I've been thinking, you need to work on your fear ladder.
Hey Gerald, do you want to come watch a movie with me?
Ughhh, one is upside down.
My roommate Gerald, had recently been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I can now recognise this from his obsessive organising and phobias. I then told him my idea and explained how a fear ladder will gradually address his obsessive behaviour and gave him action items.
Is the door locked? What if I didn't lockit?
Two Days Later
First, leave your table without readjusting the position of your pencils.
AHH DID I RUN OVER SOMETHING!
One Week Later
Once you have mastered that, leave my dirty dishes in the sink. Make dinner, and walk away without checking if you turned off the stove.
One Month Later
Then, once you have finished cleaning, meet me at themovies. Try not to check if you locked the door.
After conquering that, try to drive around without stopping to check if you drove over something.
Eventually, after managing his compulsions,Gerald seemed more at ease about everything.