catrific i do have the problem that qhenever i play or watch someone pkay chess i feel like i HAVE to set all the pieces straight and smack in the middle of the little box, and it does irritate whoever the other person not exactly like urs but its my compulsive habit
Julian Walker Those with OCD are born with it. You can't just develop it. Cat seems to have a cause behind or something that motivates her to do so. Like she said, it has developed from her anxiety and she most likely hasn't done this regularly before last year.
any number of stresses can trigger underlying conditions that one is predisposed to.... there is zero judgment on it. it is not uncommon for people to have their fist symptoms of several different brain-based conditions in their 20's. identifying it early enough and getting appropriate treatment is always the best case scenario.
It's nice to see you talking so openly about your mental health. I've struggled with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, and ADD basically my whole life and it can be so difficult to talk frankly about this kind of stuff. The stigma attached to mental illness can be really overpowering but the way you are able to talk about it honestly in saying that it's something you deal with and that you're working on it while maintaining your strong positivity is kind of inspiring. I feel like, so often, the only discussions you can find on mental illness is either "it's not a real illness" or "its the realest most debilitating illness"; the former is wrong and the latter is too extreme for most cases. You've managed to expose the middle ground that is most commonly experienced, which is suffering with it, living with it, and working to overcome it. It's hard, and yes it can be debilitating, but it's real. So, thank you for being so open about it.
When I was a teen I had a counting/numbers OCD problem. It got into patterns and sequences of the number 4. Not sure why. But actually it went away when I got older. Not sure why it started or stopped. But I developed other OCD behaviors later. I got very compulsive about where things were placed and if someone moved something it had to be put back where it "belonged". But I have since gotten over that as well. I think that might have been a response to feeling like I had no control at that point in my life. I guess what I am getting at is not to stress too much about it, that sometimes these things just resolve themselves as you grow. Love you Cat.
Anxiety almost ruined my life. It made me ill, making me develop a psychosomatic disorder that I'm still trying to cure. Btw, the best thing is to find trustworthy people to talk about your problems with, that's the best medicine :-)
Thank you for telling us Cat 💗 I used to be addicted to eating baking soda when my anxiety was unmedicated. I was so embarrassed about it, but once I opened up, I found out that iron supplements help, therapy and anxiety medication. It's important to talk about our issues in order to fix them I think. 💕
There is no need to feel guilty, just be you as we love you the way you are and love how you are honest with us. You're a role model and will always be one.
Taking 3 baths everyday is not only bad for the environment, but also for your body. It's going to make your skin and hair very dry, taking all the essential, natural oils out of it. It's not your fault tho everyone has something like that so just try you best to stop. It's not going to be easy at all, but I believe in u.
I have been suffering with OCD, too, and I'm so sorry that you're dealing with it! My compulsions involve food and prayer. I got severe food poisoning a few summers ago, so bad that I was bedridden for soooo long and developed an stomach ulcer on top of it. Since then, I can't eat like a normal person. When eating finger foods, I'll nibble around the part that my fingers touch and throw away the rest. When I have food in my mouth, my brain will say "it's contaminated" and I'll HAVE to spit it out. I have lost around 25ish pounds to this compulsion. My coping mechanism is prayer. Yes, lots of people pray, but I have to repeat each sentence three times and visualize the meaning in my mind. Otherwise, I'm just reciting what I've said a million times and it's not "heartfelt" enough to protect me.
Honestly Cat I've been watching you for like two years and i love how you're always so open and positive. You always bring a smile to my face! Thank you ❤
Last year I struggled a lot with anxiety and developed an OCD-linked disorder where I compulsively pick at my skin. I'd often go to the washroom then come back to the dinner table, my nose red and swollen from standing at the mirror and diminishing any blemish I could find. My family would ask what happened, and I'd say I was blowing my nose, or that I didn't think there was any difference. I'd even sometimes be caught picking my arms and feel so ashamed. It's disgusting and embarrassing and hasn't improved since it started, but it's really nice to know that other people-especially someone I look up to such as yourself-struggle with compulsions. I love when you make videos about stuff like this cause it lets me know I'm not the only person out there who's struggling.
I have this weird thing with my room, It constantly needs to be spotless and everything has to be in the same place in order for me to sleep or leave. Before I leave for school I make my bed and make sure everything is perfect and if i don't i can't focus at school because i know that my room isn't perfect at home. even if I'm exhausted after work ill make sure its spotless, cleaning all the woods and trimming in my room. Even after coming home at 3am after being out with my friends they will all go to sleep and ill still clean my room spotlessly before even thinking about getting sleep. Its nothing compared to your OCD tendencies obviously but its just this weird thing i do
I feel like it's good that you know why you are taking a bath, and it's not "normal" but it's okay and you know and are working on it. You could try wrapping yourself in some warm, fuzzy blankets, maybe that helps too. Just make sure your skin is rehydrated because a lot of water can dry out your skin (sounds weird, I know, but it can happen). I always have to check what I'm writing multiple times before I send it, check if the door is locked, if the stove is turned off, if the tap is turned off, if the windows are closed, until my mind is at ease. That might be more socially acceptable but it's something I'm working on. All the best to you! :)
So happy you are talking about it! Takes a lot of bravery to do so. I think talking about these things helps eliminate the stigma around it, and all these "weird" things are just part of being human; we all have something. Thank you Cat!
I used to do that too but then eventually I started using different things like drawing or crafting because it helped me. Its actually a normal thing to keep a person calm so no need to feel like that Cat! We all love you
OCD is hell on earth. My OCD tendencies have been just as bad as they are now since I was 7 years old. I have to count things and recite things over and over until I prove to my brain that something is the way it should be (like a light switch being off or a door being locked). I wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of MYSELF RECITING WORDS AND NUMBERS. I DO IT IN MY SLEEP. I can never get away from it. Sometimes I literally have to go stare at my front door to make sure it is locked. It could take up to 2 hours to prove to my brain that the door is locked. That's the worst part about my OCD. I'm unable to just file a thought away by telling myself it's just an obsessive thought trying to fuck with me. If I don't carry out my rituals I literally can't think straight.
megustaeltinman I have extremely bad OCD too and went to impatient therapy for it. I'm sorry you're struggling so badly, but the more you give in the worst it'll continue to be/get. Reach out if you'd ever like to talk about it I would love to be here to support you if you need it good luck.
