Why do I get so upset when people touch my stuff?

It could be related to trauma and the craving for control and order in your life and when things are moved it could be feeling violating to your personal space

If you’re asking if it’s ocd, that’s unlikely it’s probably an autism anxiety thing most likely which I get, ocd involves intrusive thoughts not just crying, I don’t think the people on this app are qualified to actually give any advice in the way or explanations and diagnosis, but ocd involved extreme intrusive thoughts like if I don’t do this pattern then this person will die or I will die, it’s a pretty horrendous mental illness that can even involve hallucinations in extreme cases, I am autistic with ocd tendencies where my extreme thoughts of worry make me follow rituals and impacts my health like stops me from eating, but it’s very common in autism to get stressed and meltdown when things are changed from what you want like routines or in this case your belongings, and also someone being in your personal space like that can feel quite stressful, if you don’t think you have autism though there can be a lot of other explanations like a hormonal imbalance causing an overreactive emotional response

I get this way due to trauma. Specifically, I don't like people touching my clothes washing or doing it for me, it really freaks me out. Just explaining to people around you how you feel, even if they can't relate gives them the heads up and puts you at ease. And if they don't understand and continue to do these things then that's on them.

That really sucks. It sounds like you're dealing with a combination of underlying mental health issues, trauma, and general environmental stress, which probably explains why you're getting so overwhelmed by seemingly small things. Basically, your battery is dead, and you legit don't have the bandwidth to deal with one more thing. If that's the case, all you can really do is take care of yourself as best you can. Try to understand what your needs are, and find ways to accommodate them. Hopefully things will eventually get better. One of my coworkers recently put me into JAN for workplace accomodations - it can be a good place to start for yourself as well.

I have this problem. I thought it was trauma based because I've never heard of another person reacting similarly.

it’s a huge deal to me when people touch me stuff without my permission. I would never give permission because it’s my stuff and I like things the way they are. I had a roommate in college who would move my things without my permission or knowledge and her friend would use my phone charger. I was irritated. she brought in so much stuff and wanted to take over the room. she was rude in general but it’s boundaries too. you just don’t go grabbing other people’s things or moving them. I love my personal space and not being touched either so I don’t know if that’s part of my trauma.

I get that way too. I believe it stems from autism/OCD. Another aspect could be that it's an invasion of privacy and the feeling of lack of respect, not only for your property but for you personally.

I can relate, I hate when people touch my stuff. I get really angry when my mom moves my things.

I am that way sometimes too. It helped me to communicate to those who live with me how distressing it really is and ask that if they must touch my stuff to tell me as soon as they can. It really helps me be more calm and understanding especially when they tell me why they moved my stuff.

I get that way too. I think it’s a combo of my autism/ocd. I like my house being my safe space. It’s my space that is set up how I want it. And any/every time I leave it will always look and be the same when I return (I live alone.) it’s the only place that I have that safety net in place. It’s the main control I have as I can always come back to my stuff and my space as it is. It’s definitely a mix of different things going on in my brain but I totally relate to that feeling.

Could definitely be a combo. I'm predisposed to getting very attached to my things (my grandmother was a full-blown hoarder) and then my dad was abusive. He would sometimes destroy my stuff on purpose, or force me to get rid of it. Are you upset that it's "not in its place," or that someone else has touched it?

I get that way due to my autism, I don’t like my things being moved or in different places because it messes with my routine. But I also know it could be an OCD symptom, depending on the severity of it