tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post6133968555024627779..comments2023-10-08T08:29:47.056-04:00Comments on Bringing along OCD . . . : OCD and Christmas DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-30391202521954370142012-12-30T14:08:56.739-05:002012-12-30T14:08:56.739-05:00Krystal Lynn, even though OCD crept into your Chri...Krystal Lynn, even though OCD crept into your Christmas, it sounds like you did great! I love how you say you "took one for the team." That was so unselfish of you, and it's great you didn't wash your hands afterwards.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-53393462004943760282012-12-30T12:25:36.511-05:002012-12-30T12:25:36.511-05:00Yep..OCD crept into .Christmas. My daughter got s...Yep..OCD crept into .Christmas. My daughter got sick and I went into the cupboard to get her medicine and when I opened it the box fell right down from the shelf into her garbage can. Just what I needed. I actually considered going to the store to buy new stuff but asked my husband to take the box out of the trash and dump the pills out on the island counter. I did not like touching them but had to take one for the team. I felt like my hands were dirty but did not wash them. Then on our trip home..we drove..it seemed like every time I had to use a public bathroom, someone else was in there and that made me have to wash my hands faster and I never felt clean. Yuck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288842067954888301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-79166128959580279552012-12-27T18:54:13.090-05:002012-12-27T18:54:13.090-05:00Jean, we enjoyed the music. Yes, we did have a lov...Jean, we enjoyed the music. Yes, we did have a lovely Christmas, so OCD didn't run the show. :-)Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-59284724416919395932012-12-27T18:53:26.127-05:002012-12-27T18:53:26.127-05:00Thanks, Elizabeth. This music is instrumental and ...Thanks, Elizabeth. This music is instrumental and so beautiful and calming.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-6615308575978668242012-12-27T15:29:11.959-05:002012-12-27T15:29:11.959-05:00We listen to Celtic Christmas music, too! Sounds l...We listen to Celtic Christmas music, too! Sounds like you had a mostly lovely Christmas. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-64668515938862939592012-12-27T15:12:29.143-05:002012-12-27T15:12:29.143-05:00I'm glad the OCD didn't ruin your Christma...I'm glad the OCD didn't ruin your Christmas. Oh, and I love Celtic Christmas music! I have a few different CDs by different artists. Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279501398388972542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-69926790212734529612012-12-27T13:57:06.279-05:002012-12-27T13:57:06.279-05:00Amanda, thank you for your good wishes. I hope the...Amanda, thank you for your good wishes. I hope the new year is a blessing to you!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-14665940704195053102012-12-27T12:40:25.933-05:002012-12-27T12:40:25.933-05:00This sounds really tough, but am glad that it didn...This sounds really tough, but am glad that it didn't ruin your holiday. I hope the rest of this year is wonderful to you, and that the year ahead brings great beauty and inspiration to your life :0)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166689236909570817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-40561480471694641442012-12-27T09:42:15.820-05:002012-12-27T09:42:15.820-05:00Thanks, Grace, it was a nice holiday. I'm glad...Thanks, Grace, it was a nice holiday. I'm glad you had a nice day, too. Letting go of perfection is not easy, I know, so good for you!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-59804967832807166442012-12-27T09:41:18.573-05:002012-12-27T09:41:18.573-05:00Janet, Thank you. It was a lovely day, and OCD was...Janet, Thank you. It was a lovely day, and OCD was just a small part.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-45590628638524558902012-12-27T09:40:37.824-05:002012-12-27T09:40:37.824-05:00Thanks, Jodi. I like how you put that: not to let ...Thanks, Jodi. I like how you put that: not to let OCD have the only perspective.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-81169871199087278772012-12-27T09:39:58.123-05:002012-12-27T09:39:58.123-05:00Thank you, I did, Keith, and I hope you did too!Thank you, I did, Keith, and I hope you did too!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-64298989029170225862012-12-27T09:38:50.552-05:002012-12-27T09:38:50.552-05:00Madison, I have times that the OCD gets worse for ...Madison, I have times that the OCD gets worse for seemingly no reason. I used to have a lot of OCD tendencies when I washed my hands. