Today, I got a steering wheel cover to stop my obsessive steering wheel picking. After putting it on, I realized it was crooked, causing me to have OCD fits every time I drive. I can still pick at the steering wheel around the cover. FML
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Today, I got a new set of acrylic nails put on. While driving home, I had an urge to pick my nose. My car then went over a speed-bump. I now feel like my brain is bleeding. FML
Today, my car was broken into. What was stolen? My steering wheel. FML
Today, I found out that my anxiety disorder has escalated to where I now scratch and pick at my face while asleep. Now I get to sleep with oven mitts taped to my hands. FML
Today, I found out why everyone stares at my car when I turn a corner. My power steering squeals, and it sounds like a screaming child. I don't have enough money to fix it right now. FML
Today, I realized how bad my OCD is when I accidentally got a paper cut and I was annoyed by the fact that the cut wasn't in a straight line. FML
Today, I finally got my car back after it was in the auto shop for a week. On my way home, I started swerving all over the road. It turns out they didn't tighten the lug nuts on one of my wheels properly. FML
Today, I drove through a drive-through car wash. The steering wheel turned left on it own. I was pretty sure the railing guided the car but my stupid ass turned the wheel to the other side and popped the car off the rails. It crashed into one of the machines and now I have a huge dent to the front of the car. FML
Today, my OCD reached a new high when I used a correction pen to white-out an eyelash which was photocopied onto every single page of my reading material. I did it because the eyelash was too distracting and I couldn't finish reading the article without the urge to rip it into shreds. FML
Today, my enjoyment of popping bubble wrap was yet again ruined by my excessive OCD tendencies. FML
Today, I was caught and fined for picking a lock. I have OCD. I was picking the padlock on a toilet paper holder in a public toilet because the roll was the wrong way round. FML
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triplebeerox 27
Well, can't you return the one you have and exchange it for a different, bigger one?
chanelvander 7
Super glue it, haha! But seriously, maybe you should talk to someone about how to manage this; I understand it's a serious issue and you want to feel as safe and comfortable as possible while operating a motor vehicle.
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Comments (91)
suri23 11
Meds, meds, meds.
worldclassrager 39
I do the same thing...I am not sure why it's so fun... You could cover it yourself with a specific fabric that covers it all without a pattern so it doesn't bother you...a friend of mine had the same problem...and that worked for him...
whoracle_fml 12
What is steering wheel picking?
TheBrochure 22
I figure it's peeling and picking the rubber or leather off of the steering wheel.
heychey 12
Apparently a few of you don't seem to understand you can't just "quit" being OCD. If it were that freakin' simple then there would be tons of psychiatrists out of jobs right now. It's a mental disorder, you can't just quit. YOU, however, can quit being assholes and educate yourselves before commenting next time. OP, I do the same thing sometimes. Try going to talk to someone about it, but in the mean time get a different steering wheel cover or do like someone else said and do duct tape.
Cocainee 6
Read my thoughts #33! People do not understand how OCD works, it's not all about cleaning and having things in order. Maybe his OCD is having to pick a certain amount each day, or while driving he has to constantly pick... No one will fully understand the OCD brain.
Bevspeaks 11
YAY SOMEONE SAW MY ADVICE!
MissCharlotte_fml 26
Thanks you guys. I hate when people tell me or anyone else with OCD to just stop having it. And then they get all mad and defensive when I say I cant. They tend to be the immature, uninformed jerks that also tell me I dont really have schizophrenia and I am just "faking it" or "faking" my OCD.
frip_fml 9
Get the bus.
MidnightMusic53 37
Honestly, taking the bus sucks. I had to take the bus for years and it's no fun. You have to work around the bus schedule and can't just go home whenever you want after you're done with work or school. It can also cost quite a bit depending on how many buses you have to take throughout the day. Plus, you get stuck with some very awkward people, and of course it's never fun when you're on the bus when someone is puking. The bus is very germy, and increases your chances of getting sick. In the end, this really wouldn't take care of the steering wheel picking problem. I agree with the people who suggested that OP exchange the steering wheel cover for a bigger one, or use duct tape. Duct tape may be the best because getting it off would be harder and would force OP to stop picking the steering wheel.
Reesienpiper 4
Steer your obsession in another direction
bach2121 13
How did this make FML? All he did was waste money
fancyturdhat 11
You should make a steering wheel cover out of pretzel dough. Bake, then pick away.
kruth 1
Some one has the same problem I do!!!!
museerux01 10
You have a serious issue o.o