My label insanity!!

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Ever since I was a very young child, I have had this compulsion with labels, these are clothing and soft toy labels or tags. I put my finger or toes in the label and sometimes twist it around a bit.

I get this feeling of safety when I do it. Im almost 21, Ive tried to stop before because it can be pretty embarrassing. I lasted 2 days, then I did it without even realising!!

I know it sounds weird, I want to know if this is a common habit. I always wondered why I do it, it would be useful to understand why I do it.

thanks

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  • Allistalla
    11 years ago

    Is it wierd I thought you were going to talk about insane poeple ?

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  • RomeoDeMontague
    10 years ago

    I will give you the dictionary definition of insanity. It is marker by illogical/irrational behaviour with an irriational/illogical mind set. So those of us more rational are technically sane and anyone who does not think like that is by definition is insane. Definitions are fun aren't they?

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  • Cosmicgiggle
    13 years ago

    Just a severe case of OCD. Doesn't matter whether it manifests through your label obsession or washing your hands until they blister. It's the same problem: NOT DOING IT ANYMORE WILL FRUSTRATE YOU MORE!!! When you do it, every time, ""It's not me, it's my OCD!". I would see a psychiatrist because it is a psychiatric disorder and is not that uncommon. Medication and some OCD counseling will definitely help.....trust me. But remember, DON'T FIGHT IT... you're just setting yourself up if you do. Get the help. Best of luck.

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  • riddermarknomad
    14 years ago

    i have a similar habit to kristin's with soft edges...it just feels nice to rub edges of clothing with a particular feeling to it(fingers are sensitive?)...its even better with hard candy in my mouth....

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  • nothing2
    14 years ago

    yeah i sleep alot i think thats a habit i picked up as a kid

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  • kristin
    14 years ago

    This is definitely not a common habit, but a lot of us have habits from when we were little that we find hard to break. I, for instance, had the habit of rubbing my hands obsessively on the corners of soft blankets because it gave me a safe feeling. I catch myself doing it now every once in a while. Also, I use to call hair ties "pretties" and I actually thought they were called that until I was in fourth grade. Sometimes, I catch myself calling them that now, but not very often. The point is, a lot of people probably have some weird habit that developed from an early age. Hope I helped.:)

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  • Rykan
    13 years ago

    Perhaps it's related to us bunch of weirdos who like rubbing the labels?

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