I feel like my OCD tendencies kick in when my anxiety isn't as present, like after exams for my first semester( a peak time for anxiety) I start off my new semester with alot of OCD tendencies that I play off as a "perfectionist, type A, starting off the new semester really organized" type of way. But really, crumpling up a full sheet of homework after using the wrong highlighter colour isn't organized, it's pretty neurotic. Anyways, I'm glad you're doing better Cat and thanks for sharing, anything that exposes mental illness is really helpful. All the love xx
Anxiety and OCD can be really hard to fight, because of the intrusive thoughts that never seem to go away no matter how hard you try. My friend has it and explained to me what it was like an I've seen videos as read articles about it. Although I've never been told how I can help, but one thing that helps my friend it whenever you have the thought, try to label it and call it a "false thought" so you know that it irrational and it's easier to distinguish that thought from others and try to get rid of them.
I totally get the addiction of wanting to be calm all the time especially with anxiety! It's not dumb at all, just different for people who don't necessarily have felt that way before. Glad you are on medication for it, it's for sure helped me :)
Omg...mine are getting worse as I age...my bath thing used to mess me up at work...go home at lunch, bathe and race back to work but then I can’t do the bath without washing my hair again...and so on and so on...I do the grocery thing too and I can’t eat food prepared by strangers I’ve suffered fro eating disorders since I was 17 and my issues have gotten better, in that I don’t get rid of every drop I eat or drink I sip but now I allow myself small bits of food but after the second bite I envision icky stuff in my food so I can’t eat more. It’s getting huge for me so you’re really smart to admit it and try and alleviate the stress and pressure compelling you to do these things. I’m proud of you and you’re the first person I’ve admitted these things too so thanks Cat!
I've always had a thing where I have to do things in evens. I take ten steps at a time, I tap my fingers an even amount of times, if I have an itch I have to itch it ten times no matter what, stuff like that. I've had it for years and no one has noticed and I never let it get to me. It's weird to think about those as weird habits but I think all of us have small things like that that are harmless to other people that only you notice. Mental illness is nothing to be ignored by any means, but sometimes you just gotta move on because everyone has their quirks. Don't ever feel bad for having your quirks because thats what makes you, YOU!
Even though I'm not happy you have to deal with this, it's still nice to see that I'm not the only one who deals with compulsions sometimes. For me it's not very bad, but when I'm not well emotionally I get little compulsions. For example, if I touch something with my left foot, I have to touch it with my right foot as well, and little things like that. And moisturizing my face became a compulsion as well, but it isn't anymore, yay! These things might be harmless, but they still make me feel like I am not in control of my own actions sometimes.
I can totally relate to this cat I literally have to say thing 3 times before I go to sleep every night or else everything will fall apart. I also have to choose the right thing off the shelf even though it doesn't matter. Love you btw
I have issues with biting my lips, the inside of my mouth, and the skin around my nails. They've been poor coping actions for years now. And I'm the same way: If I'm taking my Zoloft every day, it's not as bad (unless I'm having a really bad time). I can see how you could easily fall into the multiple bath thing because I use them to soothe as well. Never feel stupid for sharing your story! You could be helping someone by talking about it! ❤
ItsMeSami yes omg I do that too! I didn't even realize it but I was biting the inside of my mouth even while reading this comment. And the skin around my fingernails too, I've never known anyone else that does that
I was on Zoloft for a little bit! I found it's affect wore of quickly (possibly a shorter half life??) but yes I totally habe had weird tendencies over the years! From saying a specific phrase when I passed by specific house, to counting all the speed bumps on road trips, to having to order my fruit snacks in a specific variation, I've definitely had my fair share of OCD quirks. But I've had ones, such as trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling or skin picking) that has been a part of my life for 10years now. I can totally relate to the calming feeling your quirk may bring. I'm rooting for you in your endeavors to get back to normal! All the love
I think you are so cool for sharing this with us! I'm sure a lot of people are dealing with obsessive compulsive tendencies and feel ashamed to talk about them. Thank you for doing your part and using your voice and platform to break the stigma.
I deal with this exact same thing, oddly enough. For a few months I was taking occasional baths to calm myself down...Then I got to a point where I was having to take 2-3 baths every day in order to feel calm. Like right when I woke up and right before bed. It was definitely an anxious thing and I'm surprised to hear someone else deals with the exact same quirk haha. It's comforting to hear!!
I've not had OCD (I have friends who do), but there have been things that I thought/think at certain low points that I couldn't get through the day without. Not substances in my case either, other things that probably wouldn't make much sense to other people or would sound trivial. It's so hard to explain to other people what it's like or why you feel like that, especially because sometimes it sounds like trivial things or you don't even know yourself. But I'd really encourage anyone struggling to speak to someone they can trust, and to get professional help of whatever kind is right for you/what you're struggling with. I think sometimes our minds and bodies respond in "interesting" ways to pressure. And you never really know what is around the corner, and I think these things can happen to anyone. For me counselling, talking to friends (although in this case it wasn't my super closest friends, but people I could trust that I didn't know so well yet) and getting people to pray with me all really helped.
I have OCD too. Don't be embarrassed about it! It's nothing to be ashamed of. It's hard to deal with, but you will get through the it. Cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful. Things will get better!❤️❤️
You're so brave Cat! I've never experienced this but can relate to the compulsion of feeling out of control and like I need to gain control. For me in the past it's manifested with food. For me it's definitely been a journey of breakthrough and self love and realizing, accepting and being changed at my core by the love of God. (Again just my experience :)) You're not alone! And I'm glad you're finding things that help!❤
Thanks for sharing, Cat! And i'm all for a good schedule, so long as in the future when maybe life is life you don't get to anxious about have to keep the Schedule. Boo on TH-cam for making it necessary!
