i think there's a difference between having OCD and being organized. i used to be a big ol' slob until i moved in to my own apartment, and now i'm a complete neat freak. everything is in its place, and i stress out when i'm too busy to clean up every day. it just makes me feel better to come home from a crappy day at work and walk into a well put-together and clean apartment. it makes a difference.

also, i think what maya angelou said is true: there's no way you can have what it takes to change the world if you can't at least make your bed every morning (paraphrased miserably, i'm sure). i take that to heart - i have a rule that if i don't get anything else done in a given day, at least i made my damn bed in the morning.

Anxiety said:

Absolutely. Mentally I'm far better suited to dealing with many things if my surroundings are neat and tidy. I'm not sure if this is a failing and whether to be able to concentrate in a messy atmosphere would show a great skill, but for me I just 'work' better as a human being if my surroundings are ordered and just how I want them.