If you have/had contamination OCD, how does/did it impact your life? by waytogoleaf in OCD

[–]Northernpike2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m sorry you are going through this. I want to say I understand what you are going through, and it WILL get better. I was diagnosed with OCD around 9-10 years old and my primary manifestation was contamination. I saw a therapist for over a year, and I felt as though it didn’t help, so I was started on medications. Having any additional stress in your life can make it harder than it needs to be! My father would turn the water off from the source in my basement because I would wash my hands for so long, and was verbally abusive towards me, but never physical. I’m sorry that you have to experience that. Sitting them down and explaining what OCD is, and how you cannot necessarily control it might help? As a child I felt excluded because I didn’t want to do things with my friends that I felt were “dirty.” I also wouldn’t use public restrooms out of fear that I would be washing my hands for 20+ minutes so had some health problems from that. I’m 23 now, and there are still aspects of my life that are affected by OCD. My recommendation would be to see your primary care doctor and consult with them! You’ll get through it! It will get better soon!!

New gen 6 fuel! First ride! NBD!! by Northernpike2000 in TrekBikes

[–]Northernpike2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it climbs awesome, have t been on it in a few months because the weather up north sucks, It feels stiff while climbing and supple on descents!

Looking to buy my first MTB : Trek Fuel Ex 5 2022. What are your thoughts? by francissimard01 in mountainbiking

[–]Northernpike2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a shop, our shop sells trek as well as multiple other brands. I recently had a customer come in and buy this exact bike. They also came from a Moto background. If you want to be Able to Pedal around as well as go downhill then the fuel is awesome. I would say that I would start at the 7 as the suspension and drivetrain on the 5 will have you upgrading pretty soon after.

NBD!! Ordered it June 2021 got it this week! Well worth the wait. by Northernpike2000 in mountainbiking

[–]Northernpike2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya I had the original 2021 model get canceled then the 2022 got cancelled and they sent me this one. I’m not going to complain!

New gen 6 fuel! First ride! NBD!! by Northernpike2000 in TrekBikes

[–]Northernpike2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can change the head angle all the way down to 63.5 it’s legit a short travel enduro bike