IIN that I count letters in words I hear or see throughout my day?

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  • urrichxub
    11 years ago | pl

    I have OCD and do something somewhat similar to you. When I see words on signs, on commercials, on books, etc., in my head I repeat the words in very specific pattern. For example, if I see a sign that says "Call now for a free trial" I say it in my head like this:

    Call now for a free trial

    Lairt eerf a rof won lac

    Lairt eerf a rof won lac

    Call now for a free trial

    That might not even make sense to anyone. Basically, I can say any word backwards. It's quite annoying and can be exhausting!

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    • SoNotNormalGirl
      11 years ago | pl

      Actually that's kind of impressive. I know what you mean about it being exhausting though.

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      • urrichxub
        11 years ago | pl

        I have had OCD for as long as I can remember. I'm 34 years old and never told anyone about it until five years ago. The few people I have told are always impressed with that "quirk" of mine.

        How long have you counted letters? Is there anything else you do? Have you been to a doctor? =)

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