I think I have a serious problem. [Archive]

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 07:39 AM

I believe I am suffering from an iPhone addiction / am completely obssessed with it. Every night, I will clean my 16GB 3G without fail, making sure every side is perfectly clean and without fingerprints before I snap on my case. However, the next morning when I get up, I have this obssession that if I mistouch 1 spot of the touchscreen , I get agitated and start cleaning my iPhone all over again and making sure that I press every target/ key accurately.

Do I have a problem and what help should I get? Pls advice

jshelton

Jul 17, 2009, 07:40 AM

aprofetto

Jul 17, 2009, 07:40 AM

Ahh young love... your OCD will fade with time.

Unspoken Demise

Jul 17, 2009, 07:41 AM

I wouldnt say its an addiction. I think you are just a little OCD. The iPhone unfortunatly brings the OCD out of people, that with other phones would be more relaxed. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice looking phone and cleaning it, its a problem when it interferes with your life. I think you'll be ok.

arkitect

Jul 17, 2009, 07:45 AM

I really am starting to think there is a massive and lucrative market out there for Apple OCD therapy…

The way I treat my iPhone would probably give you a seizure.
In fact right now it is lying on my desk, flung carelessly, face down (:eek:) half under a pile of paper and a mug of coffee hovering nearby.

What can I say, except. It's a phone. :o

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 07:46 AM

Ahh young love... your OCD will fade with time.

But it has already been a year+ and I'm still the same. I even have to read the Apple Ad : " Revolutionary iPhone" before I can shut off my Mac. Do I really have a problem there? :(

jessica.

Jul 17, 2009, 07:47 AM

Honestly, you probably don't really have any real problem except a possible need for attention.

It's just a phone but if you firmly believe you have an issue I strongly suggest seeing a professional instead of seeking psychological advice online.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 07:47 AM

jessica.

Jul 17, 2009, 07:48 AM

^ I rest my case.

Ntombi

Jul 17, 2009, 07:50 AM

Sorry I'm a bit dumb but what is OCD? Thanks for your advice BTW.:)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml)

Unspoken Demise

Jul 17, 2009, 07:51 AM

Sorry I'm a bit dumb but what is OCD? Thanks for your advice BTW.:)

Ill answer this question without sarcasm in hopes that you arent trolling for attention. OCD is "obsessive compulsive disorder." You read about it here: WebMD: OCD (http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/obsessive-compulsive-disorder)

kas23

Jul 17, 2009, 07:53 AM

Wow. I don't think you should be discussing this with us, but rather your doctor. Do you display this behavior with anything else in your life? You car, laptop, etc?

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 07:53 AM

Ill answer this question without sarcasm in hopes that you arent trolling for attention. OCD is "obsessive compulsive disorder." You read about it here: WebMD: OCD (http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/obsessive-compulsive-disorder)

Nope, I'm not trolling for attention, because I really need to do something about it. Thanks anyway, gotta book an appointment to meet a doctor / specialist then.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 07:56 AM

Wow. I don't think you should be discussing this with us, but rather your doctor. Do you display this behavior with anything else in your life? You car, laptop, etc?

I display it with my new 17" Mac. I'm always cleaning it, babying it and even once, wearing gloves to use it. It's obssesive but I can't seem to stop it.

P.S: I'm not that picky but I subconsciously am becoming a perfectionist it seems.. :(

Unspoken Demise

Jul 17, 2009, 07:57 AM

Nope, I'm not trolling for attention, because I really need to do something about it. Thanks anyway, gotta book an appointment to meet a doctor / specialist then.
You really think its that bad?
Well, again, if youre not seeking attention and you think you have a serious issue that warrants professional help, kudos to you for taking the next step. Hope everything works out.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 08:00 AM

Apart from my case, anybody here used to have OCD/ baby their stuff till now?

maflynn

Jul 17, 2009, 08:01 AM

Ahh young love... your OCD will fade with time.