I have ocd and have to check the locks on the doors and windows four times a night and whenever I pass the doors during the day. I also check the stove to make sure its off every few hours and count my steps (one, two, three, four...one, two, three, four...) and there are times when I'll turn the locks on the doors multiple times to be SURE that they're locked. can't have open doors inside the house. That's some of my weird things. You're not alone and I'm proud of you for admitting it. i was on zoloft for a while and it helped me. Hope it helps you too! :)
I suffered from anxiety like this when I was around ten. I would have to turn the light switch off three times and move the faucet three times to the left and right and if my leg brushed against a plant or something I'd have to do it another two times to make it three and I'd make other people eat some of the food I ordered at a restaurant because I needed the reassurance that it wasn't poisoned. I would also have to wash my legs/hands/feet with water if I so much as touched my bed frame or my sheets in the wrong way. It was infuriating and I still suffer with traces of it today. I never spoke up about it to anyone when I was younger because I was too scared and I thought there was something wrong with me. And I am the least superstitious person ever, but I thought something bad would happen if I told anyone. I just want peoples opinions, should I have had this checked out? Cause it did really dominate my life and stopped me from doing things my friends could do (like eating food without thinking I was going to die lol)
I often feel like taking a bath when I feel stressed out or anxious about something! Listening to the water run is soothing and listening to it shift and smack into the sides of the tub. It's also just so warm and comforting. It also smells great if you've put some great smelling bubble bath or soak in. I currently don't have one so I just have a shower but it works! I try not to take one more than once a day but often excuse it if I've been working and smell sweaty :P
hey, I do that too but my therapist told me that unconsciously you do it because you feel dirty inside, some times because you were abused or you don´t like something in you and you would take a bath unconsciously wishing that you would wash it off BUT you can only ¨wash it of¨ by actually telling people what you don´t like about yourself. I love you and your channels so if you need someone to talk to im right here. For real. I love you!
no no thats not weird at all!some people finds baths quite soothing and relaxing and they help a lot when ur anxious. So its really not that weird! Thats great you were able to talk about to!!!!! love you bby!!!
it's fine to do things that make you calm and relaxed, don't worry about the comments do what you got to do and don't stop because of what a TH-cam comment said, great video btw👍♥️
This sounds like OCD especially since you call it a compulsion; its out of your control. A close family member of mine has OCD and they used to take 3 showers a day to feel more clean/less anxious. I'd suggest maybe looking into OCD or talking to someone professional so they can help you so it doesnt escalate to more things in your life becoming controlled by anxiety or OCD.
you don't have to feel bad about this, it's your anxiety taking over and that's nothing you can control right now...i'm dealing with depression and anxiety for 7 years now and i can really understand what you mean...i have some weird compulsive things too like i have to fold toilette paper always on the lines where you rip it off or else i get really annoyed so i basically count the pieces every time to get an even number or i can't have the volume on my tv on an odd number and things like that...luckily it's nothing too big. but i think it'll get better as time goes on. :) since when do you take your medicine? my therapist told me back then that it would take like about a month for antidepressants to start making a change in your brain and that it gets more effective with time
I use to be the same, but it would be like 4 showers a day. I couldn't have a bath because it felt too dirty... So I only showered and would wash with three different soaps and body washes... I only shower twice a day now but wash my hands after I touch pretty much anything I feel is dirty.. I totally understand the guilt of the wasted water....
I developed OCD with my anxiety too when it got REALLY bad 2 years ago...I didn;t really know this was a thing that happened to ppl... it makes me feel a lot better(?) when u talk about it.....it makes me feel not as alone lol i guess. wow. thanks for sharing with us, rly :)
Thank you so much for making this video! I have OCD too and it's great to know that I'm not alone. I feel embarrassed about it all the time but i shouldn't because It's a very real issue in my life
Keep up this consistency please 🙏🏻 we love your vids, and i have a stupid addiction too , i wash my hands like 25+ times a day which is so effing alot!
you're so brave for talking about this well done!!! Just a quick point though, maybe this video should have come with a trigger warning as people with OCD can pick up other compulsions from other people! Super good job for opening up, so important to spread awareness ❤
ya I hope TH-cam fixes itself soon I love your videos so much it feels like I have a friend and I just love listening to you talk which is a big deal for me ( I am a major introvert )
Thank you for sharing & opening up, this is helping alot of people feel less alone, and that is SUPER important when it comes to things like this, so THANK YOU for that. OCD and control and things like that, are so very common, I have some of that too. Btw I hope you get better at taking your medication every day at about the same time because that is very important for you in order for it to have the best effect for you, and when you said you miss it for a few days or 2 days I was like nooo! Take care! =)
You're not stupid!! Also our individual water usage as a whole population makes up such a small amount of water usage, it's commercial water use that's wasteful and dangerous so don't beat yourself up too hard. I'm compulsive about cleaning, like I can't do anything at home until the house is organized and spotless. Cleaning has always calmed me down because I'm being active and distracted from my thoughts. I also love picking at my fact, I've been trying to kick the habit of touching my face for yeeeeeeeeeeears. I usually give up.
I missed most of 6th grade due to my anxiety. I felt ill and worn down and went to so many doctors. I didn't know what was wrong until I started going to a councilor. She said that I have slight OCD and social anxiety. I am in the 7th grade now, I am being homeschooled because she suggested medicine if I were to go back to public school. My grades have gone up and I'm very pleased with that, but I miss my friends.
i'm not judging you Cat, we all have weird things we do to cope with unpleasant feeling we may be having. but, i'm glad you excessive bathing has turned down a bit, and that you're anxiety is improving. hopefully this year won't be too hard on you ;)
My family always poke fun at me because I'm very 'particular' about things but I know I have OCD tendencies and I feel as though it's not taken seriously like they think it's just part of my personality to be 'tidy' and 'obsessive' and whatever but it's starting to get annoying and I don't feel like I'm being listened to when I mention it ergh but I totally understand how you feel!! x
That's very interesting that you shared this! My is not quite the same but I was going through depression/anxiety and anytime I would get upset I would go take a bath! Now I've developed a habit of every time I wake up I have a bath or anytime I get off work I have a bath.
Oh my god me too! I have this urge to take a bath everyday before I go to bed. Maybe its just the warm water, dim lights, and peaceful ambiance. Anyways, thanks for sharing!
