Is it normal that my body has to be even?

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Okay so the easiest way to explain this is, say if someone were to poke me in my left arm, i have to poke myself in the right arm in the exact same place as i was poked on my left arm. However if i poked myself to hard in the right arm i would have to repoke myself on my left arm to make the pressure even on both sides. I have to keep poking myself until my body feels as though the pressure is even. Is this normal? Is it a symptom of something?

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  • disthing
    9 years ago

    OCD

    It's irrational.

    No it's not normal.

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    • Ladybugger22
      9 years ago

      Wow i had no idea.. Is this for certain or just a suggestion?

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      • disthing
        9 years ago

        Well I'm not a psychologist and this is the internet - so it can only be a suggestion.

        But irrational, ritualistic and repetitive behaviour like this is a pretty common sign of OCD: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive–compulsive_disorder

        Most mental health problems are simply extremes of normal behaviour, and in your case, this may not be behaviour extreme enough for a genuine diagnosis, or to really affect your life negatively.

        You've just got to be careful, as ritualistic OCD-type behaviour can get worse and worse.

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    So if you poop do you have to peep too?

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  • Owly
    9 years ago

    I do it, my brother does it. It's a minor form of OCD by my reckoning; no need to worry. It does take a long time to drop... and it's a nuisance. I hated it as a kid.

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  • Gspyder
    9 years ago

    I remember doing this (along with other quirks that are signs of OCD) when I was a kid. I guess I grew out of it lucky.

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  • green_boogers
    9 years ago

    Obsession with symmetry is an Asian characteristic.

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    • Ladybugger22
      9 years ago

      Well as a white british female, i guess i can rule that cause out

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  • reminiscent
    9 years ago

    I actually have a need to feel even tho not if someone pokes me...so maybe not as extream as you.
    but I cant wear bracelets unless I wear the same kind/amount on both wrists.
    And when I eat foid I chew an even amount on both sides of my mouth.
    if my bf messages my hands he has to do both so I feel more even.

    I would personally say a little ocd but im not an expert or a psychologist.

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    • reminiscent
      9 years ago

      I actually made a thread myself asking about ocd yesterday :)

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      • RoseIsabella
        9 years ago

        I'm a little OCD too.

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    • Ladybugger22
      9 years ago

      Yes! I do the same thing with chewing food, i have to chew the exact same amount on each side before i swallow something. Thank you for your input!

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      • reminiscent
        9 years ago

        Your welcome ^_^

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