No, please, what you have to say is worth way more than two cents; it's worth its weight in gold.
And it makes perfect sense to me! I've been through trying circumstances in the past that have actually led to the best times of my life. And knowing that I've experienced those good times lets me know that there's no reason I can't have them again.
And also, I've been doing some readings on personal growth, and one line of thinking in particular stresses not so much positive 'thinking' as positive 'feeling'. If I can remember and grab ahold of what it 'felt' like when I was at my happiest, that can really lead to some drastic changes.
I'm so glad you popped in with your words of wisdom! I hope things are looking good for you as well!
Well, I majored in biology, and have worked in quality assurance and pharmaceutical labs in the past. But I don't work in the field anymore, although I'd like to get back into it. Also, two of my interests lie in evolutionary biology and zoology. So at this point, I'm more of an armchair scientist, I guess.
Oh ouch! concerning your injury. I knew that you were a soccer player; didn't you travel overseas sometime ago to compete?
The writing is going pretty well; I keep having ideas, at any rate. Work is busy; a lot of us are putting in 10 hour days or more. The roommate - still in process, lol. He at least has a steady job, and he's paying for his own phone without having to rely on my name and credit. Hopefully he'll have his own car soon too.
Do you know, I've got OCD as well. I was diagnosed when I was a teenager (in my 20s now) and it can be such a sticky disorder at times.
I think the fact that you didn't notice you were getting better is good, because the key thing with OCD is distraction and you must have been brilliantly distracted to be able to get on with things. Well done you. :)
Hi ellieet! I'm sorry you have to deal with such anxiety. There's so many different forms of OCD, but we all have that in common at least.
You have a good point about it being all about distraction. I know that while I was in college I was barely troubled by it at all, since my mind was otherwise engaged. Recently it might be all the reading and writing I've been doing that has helped. At any rate, I can't complain!
Thanks for popping in, I hope you have a good weekend :)
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Thanks for dropping by, it's good to hear from you :)
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No, please, what you have to say is worth way more than two cents; it's worth its weight in gold.
And it makes perfect sense to me! I've been through trying circumstances in the past that have actually led to the best times of my life. And knowing that I've experienced those good times lets me know that there's no reason I can't have them again.
And also, I've been doing some readings on personal growth, and one line of thinking in particular stresses not so much positive 'thinking' as positive 'feeling'. If I can remember and grab ahold of what it 'felt' like when I was at my happiest, that can really lead to some drastic changes.
I'm so glad you popped in with your words of wisdom! I hope things are looking good for you as well!
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I didn't realize you were a scientist as well. Cool.
I've been away from LJ for a while too. I need to catch up now that I can sit down. ( I seriously injured my buttock while playing soccer… )
How is the writing going? Work? The roommate? Please keep us updated!
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Well, I majored in biology, and have worked in quality assurance and pharmaceutical labs in the past. But I don't work in the field anymore, although I'd like to get back into it. Also, two of my interests lie in evolutionary biology and zoology. So at this point, I'm more of an armchair scientist, I guess.
Oh ouch! concerning your injury. I knew that you were a soccer player; didn't you travel overseas sometime ago to compete?
The writing is going pretty well; I keep having ideas, at any rate. Work is busy; a lot of us are putting in 10 hour days or more. The roommate - still in process, lol. He at least has a steady job, and he's paying for his own phone without having to rely on my name and credit. Hopefully he'll have his own car soon too.
Big hugs to you!
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I think the fact that you didn't notice you were getting better is good, because the key thing with OCD is distraction and you must have been brilliantly distracted to be able to get on with things. Well done you. :)
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You have a good point about it being all about distraction. I know that while I was in college I was barely troubled by it at all, since my mind was otherwise engaged. Recently it might be all the reading and writing I've been doing that has helped. At any rate, I can't complain!
Thanks for popping in, I hope you have a good weekend :)
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