I have this kind of thing with my anxiety. For me it's when I feel out of control with what's happening around me, and having the schedule (like ur 3 baths) helps me feel more in control. I have my own "strange addiction". My bed always has to be made perfectly. No creases or wrinkles in the sheets or anything 😅
I have bad anxiety and find I have a few OCD like tendencies as well. I'm on anxiety meds but find I still have little habits that I can't break. Like whenever I set an alarm, I have to set 4 alarms that are 5 minutes apart. The radio volume has to be in increments of 5. And etc. So don't feel bad. We all have our quirks
Cut yourself some slack sweet girl! I've dealt with major anxiety for years. There are far far FAR worse things you could be "addicted to" in order to calm yourself down. ❤️
Cat i don't know if you drink caffeine or not but it can cause anxiety attacks! drink decaf for just a few weeks and i bet you will notice a huge difference!
You don't have to feel stupid. It's just something that you do and deal with. It's not disgusting, creepy, harming to anyone else or anything like that. It's just inconvenient and probably not very good for your head. So don't worry about what others will think, you're not the only one with 'issues' like this. There's nothing wrong with talking about things like this, imo. ^^
I so feel you. I also have some small OCD things, like rituals I just cannot avoid, cause - my brain. So this is such a cool video, yay, I'm not alone. :))
Bath actually helps me calm down alot too ! I just recently found out I have a serious problem of Social anxiety. I actually thought it was normal to always be so sweaty,shy(yeah that sounds Gross) and have my heart beating like crazy in peticular situations but I am only 14 so I don't really know if I should actually get help
I'd go through so much Lush. I totally understand what you might be going through. I love baths and I always need one when I'm not feeling well. I could see myself developing this problem if my lifestyle allowed it.
Sometimes I take a shower once in the morning and then again in the evening. You might get a UTI if you don't rinse well after your baths, so just be careful. If you can cut it down to just 2 a day, that's fine. Don't sweat it! :)
I use to have OCD with brushing my teeth and washing my hands. I had to use 4 different mouth washes,4 different toothpastes,and brush my teeth 4 times with each. It actually destroyed my teeth. The hand washing I had 2 different soaps and had to wash my hands 4 Times with each.
I was going to be like yes! Let's talk about these weird comfort things / addictions. But then I realised I was really hesitating putting mine into words here. :D which is nuts. Because you just bravely shared yours in a video. Grav3yardgirl talked about her strange addiction in her videos. But I remember there's one dedicated to that. I think you could do with youtuber to youtuber support. Mine is that I feel really scared to go to sleep or hang around in my apartment if there's not basically an obstacle course on the floor. Like when I get home or when I'm going to bed I need to mess it up.
This isn't a weird quirk or dumb or silly, it's obsessive/compulsive behavior. These types of behaviors can manifest as a result of frequent anxiety. I'm glad you found a medication that helps because once these types of issues show up they can develop into full blown OCD over time if nothing is done. It's something that should be taken seriously.
I count things in 4's? It's my favourite number! I'll cut food into 4 or multiples of 4, the tv volume has to be a multiple of 4, I even brush my teeth for 4 minutes haha! Hearing you speak openly made me want to say it out loud (or write it.. you know what I mean) 😂
Do you have a beautiful bath tub? Lavender, rose petal combo? I put tea tree oil in my bath when I have the flu, just breathing that in clears my sinus's so good!
I used to do this when my anxiety was really bad, but doesn't your skin get dry? My skin used to get sooo dry and itchy and eventually I had to train myself to stop
I'm like the opposite, my depression causes me to want to do nothing including bathing. I know its kind of gross, but depression makes it hard to even get out of bed some days.
How is this going? Right now I'm trying to get rid of a major one, I'm doing relatively well but I'm gettting kinda anxious and I do NOT want to get only "halfway" through this. I felt thi video was a small push so, thanks for talking about this! We CAN get through this.
thanks for watching cuties! how do you feel about my video and new vids every wed and sat???
catrific i do have the problem that qhenever i play or watch someone pkay chess i feel like i HAVE to set all the pieces straight and smack in the middle of the little box, and it does irritate whoever the other person
not exactly like urs but its my compulsive habit
no wonder you take 3 baths a day...you probably have one of these www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-10-most-luxurious-bathtubs/
catrific It was a really interesting video! thenks for brightening my day!
love you 3 baths or 0
OMG WHY WOULD YOU LINK THIS. THIS IS TOO MUCH GOALS.
I like how clickbaity titles now all say *not clickbait*
Jonah Morris it wasn't clickbait if you watcged the actual vid
okey, my mistake. but you gotta admit, the whole "nOT CLICKBAIT" thing is getting a little old.
Jonah Morris they only have to say that because other videos have clickbait and they want to differentiate themselves...
this. is. so. true. LOL.
hehe.
I have OCD so I can relate so much. I'm not brave enough to be as open as you are though even though I know I shouldn't be ashamed.
awwww, hang in there.
this is not an addiction, it is a diagnosis. sorry to hear it.. cognitive therapy seems to help a lot of people with OCD.
Julian Walker ikr
Julian Walker Those with OCD are born with it. You can't just develop it. Cat seems to have a cause behind or something that motivates her to do so. Like she said, it has developed from her anxiety and she most likely hasn't done this regularly before last year.
Julian Walker And, like its name, OCD is a disorder, not an addiction.
any number of stresses can trigger underlying conditions that one is predisposed to.... there is zero judgment on it. it is not uncommon for people to have their fist symptoms of several different brain-based conditions in their 20's. identifying it early enough and getting appropriate treatment is always the best case scenario.
exactly.
my strange addiction: danisnotonfire
IM KIDDING IM KIDDING IM KIDDING LOL DO NOT KILL ME
YuliOnIce IM LAUGHING 😂
Happy Cutie Phan i'm glad i didn't trigger
YuliOnIce same
YuliOnIce Oh no I have been exposed...
YuliOnIce same tho
Oooooh (off topic I know) please do a video on Invisalign, I am considering it, and so curious about it!!
-A,x
I've thought about doing this!
Mandeville Sisters I love your channel!!!!
