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I love to count things
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I count, everything. I love to count things, pencils in the cup, 23 of them. spoons in the drawer 14, coins in my pocket... 86 cents. cars going by, birds bugs, flowers... everything. and I remember them all, I dont mind, but others think I am crazy... is this normal? to count so much, 55 words...
Do you think it's normal?
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Comments (12)
Jim_Pfoss (19247)
2009-04-12 00:51:34
Sounds like you could have a future on Sesame Street.
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EndStreet (21946)
2009-04-15 12:44:02
so how many dots in total ? :P
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GayTwink (22088)
2009-04-17 17:12:55
It could be or develop into some sort of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive disorder). OCD is where people become obsessed with things and need control over things like turning a light switch on and off, compulsively washing ones hands, or in your case, counting objects.
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Padawan (23198)
2009-05-20 15:21:40
I did the same thing when I was younger .I think it stopped after the puberty! I believe that you are also highly sensitive person!Nothing wrong with you trust me!!
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banthier (23436)
2009-05-25 14:14:39
i do that too! wow, its not just me. i try counting backwards and from side to side and stuff. great, im sounding really crazy
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Lambent (24304)
2009-06-19 13:20:04
I bet your favorite part on Sesame Street used to be when the weird vampire dude would press keys on the organ and the pipes would count up to a mystery number.
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LaceyLou (24393)
2009-06-23 00:12:12
I'm going to say its normal, but its not natural. I have a similar OCD... mine is number based like yours. I either count or make complex math equations to understand a code. for example... whats the difference between the house numbers going down the street... i find out the pattern... ehh hard to explain.
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Powerfrog (18386)
2009-07-14 19:57:57
I'm a bit like that, i also do it with reading, if there is something to read i'll make sure i read it. I don't think there is anything wrong with us, our brains are just wanting a workout, that HAS to be good... right?
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randomname2345 (25323)
2009-07-19 16:47:49
I've read about it, it's rare, but not harmful or bad.
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ladybug61809 (25862)
2009-07-21 09:41:17
i think u just have a form of ocd
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cheapeskater (26607)
2009-08-05 23:17:49
OCD probably
I have a case similar to yours, but in my case, i DON'T enjoy counting -.- It makes me tired and crud. I'll count how many letters there are in a phrase, do other crud too. It, though, enhances my math skills. :)
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chunkybongo (18981)
2009-10-29 20:39:54
You should be an accountant
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