In response my last post, Blue Morpho wrote a comment noting that OCD may in itself count as a "tragedy." Which reminded me of the biggest irony of all: OCD has caused me to spend hours, weeks, MONTHS of time worrying that something terrible might happen. But so far, really the ONLY truly terrible thing that's ever happened in my life is that I have OCD.
Would my life be perfect without OCD? Unlikely. But it sure would be closer.
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8 months ago
I've never thought about it like that before, but it is absolutely true! OCD does in and of itself qualify as a terrible thing that affects you as any tragedy would, causing emotional and mental distress and really affecting the way you live your life. Great insight, Ann and Blue Morpho. : )
ReplyDeleteYou are right.......that is the insidiousness of OCD.....it gives you all these "what ifs" to worry about, when the real worry is the OCD itself!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how OCD can take something you fear, and in the process of trying to prevent it, make it come true. When I was at my worst, I feared dirtiness, and yet, my apartment was filthy because I didn't think I could touch anything dirty to clean it up. The irony really is rather unfortunate.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that just the best? Although not all of my problems stem from my OCD, I know that I'd be able to cope with and handle those problems better if I didn't have OCD... however... I have to deal with the OCD first before I can deal with the other issues. Irony is the best possible word.
ReplyDeleteI agree entirely with you.
ReplyDeleteI have spent the last 8 months in a horrible place, needlessly torturing myself with horrific thoughts. They were 8 months that I could've and should've enjoyed but OCD drew all of my focus to imagine the worst - I realise now that OCD is my issue not the fears that OCD plays upon.