I love how everyone puts "Not clickbait" in the titles now😂 Love your videos :)
Lol so true
I'm glad your honest with us
It's nice to see you talking so openly about your mental health. I've struggled with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, and ADD basically my whole life and it can be so difficult to talk frankly about this kind of stuff. The stigma attached to mental illness can be really overpowering but the way you are able to talk about it honestly in saying that it's something you deal with and that you're working on it while maintaining your strong positivity is kind of inspiring. I feel like, so often, the only discussions you can find on mental illness is either "it's not a real illness" or "its the realest most debilitating illness"; the former is wrong and the latter is too extreme for most cases. You've managed to expose the middle ground that is most commonly experienced, which is suffering with it, living with it, and working to overcome it. It's hard, and yes it can be debilitating, but it's real. So, thank you for being so open about it.
Don't feel ashamed! It's a good thing that you found a way to deal with your anxiety!
I used to have Ocd. And did the same thing. Literally. Therapy for a couple of months is reeaaaally good and thanks to it, I don't have ocd anymore :)
When I was a teen I had a counting/numbers OCD problem. It got into patterns and sequences of the number 4. Not sure why. But actually it went away when I got older. Not sure why it started or stopped. But I developed other OCD behaviors later. I got very compulsive about where things were placed and if someone moved something it had to be put back where it "belonged". But I have since gotten over that as well. I think that might have been a response to feeling like I had no control at that point in my life. I guess what I am getting at is not to stress too much about it, that sometimes these things just resolve themselves as you grow. Love you Cat.
Love your hair! It looks so pretty in this video!
Anxiety almost ruined my life. It made me ill, making me develop a psychosomatic disorder that I'm still trying to cure. Btw, the best thing is to find trustworthy people to talk about your problems with, that's the best medicine :-)
Thank you for telling us Cat 💗 I used to be addicted to eating baking soda when my anxiety was unmedicated. I was so embarrassed about it, but once I opened up, I found out that iron supplements help, therapy and anxiety medication. It's important to talk about our issues in order to fix them I think. 💕
don't you...live in California? Cat out here single-handedly causing the drought
There is no need to feel guilty, just be you as we love you the way you are and love how you are honest with us. You're a role model and will always be one.
*Not clickbait" oh wow, sounds like something a click baiter would say.
MonsefMA Me with my cynicism XD
Taking 3 baths everyday is not only bad for the environment, but also for your body. It's going to make your skin and hair very dry, taking all the essential, natural oils out of it. It's not your fault tho everyone has something like that so just try you best to stop. It's not going to be easy at all, but I believe in u.
Ana Shan not necessarily unless she washes her body and hair all three times.. too much water never hurts anyone!
Accually too much water can hurt you,
If you drink to much water you can drown, you can drown other ways, and lots of other things
kkbug 22127 it's not drowning, it's just that if you have too much water your blood cells will become too hypotonic and burst.
well, where im from they just saw that when you drink too much watering you can drown yourself
I have been suffering with OCD, too, and I'm so sorry that you're dealing with it! My compulsions involve food and prayer. I got severe food poisoning a few summers ago, so bad that I was bedridden for soooo long and developed an stomach ulcer on top of it. Since then, I can't eat like a normal person. When eating finger foods, I'll nibble around the part that my fingers touch and throw away the rest. When I have food in my mouth, my brain will say "it's contaminated" and I'll HAVE to spit it out. I have lost around 25ish pounds to this compulsion. My coping mechanism is prayer. Yes, lots of people pray, but I have to repeat each sentence three times and visualize the meaning in my mind. Otherwise, I'm just reciting what I've said a million times and it's not "heartfelt" enough to protect me.
Honestly Cat I've been watching you for like two years and i love how you're always so open and positive. You always bring a smile to my face! Thank you ❤
Last year I struggled a lot with anxiety and developed an OCD-linked disorder where I compulsively pick at my skin. I'd often go to the washroom then come back to the dinner table, my nose red and swollen from standing at the mirror and diminishing any blemish I could find. My family would ask what happened, and I'd say I was blowing my nose, or that I didn't think there was any difference. I'd even sometimes be caught picking my arms and feel so ashamed. It's disgusting and embarrassing and hasn't improved since it started, but it's really nice to know that other people-especially someone I look up to such as yourself-struggle with compulsions. I love when you make videos about stuff like this cause it lets me know I'm not the only person out there who's struggling.
I have this weird thing with my room, It constantly needs to be spotless and everything has to be in the same place in order for me to sleep or leave. Before I leave for school I make my bed and make sure everything is perfect and if i don't i can't focus at school because i know that my room isn't perfect at home. even if I'm exhausted after work ill make sure its spotless, cleaning all the woods and trimming in my room. Even after coming home at 3am after being out with my friends they will all go to sleep and ill still clean my room spotlessly before even thinking about getting sleep. Its nothing compared to your OCD tendencies obviously but its just this weird thing i do
Georgia Stuart I wish I had that disorder. I clean only when I have to and not really good at it and consider it done well before perfect.
What you've described is more classic OCD than addiction, but I'm glad you've been getting help and finding ways to deal with it
I feel like it's good that you know why you are taking a bath, and it's not "normal" but it's okay and you know and are working on it. You could try wrapping yourself in some warm, fuzzy blankets, maybe that helps too. Just make sure your skin is rehydrated because a lot of water can dry out your skin (sounds weird, I know, but it can happen). I always have to check what I'm writing multiple times before I send it, check if the door is locked, if the stove is turned off, if the tap is turned off, if the windows are closed, until my mind is at ease. That might be more socially acceptable but it's something I'm working on. All the best to you! :)
So happy you are talking about it! Takes a lot of bravery to do so. I think talking about these things helps eliminate the stigma around it, and all these "weird" things are just part of being human; we all have something. Thank you Cat!
I have ocd and it's definitely linked to anxiety. I have weird compulsions too, don't feel judged, own it girl!
