Dealing with Symmetry OCD: Tips and Advice

so what's helped me a bit is having thought "Strategies" like the one i mentioned. It Dosnt have to be specially that. But i notice the sooner i interrupt what I'm doing with a thought and action the more successful it is. It doesn't work overnight. But overtime it should help decrease the impulsive Sensation. It's kind of like finding a substitute ingredient if you will. For example red beans and white beans or Wheat flour or almond flour. Your used tonq certainly recipe with a particular flavor. But if u have an open mind to a better result u can try a different ingredient. And then you'll find out the meal tastes better, is krone simple, healthier, and importantly much more satisfying with the "Upgraded ingredient" if that makes sense...

Yes, one of my subtypes is symmetry, specifically symmetry with my body, and the feeling of being unbalanced, then my compulsions are to do whatever made me feel unbalanced over and over again on both sides until it’s symmetrical. SUPER annoying.

Do you have any exanples? For me, symmetry is often with correcting an object that's out of place. And not being satisfied when trying to organize things, I'll move around my skincare or clothes etc 50+ different ways and it never seems quite right I'll spend hours rearranging the same damn thing even pinterest boards as well as rewriting the same lists. So the #1 thigh i try to do is catch myself in the act / Interrupt it. I take a deep breath and affirm to myself that i have the willpower to take control of my actions and overcome this. I'll try to slowly back away, and think of something that's "More important i could be doing (like taking the dogs out) immediately i try to switch to something else even though i have to fight the urge and it doesn't always work. Overtime it's definitely did and i gradually have gained more" control" over my impulses. feel free to share some examples of your own specific ocd triggers. maybe I'll have some better tips for ya.:)