No it won't. If the OP is that obsessed with touching the right portion of the screen and cleaning, it won't fade with time.

To the OP, relax and just come to terms with the fact that you have a phone. While we all like to take care of it, and at times "baby" it. All things being equal, its just a phone.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 08:08 AM

No it won't. If the OP is that obsessed with touching the right portion of the screen and cleaning, it won't fade with time.

To the OP, relax and just come to terms with the fact that you have a phone. While we all like to take care of it, and at times "baby" it. All things being equal, its just a phone.

yea. tks for the advice. i have never done that with my n95 or ipod touch, but when it comes to more expensive :apple: products, i start to baby it excessively. This is really going out of hand, thus i m refering myself to a specialist or doctor tmrw morning. any other suggestions?

TheSpaz

Jul 17, 2009, 08:28 AM

I display it with my new 17" Mac. I'm always cleaning it, babying it and even once, wearing gloves to use it. It's obssesive but I can't seem to stop it.

P.S: I'm not like TheSpaz , I'm not that picky but I subconsciously am becoming a perfectionist it seems.. :(

Why do you have to bring me into it?

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

TheSpaz

Jul 17, 2009, 08:31 AM

Relax and just come to terms with the fact that you have a phone. While we all like to take care of it, and at times "baby" it. All things being equal, its just a phone.

I think I'm going to take that advice.

To the original poster... get a few scratches in it and crack it a bit and you'll stop caring about keeping it brand new looking. I know what you're going through... I'm pretty obsessive about my iPhone as well. I'm going to try and control it though... I don't think I need to go as extreme as getting a doctor to help me though.

Don't let electronics control you.

colmaclean

Jul 17, 2009, 08:31 AM

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

Imagine how Hitler feels...

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 08:31 AM

Why do you have to bring me into it?

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

Sorry then, I'll remove it. My apologies :)

ozzyman500

Jul 17, 2009, 08:32 AM

It's funny how threads like these appear every day. :eek:

jessica.

Jul 17, 2009, 08:33 AM

Why do you have to bring me into it?

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

I'd put money on the fact that your goal was similar to the OP's and you're quite pleased your name comes up in casual conversation often, even if it is not in the most favorable light. Honestly, I thought the OP was you ... for a moment.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 08:34 AM

I think I'm going to take that advice.

To the original poster... get a few scratches in it and crack it a bit and you'll stop caring about keeping it brand new looking. I know what you're going through... I'm pretty obsessive about my iPhone as well. I'm going to try and control it though... I don't think I need to go as extreme as getting a doctor to help me though.

Don't let electronics control you.

But you're also known for being picky for the best stuff, I can't deny I'm not like you though, we pay for it. :)

Peace

aprofetto

Jul 17, 2009, 08:38 AM

But it has already been a year+ and I'm still the same. I even have to read the Apple Ad : " Revolutionary iPhone" before I can shut off my Mac. Do I really have a problem there? :(

Oh god, this is much worse than I initially thought... seek help, my friend... seek help.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 08:50 AM

Oh god, this is much worse than I initially thought... seek help, my friend... seek help.

seeking tomorrow.. sigh.. the apple obssessive dissorder is getting on me :(

noobinator

Jul 17, 2009, 09:00 AM

What are you going to do when you buy a new car??? Try cleaning THAT every night :eek:

DesignerGenes

Jul 17, 2009, 09:04 AM

A&E has a great new show called "Obsessed" all about OCD, to the extreme.

I believe that you can watch some episodes online at aetv.com.