I used to do that too but then eventually I started using different things like drawing or crafting because it helped me. Its actually a normal thing to keep a person calm so no need to feel like that Cat! We all love you
OCD is hell on earth. My OCD tendencies have been just as bad as they are now since I was 7 years old. I have to count things and recite things over and over until I prove to my brain that something is the way it should be (like a light switch being off or a door being locked). I wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of MYSELF RECITING WORDS AND NUMBERS. I DO IT IN MY SLEEP. I can never get away from it. Sometimes I literally have to go stare at my front door to make sure it is locked. It could take up to 2 hours to prove to my brain that the door is locked. That's the worst part about my OCD. I'm unable to just file a thought away by telling myself it's just an obsessive thought trying to fuck with me. If I don't carry out my rituals I literally can't think straight.
megustaeltinman I have extremely bad OCD too and went to impatient therapy for it. I'm sorry you're struggling so badly, but the more you give in the worst it'll continue to be/get. Reach out if you'd ever like to talk about it I would love to be here to support you if you need it good luck.
Thank you so much, you're so sweet! I've been doing better recently. Still having the thoughts, but I've been getting better at ignoring them.
I feel like my OCD tendencies kick in when my anxiety isn't as present, like after exams for my first semester( a peak time for anxiety) I start off my new semester with alot of OCD tendencies that I play off as a "perfectionist, type A, starting off the new semester really organized" type of way. But really, crumpling up a full sheet of homework after using the wrong highlighter colour isn't organized, it's pretty neurotic. Anyways, I'm glad you're doing better Cat and thanks for sharing, anything that exposes mental illness is really helpful. All the love xx
wow I don't even bath once a week
I don't think it's that odd and I appreciate your making yourself vulnerable. I think it was very brave and I hope that commenters are kind.
Anxiety and OCD can be really hard to fight, because of the intrusive thoughts that never seem to go away no matter how hard you try. My friend has it and explained to me what it was like an I've seen videos as read articles about it. Although I've never been told how I can help, but one thing that helps my friend it whenever you have the thought, try to label it and call it a "false thought" so you know that it irrational and it's easier to distinguish that thought from others and try to get rid of them.
I totally get the addiction of wanting to be calm all the time especially with anxiety! It's not dumb at all, just different for people who don't necessarily have felt that way before. Glad you are on medication for it, it's for sure helped me :)
Omg...mine are getting worse as I age...my bath thing used to mess me up at work...go home at lunch, bathe and race back to work but then I can’t do the bath without washing my hair again...and so on and so on...I do the grocery thing too and I can’t eat food prepared by strangers I’ve suffered fro eating disorders since I was 17 and my issues have gotten better, in that I don’t get rid of every drop I eat or drink I sip but now I allow myself small bits of food but after the second bite I envision icky stuff in my food so I can’t eat more. It’s getting huge for me so you’re really smart to admit it and try and alleviate the stress and pressure compelling you to do these things. I’m proud of you and you’re the first person I’ve admitted these things too so thanks Cat!
I've always had a thing where I have to do things in evens. I take ten steps at a time, I tap my fingers an even amount of times, if I have an itch I have to itch it ten times no matter what, stuff like that. I've had it for years and no one has noticed and I never let it get to me. It's weird to think about those as weird habits but I think all of us have small things like that that are harmless to other people that only you notice. Mental illness is nothing to be ignored by any means, but sometimes you just gotta move on because everyone has their quirks. Don't ever feel bad for having your quirks because thats what makes you, YOU!
Even though I'm not happy you have to deal with this, it's still nice to see that I'm not the only one who deals with compulsions sometimes. For me it's not very bad, but when I'm not well emotionally I get little compulsions. For example, if I touch something with my left foot, I have to touch it with my right foot as well, and little things like that. And moisturizing my face became a compulsion as well, but it isn't anymore, yay! These things might be harmless, but they still make me feel like I am not in control of my own actions sometimes.
I can totally relate to this cat I literally have to say thing 3 times before I go to sleep every night or else everything will fall apart. I also have to choose the right thing off the shelf even though it doesn't matter. Love you btw
I have issues with biting my lips, the inside of my mouth, and the skin around my nails. They've been poor coping actions for years now. And I'm the same way: If I'm taking my Zoloft every day, it's not as bad (unless I'm having a really bad time). I can see how you could easily fall into the multiple bath thing because I use them to soothe as well. Never feel stupid for sharing your story! You could be helping someone by talking about it! ❤
ItsMeSami yes omg I do that too! I didn't even realize it but I was biting the inside of my mouth even while reading this comment. And the skin around my fingernails too, I've never known anyone else that does that
I was on Zoloft for a little bit! I found it's affect wore of quickly (possibly a shorter half life??) but yes I totally habe had weird tendencies over the years! From saying a specific phrase when I passed by specific house, to counting all the speed bumps on road trips, to having to order my fruit snacks in a specific variation, I've definitely had my fair share of OCD quirks. But I've had ones, such as trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling or skin picking) that has been a part of my life for 10years now. I can totally relate to the calming feeling your quirk may bring. I'm rooting for you in your endeavors to get back to normal! All the love
I think you are so cool for sharing this with us! I'm sure a lot of people are dealing with obsessive compulsive tendencies and feel ashamed to talk about them. Thank you for doing your part and using your voice and platform to break the stigma.
I deal with this exact same thing, oddly enough. For a few months I was taking occasional baths to calm myself down...Then I got to a point where I was having to take 2-3 baths every day in order to feel calm. Like right when I woke up and right before bed. It was definitely an anxious thing and I'm surprised to hear someone else deals with the exact same quirk haha. It's comforting to hear!!
I've not had OCD (I have friends who do), but there have been things that I thought/think at certain low points that I couldn't get through the day without. Not substances in my case either, other things that probably wouldn't make much sense to other people or would sound trivial. It's so hard to explain to other people what it's like or why you feel like that, especially because sometimes it sounds like trivial things or you don't even know yourself. But I'd really encourage anyone struggling to speak to someone they can trust, and to get professional help of whatever kind is right for you/what you're struggling with. I think sometimes our minds and bodies respond in "interesting" ways to pressure. And you never really know what is around the corner, and I think these things can happen to anyone. For me counselling, talking to friends (although in this case it wasn't my super closest friends, but people I could trust that I didn't know so well yet) and getting people to pray with me all really helped.
