Dyslexia stories

@ghost-of-a-duke said
I don't have OCD, but I do have leanings towards the condition. (For example, I check the oven is off or the door is properly locked once or twice more than necessary, and double check where my bank card is, even though I know where I put it).

So yes, I would say a degree of obsessional behaviour is 'normal' (whatever normal is). I also find it can be beneficial, ...[text shortened]... pedantic and over checking nature, I'm pretty good at doing things correctly and avoiding mistakes).

Did you read my mind?

@moonbus said
If you're later declared a saint, it's not called "obsession" anymore, it's called "devotion"; whereas, if you're later declared a traitor, it's called "delusion."

That's one way to look at it, just like brakes and accidents.

As I was told by a good friend who is really obsessed with some weird ideas, is this. It was suggested that obsession, particularly when directed towards a beneficial or productive goal, can be a positive attribute. This perspective acknowledges that obsessions can sometimes lead to significant achievements or advancements when they are channeled towards meaningful and constructive pursuits. Throughout history, many individuals have been driven by a single, intense focus on an idea or goal, which ultimately resulted in groundbreaking discoveries, innovations, or improvements in various fields. This concept is supported by the idea that a focused, single-minded approach can lead to remarkable outcomes, especially when the obsession is combined with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to push boundaries.

However, most observers who cannot envision the possible outcomes, nor fathom the goal as being achievable, will consider the obsession as being destructive and ill-fated, therefore a disorder. But it must also be admitted that these kinds of obsessions are extremely rare in the general population.

@pettytalk said
Did you read my mind?

Yes.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Yes.

Can you also read my location?

@pettytalk said
Can you also read my location?

I get pinged whenever you walk passed a Starbucks.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
I get pinged whenever you walk passed a Starbucks.

You do? But I never go in. Believe it or not, I never bought coffee there.

I merely asked just in case you can, because I don't want Dive to know, just in case he takes me up on the bet.

You'll have to excuse me now, as I have to go outside and shovel the snow from the driveway.

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This topic jinxed me. I had two turns to make in a new area, turned left instead of right on the last going almost 40 miles out of my way after turning around and getting back to where I started from😁.

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I’m sorry to hear this it’s not something I would wish on anyone. Special circumstances absolutely play a role in pushing these things through the roof. I used to deal with bad panic attacks also, even going to the hospital a couple times🙂. I had these my whole life up until a few years ago after analyzing myself, my whole life interactions and their effects on me along with my trust and faith in God and his strength ending them.

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The second of these is especially important. I'm probably caught saying 'live in the moment' at least once every day at work. (A clinical psychologist I once knew had her clients use a technique of tapping the table, to ground themselves in the here and now, or to perhaps focus on the smell or taste of the coffee they are drinking). We all tend to worry or fixate on the past (something we can't change) or overthink the future, when more often then not things are not as bad as we imagine.

I like the John Lennon lyric, 'life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans.'

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I had a few panic attacks some that bad I had to take time off work,the only thing that helped was Valium,The doc would give me enough for 3 or 4 days,so I bought some of the internet from a verified british chemistthat I had family links to,I always have some in reserve & just knowing they are there has been a great comfort I had my last attack 8 years back when i decided to close down my company,Careing for my wife and running a firm was to much.