Automatic observations turning into conscious rumination

[dan9911]

(E.g. A dog person walks down the street and sees a dog walk by with his owner)

Non-OCD guy: Wow, that’s a cool dog. (Keeps walking)

OCD guy: Wow, that’s a cool dog. Why is it brown though? What type of breed is that? What’s its history? Damn, how can I call myself a dog person if I can’t figure such a simple thing out? What does that mean about me? It seems like I know nothing about dogs. (Takes phone out, starts googling)

Has anyone dealt with something similar where you’d start to ruminate about things your mind used to just let go of automatically before? It’s like an urge to have it all figured out, especially if it relates to something you’re genuinely interested in.

Any tips on coping are all well appreciated!

 

 

 

 

 

[Katrin1994]

да. Так я изучал историю Турции, хотя я не имею никакого отношения к Турции.