I have OCD too. Don't be embarrassed about it! It's nothing to be ashamed of. It's hard to deal with, but you will get through the it. Cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful. Things will get better!❤️❤️
Make sure you use lots of lotion and moisturizers if you're bathing that often. Just don't wanna dry your skin out.
You're so brave Cat! I've never experienced this but can relate to the compulsion of feeling out of control and like I need to gain control. For me in the past it's manifested with food. For me it's definitely been a journey of breakthrough and self love and realizing, accepting and being changed at my core by the love of God. (Again just my experience :)) You're not alone! And I'm glad you're finding things that help!❤
Thanks for sharing, Cat! And i'm all for a good schedule, so long as in the future when maybe life is life you don't get to anxious about have to keep the Schedule. Boo on TH-cam for making it necessary!
I have ocd and have to check the locks on the doors and windows four times a night and whenever I pass the doors during the day. I also check the stove to make sure its off every few hours and count my steps (one, two, three, four...one, two, three, four...) and there are times when I'll turn the locks on the doors multiple times to be SURE that they're locked. can't have open doors inside the house. That's some of my weird things. You're not alone and I'm proud of you for admitting it. i was on zoloft for a while and it helped me. Hope it helps you too! :)
I suffered from anxiety like this when I was around ten. I would have to turn the light switch off three times and move the faucet three times to the left and right and if my leg brushed against a plant or something I'd have to do it another two times to make it three and I'd make other people eat some of the food I ordered at a restaurant because I needed the reassurance that it wasn't poisoned. I would also have to wash my legs/hands/feet with water if I so much as touched my bed frame or my sheets in the wrong way. It was infuriating and I still suffer with traces of it today. I never spoke up about it to anyone when I was younger because I was too scared and I thought there was something wrong with me. And I am the least superstitious person ever, but I thought something bad would happen if I told anyone. I just want peoples opinions, should I have had this checked out? Cause it did really dominate my life and stopped me from doing things my friends could do (like eating food without thinking I was going to die lol)
I like that you opened up about it because not many people do. I can also really relate and it makes me feel a bit better that I am not the only one😊
You take 3 baths, I hate having to shower when I know I need to. lol. No judgement!
I often feel like taking a bath when I feel stressed out or anxious about something! Listening to the water run is soothing and listening to it shift and smack into the sides of the tub. It's also just so warm and comforting. It also smells great if you've put some great smelling bubble bath or soak in. I currently don't have one so I just have a shower but it works! I try not to take one more than once a day but often excuse it if I've been working and smell sweaty :P
hey, I do that too but my therapist told me that unconsciously you do it because you feel dirty inside, some times because you were abused or you don´t like something in you and you would take a bath unconsciously wishing that you would wash it off BUT you can only ¨wash it of¨ by actually telling people what you don´t like about yourself. I love you and your channels so if you need someone to talk to im right here. For real. I love you!
no no thats not weird at all!some people finds baths quite soothing and relaxing and they help a lot when ur anxious. So its really not that weird! Thats great you were able to talk about to!!!!! love you bby!!!
It's okay cat we love you 😄❤
it's fine to do things that make you calm and relaxed, don't worry about the comments do what you got to do and don't stop because of what a TH-cam comment said, great video btw👍♥️
This sounds like OCD especially since you call it a compulsion; its out of your control. A close family member of mine has OCD and they used to take 3 showers a day to feel more clean/less anxious. I'd suggest maybe looking into OCD or talking to someone professional so they can help you so it doesnt escalate to more things in your life becoming controlled by anxiety or OCD.
you don't have to feel bad about this, it's your anxiety taking over and that's nothing you can control right now...i'm dealing with depression and anxiety for 7 years now and i can really understand what you mean...i have some weird compulsive things too like i have to fold toilette paper always on the lines where you rip it off or else i get really annoyed so i basically count the pieces every time to get an even number or i can't have the volume on my tv on an odd number and things like that...luckily it's nothing too big. but i think it'll get better as time goes on. :) since when do you take your medicine? my therapist told me back then that it would take like about a month for antidepressants to start making a change in your brain and that it gets more effective with time
I use to be the same, but it would be like 4 showers a day. I couldn't have a bath because it felt too dirty... So I only showered and would wash with three different soaps and body washes... I only shower twice a day now but wash my hands after I touch pretty much anything I feel is dirty.. I totally understand the guilt of the wasted water....
I developed OCD with my anxiety too when it got REALLY bad 2 years ago...I didn;t really know this was a thing that happened to ppl... it makes me feel a lot better(?) when u talk about it.....it makes me feel not as alone lol i guess. wow. thanks for sharing with us, rly :)
I do this too! I always do this, and I usually take about 2 showers/baths a day. I can totally relate to this video.
Thank you so much for making this video! I have OCD too and it's great to know that I'm not alone. I feel embarrassed about it all the time but i shouldn't because It's a very real issue in my life
Keep up this consistency please 🙏🏻 we love your vids, and i have a stupid addiction too , i wash my hands like 25+ times a day which is so effing alot!
you're so brave for talking about this well done!!! Just a quick point though, maybe this video should have come with a trigger warning as people with OCD can pick up other compulsions from other people! Super good job for opening up, so important to spread awareness ❤
ya I hope TH-cam fixes itself soon
I love your videos so much it feels like I have a friend and I just love listening to you talk which is a big deal for me ( I am a major introvert )
Cat ilysm you're such an inspiration to me thank you for making videos
Thank you for sharing & opening up, this is helping alot of people feel less alone, and that is SUPER important when it comes to things like this, so THANK YOU for that. OCD and control and things like that, are so very common, I have some of that too.
Btw I hope you get better at taking your medication every day at about the same time because that is very important for you in order for it to have the best effect for you, and when you said you miss it for a few days or 2 days I was like nooo! Take care! =)
You're not stupid!! Also our individual water usage as a whole population makes up such a small amount of water usage, it's commercial water use that's wasteful and dangerous so don't beat yourself up too hard. I'm compulsive about cleaning, like I can't do anything at home until the house is organized and spotless. Cleaning has always calmed me down because I'm being active and distracted from my thoughts. I also love picking at my fact, I've been trying to kick the habit of touching my face for yeeeeeeeeeeears. I usually give up.
