You're welcome. Thank you for sharing the videos that helped me learn more!
Glad to know that something I shared helped!

That's an interesting point in regard to weak and strong at the same time and it reminds me of how... I've said before to one of my friends how I feel like I'm speaking out against some of the worst criminals in the world and simultaneously so bothered by some simple things that don't even bother most other people and it's so weird! How can I have so much bravery in one area, and be so controlled by fear in another that is way less dangerous? In fact, not dangerous at all! smh
It's weird.

Bummer you feel that way, though it seems like the guy in that one video was trying to help us who suffer from OCD with embracing uncertainty more... So, maybe you could try to find a way to be more open to the uncertainty? I dunno. Just throwing ideas out there.

Reminds me of the book DARE I read about anxiety and how they teach to "run towards your fear" I know it's easier said than done and there's some situations where that advice could literally kill people, but... There's something about embracing your fears that can reverse the amount of power they have.

Glad to hear you've made so much progress, and I feel similar. It still seems nearly impossible.
Also glad to know the telemarketer thing was appreciated.

I don't think I'll ever be normal either, but I don't want to be either. I'd just like some of these negative issues I deal with reduced.

That sounds like a good goal! I hope you're able to achieve it. :) It's great you're trying!

Interesting in regard to the trauma and loss of control. That makes a decent amount of sense, not sure if it applies to everyone with OCD. But in my case I do feel control is a significant element even if I never realized it for so many years until recently.

And I agree... Extremely difficult! Though, if one is able to solve such... It could also be an incredibly positive feeling... Oftentimes the more difficult something is the more amazing it feels when you solve it or complete it. Or even just make progress on it!