I read with pens and carry them wherever i go.

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Ever since I was about 10 years old, I have carried a pen wherever I go. If I don't, I feel like I've lost something and I have to grab one or else I freak out (I even induced a panic attack once).

Also, when I read books or online or even watch a movie with subtitles, I need a pen. I flip the pen in my hand so I follow the words and if I don't read this way I feel like I'm going to explode or something. I feel like I don't understand what I just read even though I did, unless I am holding a pen.

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  • Bowerbird
    14 years ago

    I'd say that's pretty normal. What I wanna know is, is it normal that I read the word pens as "penis?"

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  • turquoise
    14 years ago

    I think it's just a habit that you've formed during your life. It's not bad or anything, I mean I hate when I'm out and I don't have a pen with me. But not to the extent that you do.

    But if this is a thing that is affecting your life in a bad way like the panic attack, maybe you should speak with a mental health professional. I'm not positive, but this behavior seems linked to OCD.

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  • idk
    14 years ago

    lol thats not weird...it is just something unique about u. most people have somthing that just urks them if they do it or sumthing. i know i do lol.

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    I love to hold pens and when my teacher says "pens down", i put it down but then i pick it up again and i have to be holding it or i get really annoyed or panicky. so your not alone

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  • IveGotBallsOfSteal
    14 years ago

    same here! I even have pens when I have nothing to write on.

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  • digitalnasties
    14 years ago

    i allways lost my pens, nomatter what!

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