It seems that major OCD issues start with the smaller things so its probably best to get it fixed asap.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 09:04 AM

What are you going to do when you buy a new car??? Try cleaning THAT every night :eek:

You know something? When pops bought me a new car for 1st day of work ( Black BMW M3 ) :D , I sent it for polishing everyday and I tried to kepp the dashboard of my car free from dust? Isn't that me being obssessive? :eek:

noobinator

Jul 17, 2009, 09:06 AM

You know something? When pops bought me a new car for 1st day of work ( Black BMW M3 ) :D , I sent it for polishing everyday and I tried to kepp the dashboard of my car free from dust? Isn't that me being obssessive? :eek:

I washed my first new car every few days when I first got it. That lasted about a month and then I noticed a small scratch and said screw it. Things are meant to be used. We pay big money for toys so you might as well enjoy them to the fullest. Next year at this time you will be selling your 3gs probably and is it worth it to baby it for a year to make a few extra bucks?

I say screw it (not literally please) and enjoy it!

samcraig

Jul 17, 2009, 09:10 AM

I washed my first new car every few days when I first got it. That lasted about a month and then I noticed a small scratch and said screw it. Things are meant to be used. We pay big money for toys so you might as well enjoy them to the fullest. Next year at this time you will be selling your 3gs probably and is it worth it to baby it for a year to make a few extra bucks?

I say screw it (not literally please) and enjoy it!

...and actually - over cleaning (as in an instance with a car) only wears down the protective coating, can affect the lifespan of the paint job, etc...

The first ding is always the hardest.

And I'm not obsessive at all - but I do take care of the phone (it's my first phone in a case and screen protector). I pretty much beat the crap out of my treo and then my two blackberries.

noobinator

Jul 17, 2009, 09:15 AM

...and actually - over cleaning (as in an instance with a car) only wears down the protective coating, can affect the lifespan of the paint job, etc...

The first ding is always the hardest.

And I'm not obsessive at all - but I do take care of the phone (it's my first phone in a case and screen protector). I pretty much beat the crap out of my treo and then my two blackberries.

I'm the same way, I take care of my iPhone but not obsessively. I have a PS air jacket and PS crystal film. I also use a switcheasy colors case and a iSkin revo2 from time to time but I love the simplicity of the air jacket/crystal film combo.

My old razr was a different story. It was run over twice, dropped from a moving car and finally died for good when I snapped it in half after the speaker went out.

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 09:17 AM

I'm the same way, I take care of my iPhone but not obsessively. I have a PS air jacket and PS crystal film. I also use a switcheasy colors case and a iSkin revo2 from time to time but I love the simplicity of the air jacket/crystal film combo.

My old razr was a different story. It was run over twice, dropped from a moving car and finally died for good when I snapped it in half after the speaker went out.

Oh. . . Sell it to me for $5? :D I'll polish it and a genie may appear :rolleyes: wistful thinking on my part

Gershon

Jul 17, 2009, 09:19 AM

...and actually - over cleaning (as in an instance with a car) only wears down the protective coating, can affect the lifespan of the paint job, etc...

The first ding is always the hardest.

And I'm not obsessive at all - but I do take care of the phone (it's my first phone in a case and screen protector). I pretty much beat the crap out of my treo and then my two blackberries.

my bbb ( bb bold ) died suddenly on a frosty morning.. very wierd.. it just won't turn on anymor, so i gave it to my cousin ( 1 year old ) to throw and use as a toy phone.. :p made me happy to see him throw and bash it around..

patrickdunn

Jul 17, 2009, 09:25 AM

Why do you have to bring me into it?

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

What can we say? Your famous on here. Start a blog, reap the rewards!!

samcraig

Jul 17, 2009, 09:27 AM

my bbb ( bb bold ) died suddenly on a frosty morning.. very wierd.. it just won't turn on anymor, so i gave it to my cousin ( 1 year old ) to throw and use as a toy phone.. :p made me happy to see him throw and bash it around..

You and your family are cell killers!

Unspoken Demise

Jul 17, 2009, 09:27 AM

What can we say? Your famous on here. Start a blog, reap the rewards!!

You're like Chris Crocker now.

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images-2/chris-crocker-crying.jpg

newConvert

Jul 17, 2009, 09:28 AM

If you think you need help, definatley get it... however I'd also recommend getting insurance! Single best thing I ever did for my phone, now I dont give a crap about it. $25/year with a $25 deductible, covers EVERYTHING, damage, theft, etc.... Spilt beer all over it this weekend, didn't much care, mind you it came out fine...

