today's topic for the blog every day in may challenge is things that make me uncomfortable, which essentially is a list of things you should know about me. i have ocd and a panic & anxiety disorder so you already know right there that this list will be long...
-my face being touched
-being too close to my face
-other people driving
-driving in general
-racy movies, shows, or commercials
-my feet being touched
-driving next to semi trucks on the freeway
-crowded places
-grocery shopping
-being put in the position to choose where to eat or go
-hosting parties or get-togethers
-my belly being touched
-kind of being touched in general
-kissing on the lips
-preparing food
-germs
-public restrooms
-bathrooms at peoples houses
-going over to someones house for the first time
-public speaking
-singing in front of a crowd
-tests
-things touching my face [i have to wear glasses, but don't because they're touching my face]
-driving to someones house for the first time and having to look for their address
-interviews
-having my photo taken [i used to model!]
-wearing non-stretchy jeans
-deadlines
-taking a shower with someone else
-disorganized psaces
-chaos
-yelling/fighting
-confrontation
-political conversations
-controversial conversations
-when other people embarrass themselves
-when i'm embarrassed
-my legs being touched
-getting a pedicure
-waiting for people in the vehicle
-laundry [the putting everything away part]
-public events
-when it's too cold or too hot outside
-wearing a bathing suit
-big cities
there are definitely many many more so i could go on, but i think that all of those things are plenty for you to understand what makes me uncomfortable. of course, most these things seem a little extreme for normal people, but because of the ocd and panic/anxiety disorder, it is a lot more of a struggle for me. but even with these things i am a pretty normal person to be around :) i've had ocd my whole life, but the panic & anxiety disorder didn't rear it's ugly head until i had my daughter, bry, 11 years ago. it's been a struggle since. i've tried medication, therapy, natural remedies... nothing has really worked, so i live with it. most days i can keep it under control, but there are days when the panic and anxiety well up so much inside of me that i have no choice but to have a panic attack. it is scary! but i just keep reminding myself that i can get through it and that i will feel better when it's over.
what makes you uncomfortable?
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