I’ve actually been thinking about asking Mike how he was. I’ve seen him in a couple other threads here and there lately…
Those are interesting articles, Ric. I hope something comes from them!
I hope all is as well as it can be with things the way they are, Mike. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten an update from you. Have you heard about the (fairly recent) advancements in research on OCD? Let’s hope the findings turn into something concrete soon enough for you to benefit.
http://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(16)32380-0/fulltext
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ocd-can-turned-switch-brain-8467009
I’m really moved, I hadn’t checked on this thread in a while, I’m genuinely touched that there was concern for me an interest in me.
As far as OCD, I have to admit, I’m partially extrapolating based on what’s going on, which is, I admit, something of a worry of mine: am I self-diagnosing myself? My therapist has mentioned compulsive behavior, but hasn’t really outright mentioned me having OCD. I’m sure the Internet Age has driven doctors nuts, and every asshole with a keyboard probably now claims to have condition X or Y. My current therapist has tried to push around, insisting that I focus on improvements in my life and my job, and I don’t know whether to be frustrated that he’s not “approaching the issue directly,” or if my excessive focus on it has transformed it into something larger than it is. I don’t know anymore. To be honest, I don’t much give a fuck. I just want this to stop. The past week or so of feeling better wasn’t bliss, but it was a fuck of lot better than this hell. Even winning, I still lose. It comes back. What’s the fucking point? I don’t know how much longer I can keep fighting losing battles. Just fuck all of this.