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michiev
michiev
My friend from out of state is coming to visit me tomorrow at about one in the afternoon, I haven't seen her in a year and I don't get to talk to her very often so i'm extremely nervous.. I'm always really particular and OCD about my routine and schedule and this could knock it right the fuck out of whack, I'm scared i'll be too nervous to eat or even have a nice time or anything... I have to eat at a certain time in a certain way or i'll freak out... Things changing in any way really scares me.

So how would you guys handle this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
The idea of eating at certain times and certain things made it difficult for me support friendship also. I guess you should offer meet in restaurant which you like that way you will be able to poick what you want to eat and the friend will be able do the same thing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The way I handle it is to just be honest with people about it. Whenever I am with other people and find myself in a situation that stirs up my anxiety, the first thing I do is let the other people know whats going on. Its hard enough to live with anxiety. Trying to cover your tracks and not let other people know how you are feeling inside.....I can't even imagine trying to pull that off.

If it were my friend, I would say, I hope you don't mind, but I am a bit on the OCD side, and if I don't stick to my "routine", it will throw me out of whack. I have NEVER had anybody respond negatively or treat me like I was a crazy person. I think they find the honesty refreshing, actually. And if they don't and think you are a nutjob, then good riddance to them anyway. Also, I don't say it like I am saying I have cancer. I say it in a lighthearted, 'oh well, this is me' kind of way. It totally takes the pressure off. I hope you find something that works for you.