Frequently Asked Questions for the Sock-Hysteria Support Team

Q: What is Sock-Hysteria?

Sock-Hysteria is a condition characterized by an overwhelming urge to organize and categorize socks. Symptoms may include: an intense desire to pair socks, a fear of solo socks, and an irrational hatred for socks that don't fit in the washing machine's designated sock drawer.

Q: What are the symptoms of Sock-Hysteria?

A: See above, but also include: frequent arguments with family members over who ate the last matching sock, an excessive use of sock clips and rubber bands, and a general feeling of unease when encountering unmatched socks in public.

Q: How do I know if I have Sock-Hysteria?

A: If you find yourself: counting and pairing socks in your sleep, having a sock drawer that's more organized than the local library, or feeling an existential dread when confronted with a lone, mismatched sock, you may have Sock-Hysteria.

Q: What about those annoying sock clips and rubber bands?

See our Sock Clips and Rubber Bands FAQ for more information.

Q: What's the deal with the washing machine's sock drawer?

Read about the Sock Drawer Conundrum.