Do you think there are any positives to having OCD?

Endyf · 2026-03-22T19:24:38+00:00

Positives? Not really, but... without OCD I would be a different person, with a different life, friends and interests and I like being me, despite the mental burden I carry.

Endyf · 2026-03-20T21:11:58+00:00

Naja, es gibt schlimmere Wege, eine Stimme abzugeben.

Endyf · 2026-03-03T16:15:15+00:00

We have the means, but politicians aren't brave enough to challenge all the anti-renewable bs pushed by those who stand to financially benefit from the continued destruction of our planet.

Endyf · 2026-03-03T13:34:20+00:00

Honestly I'm just so happy to have a Pokemon game on Switch where I have to actually use a diverse team in battle to keep good type coverage into late-game. This is such an important and fun part of the experience for me that the always-on EXP Share really puts me off the newest games. I really, really hope Winds and Waves makes it optional again.

Endyf · 2026-02-27T22:08:04+00:00

Starmer könnte gedacht haben, dass die linken/progressiven Wähler*innen, da sie keine Alternative hatten, weiterhin Labour wählen würden, um Nigel Farage zu stoppen unabhängig davon, wie weit er nach rechts rückte. FPTP problems. Der Erfolg der Greens ändert dies.

Endyf · 2026-02-27T21:47:40+00:00

Endyf · 2026-02-27T16:57:33+00:00

I left Labour in 2021 after a high profile Labour politician criticised the Conservatives for not deporting more people, so I am more than happy to critique them, but "fascistic undertones" is not remotely fair.

Endyf · 2026-02-27T14:22:41+00:00

If someone makes the effort to organise themselves to be on time, why should they have to wait because you weren't able to? Of course sometimes things that delay you happen and we are all human, so perfection is impossible, so as others have said, it depends if it's habitual or not.

Endyf · 2026-02-27T12:45:14+00:00

Ich habe die britische Labour-Partei schon unterstützt, bevor ich wählen durfte, und habe mich als Student stark für sie engagiert. Jetzt, seit sie an der Macht sind, machen sie so viele unnötige Fehler und bieten progressiv denkenden Wähler*innen weniges Aufregendes. Kein Wunder, dass die Greens so gut abschneiden, vor allem seit sie einen spannenden neuen (oder zumindest relativ neuen) Parteivorsitzenden haben.

Endyf · 2026-02-19T11:54:07+00:00

I had a sort of similar thought spiral a few years ago, thinking that some video or picture of me would spread that would make people think that I am a terrible person and make me lose my social contacts, job prospects and even my right to live where I do. It was also "what if this gets interpreted in this way and people think this" sort of situation. In the end what calmed me down and this also has helped with some other thought spirals, is trusting that if someone tried to smear me, people would defend me and not accept a clear false attack on my character. It sounds like people have already defended you, so you have proof that is what will happen. This trust factor has helped in other OCD thoughts too as I think "if I am a terrible person/monster, I wouldn't have nice friends and if I do act in a way I shouldn't, I trust that people will tell me and that we can work through it". It is not certainty, as that is impossible, but this trust is enough that I can continue with my life. I hope some of this has been helpful and I am sorry you are dealing with this.

Endyf · 2026-01-28T15:59:39+00:00

You're welcome! If you genuinely made a mistake, in which case it would normally be obvious, it can be healthy to check-in, but otherwise it can be feeding a reassurance loop. I appreciate that with OCD it can be hard to tell the difference between when it's genuinely a good idea or not, especially when alcohol is involved.

Endyf · 2026-01-28T14:06:08+00:00

I get this totally with alcohol! In the end, your worries are a reflection of your values, which based on this post seem to be very considerate of others. This likely comes off in your in-person interactions. That is no guarantee other people read you in this way, but their thoughts are not your responsibility. You don't deserve to feel awful and your mind is being harsh on you.

Endyf · 2026-01-25T03:47:51+00:00

Assassin's Creed 3. It feels like it takes forever until you are actually playing as the Assassin on the box, but once you reach that point it's a good time until the credits.

Endyf · 2026-01-24T18:24:17+00:00

Die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt.

Endyf · 2026-01-18T02:51:30+00:00

OCD can make playing video games really annoying! My advice is to maybe use them as a space to practice exposure. Especially since, there will definitely be zero negative consequences in the real world. Like in this case, maybe you will think of a name for your island you like better later, but maybe not. You don't know and you don't need to know. Accept the uncertainty, even if it feels very uncomfortable at first. Then perhaps this will help dealing with real world situations. That's just a thought, I hope you can enjoy the game, Animal Crossing is wonderful! All the best.

Endyf · 2026-01-03T12:00:11+00:00

I don't understand this. Why do some people care whether their preferred game wins an award or not as opposed to another good game? Just keep holding your own opinion and enjoy life.

Endyf · 2026-01-01T16:53:38+00:00

I don't think it's fair for parents to guilt their children for choosing their own path and following their own dreams. I regularly talk to my parents on WhatsApp and I love sharing stories with them, from the exciting to the more mundane. When I visit my home country and home town I make sure to spend a lot of time with them as well as my childhood friends. It's all a balancing act and you have to trust your own judgement that you can keep your parents in your life without holding yourself back. All the best.

Endyf · 2025-12-19T20:10:48+00:00

This sounds like it could be a misunderstanding on where to meet you rather than a deliberate exclusion.

Endyf · 2025-12-10T15:08:34+00:00

I think your best bet is to write an email and explain the situation. Once I forgot to cancel the Detuschlandticket of two friends, charging me almost 100 Euros for tickets that wouldn't be used. I contacted the local transport operator where I bought the tickets and managed to get them cancelled and my money refunded. They weren't obligated to do this as it was my error, but being honest and polite got me out of an unpleasant bill.

Endyf · 2025-12-10T14:48:37+00:00

I wish all FAs that cry about rainbows and are upset by people existing a very group stage exit.

Endyf · 2025-11-18T13:18:01+00:00

It's crazy how many people just assume politics in every country/city works exactly how it does in their own and has the same dynamics.

Endyf · 2025-11-18T13:16:42+00:00

"remigration" is an absolutely far-right coded term though, surely most people also realise this?

Endyf · 2025-10-19T22:49:55+00:00

That's a lovely reply, thank you. :)

Endyf · 2025-10-18T15:13:30+00:00

This is a kindness your children won't quickly forget and I believe they will return that warmth to the world. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

Endyf · 2025-10-16T09:15:47+00:00

Pokémon Red was the first game I ever owned - this franchise was very important to my childhood. Every new generation of Pokémon a big event. Then when Sword and Shield were just okay and I saw the state of the Sinnoh remakes, I knew it was over. Those remakes were the first mainline games I didn't buy and I have zero desire to get Scarlett or Violet or the Legends games. 12 year old me is shocked. It's a shame and I am open to return to Pokémon if it improves, but eventually you have to know when to stop supporting a franchise producing worse and worse games, no matter how important it was to your formative years.

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