- Did I lock the door?
- I definitely did.
- But what if I didn't...
- I better go check, just in case.
- OK, all good. It was locked.
- Wait, but did I deadbolt it?
- I should check...what if the other lock isn't working?
- OK, all bolted up.
- I wonder where my boyfriend is...haven't heard from him.
- I hope he's alive.
- What if something happened to him?
- He usually texts me goodnight...
- He hasn't even read my message, and it's been hours.
- I don't even need to socialize with him. I just want to know he's breathing.
- JUST READ THE DAMN MESSAGE.
- He read it. Phew. I can sleep now.
- I miss my friends. I hope they aren't mad at me.
- I know I didn't do anything, but I've been so busy with work and haven't seen them.
- They definitely hate me.
- I should text them.
- OK, they said hi. We're good.
- OMG, I haven't called my grandma in a week.
- I'm the worst granddaughter in the world.
- I need to call her now.
- Wait, it's like 2 a.m.
- I'll call her tomorrow.
- But what if something happens before I get the chance to call?
- Let me just text her to say I love her.
- I HAVE TO BE UP EARLY. WHY AM I AWAKE?
- I'm definitely gonna oversleep. I better set 10 alarms, just to be safe.
- Maybe 11.
- Did I feed my cat today?
- I don't think I did...
- Yeah, no...I didn't.
- I am a terrible person.
- I don't deserve to own a pet.
- Aw, my boyfriend answered me.
- He's so sweet.
- Am I sweet to him?
- I hope I am.
- I hope his family likes me.
- And his friends.
- What if they don't?
- What if they think I don't treat him well?
- Do I treat him well??
- I think I do.
- Wait, but I got really moody with him the other night.
- I really am a terrible person.
- I'm the worst girlfriend ever.
- Wait, did I lock the door?
Student LifeJul 16, 2015
50 Thoughts People With OCD Have While Trying To Sleep
I swear I'm not crazy (even though I feel like I am 99 percent of the time).
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