[jmo531]

I honestly dont even know why I am posting about this. I know its petty. I know it is but I am bothered by it so much.

I was going through the forum looking at posts and I was triggered by someone's "number of posts".

When I saw it, I freaked out and now I am looking really stupid posting about it.

are you upset because they have posted a lot? if that is it, why? xoxox pat

[kimmydawn]

(((((((((((((jen))))))))))))) there is a certain number or set of numbers that i grew up being told to fear and they still put panic in me to this day!

kd

[Parker10]

If it affected you, there is no reason to feel stupid posting about it. It obviously upset you for some reason, and I hope you know the reason even tho we don't, and that your coping skills help you deal with it in a healthy way !

[(JD)]

The very fact that something upset you is reason enough to post! I don't mind members who post alot, as long as it's some type of support for another.. (what I didn't say in that is, if someone is just posting to post... that get's "old" to me rather quickly.)

[jmo531]

It wasnt the # of posts that bothered me, it was the actual numbers itself.

((((((((((((((((((Susan))))))))))))))))))

You are not a blabber mouth. I love to read your posts

Yes Kimmy, It was the sequence of numbers that really got to me.


I went to Barnes and Noble and purchased a book and OCD and Anxiety Disorders. I needed reassurance

Until I can start seeing this new therapist, I need to read and feel comforted that I am not a freak.

[jmo531]

Thank you Ozzie

[obsids]

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I think I know what you are talking about.

*big hugs*

Those numbers can't hurt you. And you are not stupid for feeling anxiety about it. They make me a little nervous too.

[jmo531]

Thank you Obsids.

I just dont want to see them again

[Nerak]

You are not a freak at all. (((((((((((jmo)))))))))))

[wi_fighter]

Jen, you're not stupid or a freak. I hope your book helps. (((((((((((((Jen)))))))))))

[CedarS]

You are not stupid, you are not a freak. Your reactions are not petty.

You have your own wisdom, you get to be a unique individual and also have lots in common with others. Your reactions and feelings and responses are important.

Don't be silly, you're not stupid. I monopolize the market on stupidity. Hehehehehe Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

[BlueFaith]

((((((((jmo)))))))))

no, no ,no!!! You are NOT stupid! If it bothered you then you have every reason in the world to post about it!! I'm glad you did.

-Jennifer-

[jmo531]

I love the support and reassurance I have recieved but somehow......I still feel bothered.

Huggles,

Jen

P.S. I dont mean to sound unappreciative

[GreyGoose]

I can relate to the numbers and number sequence thing as a sufferer of OCD. For a long time, I have been afraid to use the number 6 because in my mind, it is too close to the "mark of the beast". 3 and 7 are safe numbers because they are found in the Bible a lot. I have to tap my heel on the floor 3 times each night before crawling into bed and when I take my morning walk, I can go either one or three laps around the block but for some crazy reason, never two. If I end up taking two laps then I MUST take a final third lap just to "finish the job" and so that nothing "bad" will happen that day. I have other issues regarding numbers to but I can't remember them all right now.

- Regards, GreyGoose

[jmo531]

Oh GG..............

Your right on with the # 6...AHHHHHHHHHHH

I'm cringing. It was awful. there were several in a row and I too associate that # the same way you do and it makes me feel very afraid and paniky.

I too have my safe #'s...4 being my safest, I avoid all numbers that the # 6 (cringe) creates, for example, 12, 18, 24 etc. I blink 4 times before i got to sleep at night, and when I worked, I had to sent my alarm and I would check and re-check more times then I can count. I always feared that I didnt set it right and even when I calmed my mind to the point where I thought it was right, 5 minutes later I would be up checking and rechecking and I was never able to convince myself that I did it right.

I think that why I got so upset the other day when I saw this # (cringe) 4 times in a row then when I would look at the clock and it would end in that same # it just freaked me out.

I am rambling, sorry.

Thank you GG for understanding what I am saying and identifying with my feelings.

[GreyGoose]

It's like if I had to set my alarm clock to 6:00 so I could make it to work on time, I'd probably set it to 7:00 and end up getting fired. Ahhh...just can't win!.