I missed most of 6th grade due to my anxiety. I felt ill and worn down and went to so many doctors. I didn't know what was wrong until I started going to a councilor. She said that I have slight OCD and social anxiety. I am in the 7th grade now, I am being homeschooled because she suggested medicine if I were to go back to public school. My grades have gone up and I'm very pleased with that, but I miss my friends.
i'm not judging you Cat, we all have weird things we do to cope with unpleasant feeling we may be having. but, i'm glad you excessive bathing has turned down a bit, and that you're anxiety is improving. hopefully this year won't be too hard on you ;)
My family always poke fun at me because I'm very 'particular' about things but I know I have OCD tendencies and I feel as though it's not taken seriously like they think it's just part of my personality to be 'tidy' and 'obsessive' and whatever but it's starting to get annoying and I don't feel like I'm being listened to when I mention it ergh but I totally understand how you feel!! x
That's very interesting that you shared this! My is not quite the same but I was going through depression/anxiety and anytime I would get upset I would go take a bath! Now I've developed a habit of every time I wake up I have a bath or anytime I get off work I have a bath.
you are you, we all have our likes/dislikes and things we feel like we need. it's all good! Love your videos
I've also got OCD! Thank you for helping to break the stigma 💜
Oh my god me too! I have this urge to take a bath everyday before I go to bed. Maybe its just the warm water, dim lights, and peaceful ambiance. Anyways, thanks for sharing!
I have this kind of thing with my anxiety. For me it's when I feel out of control with what's happening around me, and having the schedule (like ur 3 baths) helps me feel more in control.
I have my own "strange addiction". My bed always has to be made perfectly. No creases or wrinkles in the sheets or anything 😅
Thank you for sharing this with us. It's really interesting and I hope your anxiety is continuing to improve
I have bad anxiety and find I have a few OCD like tendencies as well. I'm on anxiety meds but find I still have little habits that I can't break. Like whenever I set an alarm, I have to set 4 alarms that are 5 minutes apart. The radio volume has to be in increments of 5. And etc. So don't feel bad. We all have our quirks
Cut yourself some slack sweet girl! I've dealt with major anxiety for years. There are far far FAR worse things you could be "addicted to" in order to calm yourself down. ❤️
Cat i don't know if you drink caffeine or not but it can cause anxiety attacks! drink decaf for just a few weeks and i bet you will notice a huge difference!
You don't have to feel stupid. It's just something that you do and deal with. It's not disgusting, creepy, harming to anyone else or anything like that. It's just inconvenient and probably not very good for your head. So don't worry about what others will think, you're not the only one with 'issues' like this. There's nothing wrong with talking about things like this, imo. ^^
I so feel you. I also have some small OCD things, like rituals I just cannot avoid, cause - my brain. So this is such a cool video, yay, I'm not alone. :))
Bath actually helps me calm down alot too ! I just recently found out I have a serious problem of Social anxiety. I actually thought it was normal to always be so sweaty,shy(yeah that sounds Gross) and have my heart beating like crazy in peticular situations but I am only 14 so I don't really know if I should actually get help
Tell your parents about it, or someone else adult that you trust, they'll know how to help you/how to get you help
Sunsets And Love thanks for the help
I KNOW THE BACKGROUND MUSIC FROM SOMEWHERE AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY IT'S ALL I COULD THINK ABOUT
I'd go through so much Lush.
I totally understand what you might be going through. I love baths and I always need one when I'm not feeling well. I could see myself developing this problem if my lifestyle allowed it.
Sometimes I take a shower once in the morning and then again in the evening. You might get a UTI if you don't rinse well after your baths, so just be careful. If you can cut it down to just 2 a day, that's fine. Don't sweat it! :)
I use to have OCD with brushing my teeth and washing my hands. I had to use 4 different mouth washes,4 different toothpastes,and brush my teeth 4 times with each. It actually destroyed my teeth. The hand washing I had 2 different soaps and had to wash my hands 4 Times with each.
I was going to be like yes! Let's talk about these weird comfort things / addictions. But then I realised I was really hesitating putting mine into words here. :D which is nuts. Because you just bravely shared yours in a video. Grav3yardgirl talked about her strange addiction in her videos. But I remember there's one dedicated to that. I think you could do with youtuber to youtuber support. Mine is that I feel really scared to go to sleep or hang around in my apartment if there's not basically an obstacle course on the floor. Like when I get home or when I'm going to bed I need to mess it up.
This isn't a weird quirk or dumb or silly, it's obsessive/compulsive behavior. These types of behaviors can manifest as a result of frequent anxiety. I'm glad you found a medication that helps because once these types of issues show up they can develop into full blown OCD over time if nothing is done. It's something that should be taken seriously.
I literally have the same problem, it's really hard when you don't get to calm yourself by taking another bath!
Y'all better not hate or else.....or else I will tell you not to?
I count things in 4's? It's my favourite number! I'll cut food into 4 or multiples of 4, the tv volume has to be a multiple of 4, I even brush my teeth for 4 minutes haha! Hearing you speak openly made me want to say it out loud (or write it.. you know what I mean) 😂
It's okay cat! I do the same except for me it's one bath and a shower. So it's no biggie! Sure it wastes water but it's okay because it calms you!
Do you have a beautiful bath tub?
Lavender, rose petal combo?
I put tea tree oil in my bath when I have the flu, just breathing that in clears my sinus's so good!
No one's judging you, this is your safe place :) You're still amazing, don't worry❤
I take 3 showers a day! you're not alone :)
I used to do this when my anxiety was really bad, but doesn't your skin get dry? My skin used to get sooo dry and itchy and eventually I had to train myself to stop
OCD compulsions are not an addiction.
I'm like the opposite, my depression causes me to want to do nothing including bathing. I know its kind of gross, but depression makes it hard to even get out of bed some days.
How is this going? Right now I'm trying to get rid of a major one, I'm doing relatively well but I'm gettting kinda anxious and I do NOT want to get only "halfway" through this. I felt thi video was a small push so, thanks for talking about this! We CAN get through this.