put off everything important

[MICHAELJAY]

I can't seem to do anything that i need to do. It is about to distroy my life.  I'm not sure why but i never open mail that is reallly important. For instance certified mail from the IRS that I can't open even though i know i have to.
I don't do work that needs to be done until the customer is calling then i try to rush it and it never goes they way it should. I pay everything late even though i have the money (some times). I know there are fees and interest i just wait.
My credit is totaly shot and i am bringing down my family.
I know this sound so stupid just do it. why can't I?

[andrew41968]

OMG. I am so happy I found this forum.I too have OCD...My clothes have to be hung a certain way.  My underwear drawer has to be separated from my socks...My socks have to aligned in a way that wont drive me crazy....I am never satisfied when it comes to writing.Should I write lower case or SHOULD I RIGHT UPPER CASE....Ihave to have a calender because I have to write down  birth.dates etc.....When shower...I have the same routine....I start to panic if I am running low in gel toothpaste mouthwash....Iook at my alarm clock 6 times every night to make sure it goes off....When I Shower at the local pool I wash my feet at least 8 times because of the germs on the floor....Guys I lost alot of time in my life going through this..this is just some.....OCD *****...but as long as you r happy...then accept it I guess..thats what i try to live buy....Andrew OCD guy......Can anyone relate....?

[MJIthewriter]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have the same problem. I can't start something readily...Once I start it, I have to keep working on it. If i get interrupted then that's it...  I have a hard time finishing things as well.

[BlondieGirl]

I also suffer from the same disorder Michael.  From the information that I have read to date, it could possibly be Adult ADD.  That is a form of Attention Deficit Disorder that is commonly a problem with hyperactive children.  There are some ADD books that say that many adults have a form of it.  I have great difficulty staying focused on one task at a time.  We think differently than other people who are "linear".  ADD people are highly creative and actually many are even genius level like Albert Einstein.  The key is to work from a To Do List but only put one item on the list at a time.  What has helped me is to use a timer and work for 15 minutes on that 1 item that you decide is the most important and then rest for 5 minutes.  It has also helped when I call a buddy and commit to doing a task and then call back when I have completed it.  I'm no expert but I hope this helps you a little bit. Take care of yourself.  You are not alone. My favorite expression is "A shared sorrow is half a sorrow; a shared joy is twice a joy!  Good Luck!

[amber15]

Im sorry to say that i dont know how to help. But i can honestly say i know where your coming from. i also suffer from OCD and its hard and miserable. i suggest going to the doctor though, i would if i could afford it.

[amber15]

Im sorry to say that i dont know how to help. But i can honestly say i know where your coming from. i also suffer from OCD and its hard and miserable. i suggest going to the doctor though, i would if i could afford it.