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-33676199785130703142012-12-26T23:34:59.137-05:002012-12-26T23:34:59.137-05:00Well, I can certainly understand your concern for ...Well, I can certainly understand your concern for your mother. It sounds like you had a really good holiday despite the short internal setbacks. I'm glad to hear it.<br /><br />I had a nice holiday too. Hubby and kids and cats and chaos but I'm learning to let go of my need for perfection and order. Everyone is much happier. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-73959925385814201562012-12-26T19:16:53.655-05:002012-12-26T19:16:53.655-05:00Glad your OCD didn't ruin your holiday, Tina, ...Glad your OCD didn't ruin your holiday, Tina, even though it made an appearance. Sounds like a lovely day for you and Larry overall.Janet Singer (ocdtalk)http://www.ocdtalk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-74531436880568475802012-12-26T15:47:44.025-05:002012-12-26T15:47:44.025-05:00It is small but OCD can make it huge. it is good t...It is small but OCD can make it huge. it is good to step back and not let the OCD have the ONLY perspective! Great job, once again!Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-57770894439516199512012-12-26T15:24:25.532-05:002012-12-26T15:24:25.532-05:00Hope you had a great Christmas Tina :)Hope you had a great Christmas Tina :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-6903725850635942392012-12-26T15:23:50.663-05:002012-12-26T15:23:50.663-05:00Sounds like you had a nice holiday. Now that part...Sounds like you had a nice holiday. Now that particular episode with the chair sound similar to the kind I usually have. For some reason in the last month, I have beem having more ocd tendencies than usual, if that makes sense. Lately it's been with hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap and my need for me to have access to it. Even during Christmas shopping I was looking all over for it at the department store, noticed it on a clerks desk and reached over and used it, alot of it. :) <br />Sassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473560581723247919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-6775728500850189932012-12-26T15:11:19.355-05:002012-12-26T15:11:19.355-05:00Thanks, Lisa. I'm leaving my decorations up a ...Thanks, Lisa. I'm leaving my decorations up a little longer, but I'm dreading the time it will take to dismantle them. I'll look forward to the house being "normal" looking too!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-91885709609331607092012-12-26T14:55:25.202-05:002012-12-26T14:55:25.202-05:00Glad that it wasn't too overwhelming! I know ...Glad that it wasn't too overwhelming! I know that this morning I had to take down all the Christmas decorations, put everything back in it's right place, and vacuum the rug first thing. It feels good to have my house back ;-)Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-82288239640664255342012-12-26T14:39:33.992-05:002012-12-26T14:39:33.992-05:00Deanna, Thank you. And I'm so glad 2012 was a ...Deanna, Thank you. And I'm so glad 2012 was a good year for your depression, and I hope 2013 is even better. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-55462869704616805712012-12-26T14:38:18.123-05:002012-12-26T14:38:18.123-05:00Jen, I get anxious about people liking my gifts to...Jen, I get anxious about people liking my gifts too, but my husband really worries about it. <br /><br />I can totally understand the desire to be alone, but I have to fight it sometimes and be with people because I know it's good for me.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-3299569263091632052012-12-26T14:36:18.294-05:002012-12-26T14:36:18.294-05:00Sunny, I'm so glad that you had a glorious day...Sunny, I'm so glad that you had a glorious day. Those are days that one remembers always.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-55585469886806531382012-12-26T14:35:00.956-05:002012-12-26T14:35:00.956-05:00Middle Child, I'm sorry that you have depressi...Middle Child, I'm sorry that you have depression and anxiety too. They cause their own troubles, I know. Thanks for reminding me of the importance of baby steps.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-14003108575198223862012-12-26T13:59:57.677-05:002012-12-26T13:59:57.677-05:00So glad the OCD didn't ruin the Christmas holi...So glad the OCD didn't ruin the Christmas holiday! That just means that you are more in control of yourself than OCD is!!! Very Wonderful! I like to think that depression has less control of me than I do over myself as well! And a wonderful note of this year has been that I have not been hospitalized for depression all year long (minus the first couple days of Jan- and I don't think that will repeat itself this 2013 either!!!)<br /><br />Glad you both got to visit with you mothers!<br />Happy New year!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350578149610084498noreply@blogger.com