I still struggle with the thought of giving someone something as simple as a cold. I either worry that they'll in turn give it to their immune compromised grandma, or some trip or event will be ruined because they were sick.
Last week I worried about both. As I mentioned, my coworker flew off to help with the birth of her very first grandchild. I fretted that I'd get her sick before she left and then she wouldn't be able to be around her grandchild, or at least would be miserable from illness.
Well, I didn't get her sick. She got herself sick. As far as I can tell, she still snuggled right up to her granddaughter. And while she wasn't thrilled to be sick, nothing came of it. She had a great trip and all was well.
Why can't I get this through my thick skull? That remains a big one to work on. Luckily winter gives me plenty of opportunity.
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4 years ago
What is it about OCD that puts up an invisible wall between logical cause and effect? You can see through the wall - and you know you should be able to get past it - but it's almost impossible. Keep at it. If anyone can do it it's you - you are the best at ERP that I know.
ReplyDeleteAt least you are aware of the issue! You are right, winter will give you lots of opportunities. Which remnds me. I need to get a flu shot :)
ReplyDeleteI still feel like holding my breath around new born babies. I work at a day care, so I'm pretty likely to be carrying around germs at any given moment. I don't understand how other people can ignore their colds and hold a new born baby.
ReplyDeleteOCD isn't bound by logic. That's my observation. The fear doesn't have to make proper sence for it to bother me or taunt me.