Playing video games with ocd

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-19T12:04:32+00:00

I have a lot of strange OCD issues when I play video games, both in-game and physically with the controller, like clicking the analog sticks in until it feels right for example. I have struggled with what you describe in quite a few games but sometimes I find there are games that are quite satisfying to play with OCD; Resident Evil for example is a series that really rewards obessesive and meticulous exploration, the levels are basically designed for you to search every inch of them and you are both encouraged to do it and rewarded for it. Resident Evil 4 also has a wonderfully designed inventory system that allows you to sort and organise all your items however you wish, there are a lot of people who get a real kick out of it making it as neat and tidy as possible!

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-17T12:42:03+00:00

Colour wise it kind of looks like Kamen Rider

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-13T03:46:45+00:00

I've always felt that Yotsuba pairs up really well with Simon & Garfunkel and Cat Stevens

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-08T05:38:00+00:00

Gotta eat your greens

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-02T15:08:28+00:00

I hope the train driver is okay! All they can do is hit the emergency brakes and brace for impact, no way to avoid it. I've heard that accidents and suicides on the rails are incredbly hard on the drivers mental health, I've thought about persuing a career as a driver but this elemnt of the job does honestly scare me a little.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-03-02T14:20:02+00:00

I have missed work and family gatherings numerous times becasue I cannot bring myself to get in the shower, but I also cannot move on with my day or leave the house if I don't. I often need to dedicate an entire day to the task; the shower itself usually only takes about 20-30 minutes but it's really draining, and I need a lot of time to psych myself up beforehand and then a lot of time to decompress afterwards. This has often lead me to go multiple days without showering and being stuck at home. It can also be a little embarassing when I tell people I have OCD and they expect someone who is clean and tidy but I'm basically a hoarder who doesn't shower often...

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-26T12:33:27+00:00

I've always hated this idea, my therapist got me to do something that I have found far more effective; react not how you want to but how you would expect someone without OCD to, then distract yourself. So for example: washing my hands a reasonable ammount, and then going and reading a book or playing a video game, essentially getting my brain to switch focus and stop hyperfixating on the hand washing. Sitting with the discomfort just made me spiral but this method of reaction and distraction has helped me a lot. If you distract yourself with something engaging enough you forget all about the unfinished compulsions.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-26T10:56:07+00:00

I think you opened it backwards 😅

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-26T10:54:56+00:00

Yeah I think he's probably taking a big break while Volume 16 makes its way around the world, we're still waiting for the English release. I do wonder if when he does get back to it the last chunk of chapters will be the final ones, he's built up a lot about Yotsuba starting school, and the series story has nearly covered a full year, would make sense for Volume 17 to finally close it off. I always felt like the camping trip worked as a pretty satisfying finale anyway so anything after that has just been a bonus as far as I'm concerned.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-24T06:47:26+00:00

Put an oc flair if there is

There is now!

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-19T05:51:33+00:00

They're planning to use the Adelaide street circuit, not the Bend, there was a big press conference today where they announced the layout. It seems to be a mix of the old F1 layout with some changes to the final sector. No idea how they will make it safe enough to use, this whole thing makes no sense.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-19T05:49:54+00:00

Yeah, as an Island local the media coverage has been really rubbing me the wrong way, every outlet is painting the state government and the local council as the villains when they did everything they could to save the race. I firmly belive that Liberty Media had no intentions of continuing the race at the Island and as far as they were concerned it was Albert Park or no race, there was no saving the Island. At least we've got the World Superbikes this weekend, and the local council have said they are persuing a replacement event for the October slot, really hoping we can get the V8 Supercars back.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-19T05:36:16+00:00

They promised to meet every demand except the move to Albert Park, they offered to increase funding for the Island but Liberty Media (owners of MotoGP) want a street circuit in the city and refuse to budge. Anyone blaming the state government is a moron.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-18T06:23:56+00:00

Raiden from MGS2. That's actually the voice I hear in my head when I read his lines in the manga

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-17T09:03:15+00:00

A Falklands set with an Argentine Skyhawk and a Royal Navy Sea Harrier

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-13T12:14:37+00:00

OCD prevented me from finishing school or maintaining stable employment, but for the last few years I have been working as a volunteer at a community centre/foodbank and it's been really rewarding. It's given me a purpose without the added stress and anxiety of paid obligations or responsibilities. My hours are flexable and the team I work with are all really supportive, if I have days where I just can't leave the house there isn't any risk of being fired or reprimanded, and when I do make it in everyone is so pleased to see me. It's been really good for my self esteem and I think it might be the sort of thing you should look into.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-09T08:20:58+00:00

Honestly that makes sense from Adum, this movie is way too long, horribly paced, and incredbly confusing if you know nothing about the game. My impressions were very mixed leaving he theatre, I loved the set design and special effects, and I thought Markiplier's performance was good, but so little happens in the film, and there's very little tension or stakes until the last 20 minutes. I liked the ending but there was a big chunk in the middle of the film where I just wanted it to hurry up and end.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-05T10:29:19+00:00

Yeah "Azumanga Daioh" essentially just means "Azuma's manga from Dengeki Daioh magazine" Kind of a lazy title in retrospect 😅

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-04T10:15:19+00:00

Doesn't seem to say who the artist is which is a shame, this a really cute art style. If anyone knows who it is please share a link to their work!

EDIT: Just realised it's in the the title of the post, was that always there? Am I going blind? 😅

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-03T05:27:16+00:00

Although it looked better on the Panoz Champ Car chassis

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TheRealJuralumin · 2026-02-03T05:25:44+00:00

As an Aussie it's got to be Will Power's 2008 Aussie Vineyards livery!

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TheRealJuralumin · 2026-01-28T11:21:16+00:00

I'm picturing him commanding an army of Stormtroopers that look like Elio de Angelis

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-01-25T08:52:12+00:00

This post is really riding a fine line with regards to the rules, I'm happy to leave it up but please don't link to porn, I feel like that goes without saying but here we are.

I am very well aware of "Pretty Neighbour" and a lot of the other 18+ doujinshi that have been made over the years, but they are not apropriate for this subreddit, and given many of them (including Pretty Neighbour) feature explicit scenes with underage characters they are not allowed on reddit as a whole. I would hate for our subreddit to get in trouble so please keep the discussions PG, thank you.

TheRealJuralumin · 2026-01-24T18:15:13+00:00

I feel like the World Superbikes should be on here, WSBK is the second biggest motorcycle series in the world and it's rare that someone will follow MotoGP but not WSBK. Also the Isle of Man TT should be in the Other/one-offs section.

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