Understanding OCD

[hunter]

3. OCD sucks.

My meds work well enough.

My wife won't even consider those sorts of meds because her OCD often coincides beneficially in her work.

Years ago, when I was working in a blood bank, my own OCD was similarly useful. OCD has also been useful writing computer software, staying up all night to get some bit of machine code just right.

But not so useful when I'm plucking "bad" hairs out of my skin or doing things over and over again, things I got plenty well enough first try.

Ever the scientist, I figure my wife and I are wasting at least four to six hours a day between us on OCD shit.