MACoconut

Jul 17, 2009, 09:33 AM

One solution to prevent finger prints: USE an Anti-Matte Screen Protector :D & use a white iPhone so you can't see the fingerprints that distinctly.

TheSpaz

Jul 17, 2009, 09:43 AM

One solution to prevent finger prints: USE an Anti-Matte Screen Protector :D & use a white iPhone so you can't see the fingerprints that distinctly.

Does "Anti-Matte" mean clear glossy?

SFStateStudent

Jul 17, 2009, 09:50 AM

I am so over the infatuation with my precious Black 3GS 32GB iPhone, as it sits in its X-Stand, with its Incipio Ultra Feather Case beside it, displaying the 100% Battery Icon, while sitting in its own light from a specially designed lamp that exsentuates the very essence of my 3GS.... "Is the Doctor in???"

chox99

Jul 17, 2009, 10:21 AM

You know something? When pops bought me a new car for 1st day of work ( Black BMW M3 ) :D , I sent it for polishing everyday and I tried to kepp the dashboard of my car free from dust? Isn't that me being obssessive? :eek:

Clearly you have some money(or filthy rich). Why don't you just buy another one when it gets scratched?:)

Jokes aside, I think it's normal to be obssessed about your gadget for at least couple of month. I still clean my 3G with alcohol every other day.

rdowns

Jul 17, 2009, 10:22 AM

I think I'm going to take that advice.

To the original poster... get a few scratches in it and crack it a bit and you'll stop caring about keeping it brand new looking. I know what you're going through... I'm pretty obsessive about my iPhone as well. I'm going to try and control it though... I don't think I need to go as extreme as getting a doctor to help me though.

Don't let electronics control you.

Why do you have to bring me into it?

My name comes up in threads that I haven't even commented in yet... that's sad.

Please. You start threads like this all the time. You are an attention whore and love it.

At least you haven't gotten yourself banned like the OP.

TheSpaz

Jul 17, 2009, 10:31 AM

Please. You start threads like this all the time. You are an attention whore and love it.

At least you haven't gotten yourself banned like the OP.

Wonder how he got banned...hmm.

jshelton

Jul 17, 2009, 02:48 PM

He got banned? I was about to call him out! What a troll.

Why did he get banned?

iPhoneFreak17

Jul 17, 2009, 02:53 PM

This is a weird topic:(

Megalobyte

Jul 17, 2009, 02:54 PM

Always remember, things cannot make you happy...

But the iPhone comes awfully close. :)

-aggie-

Jul 17, 2009, 02:57 PM

Wonder how he got banned...hmm.

I believe he got banned for posting new threads about stuff that happened to his iPhone, but which were just pics he found from somewhere. He was obviously a troll.

Krafty

Jul 17, 2009, 02:58 PM

Always remember, things cannot make you happy...

But the iPhone comes awfully close. :)
A Nissan 350z would make me happy for the rest of my life.

Unspoken Demise

Jul 17, 2009, 03:01 PM

A Nissan 350z would make me happy for the rest of my life.

2 unicorns: A Male and a Female, would make me happy for the rest of my life.

I get one, my girfriend gets one, we breed them, we give them to our kids, we sell the other ones, continue to breed them, make lots of money, everyone's got a unicorn.

THEN WE GO TO CANDY MOUNTAIN!

Krafty

Jul 17, 2009, 03:03 PM

2 unicorns: A Male and a Female, would make me happy for the rest of my life.

I get one, my girfriend gets one, we breed them, we give them to our kids, we sell the other ones, continue to breed them, make lots of money, everyone's got a unicorn.

THEN WE GO TO CANDY MOUNTAIN!
CANDY MOUNTAIN
YOU FILL ME WITH SWEET SUGARY GOODNESS