of OCD so yes - how you're feeling sounds like 'normal for OCD' to me. Have you ever had any help with your OCD?

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Nik1971 in reply to zipperpippa

No never got any help as an ex made me feel like a fruit cake it's only now with my partner that is supportive and made me face up to it that I know I need help

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Yes OCD is very routine. Its like being addicted to drugs i was once told by a therapist. The more you feed it the worse it gets. Its also very habit like. And as you will know its extremely hard to break it.

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Nik1971 in reply to sarshlouharv

I find it hard when I'm stressed I'm a lot worse but being knocked out off my routine but it is like a drug

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