- Username
- GermanCowboy
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Can OCD be a blessing in certain situations, like in a career?
Can OCD be a gift?
I’m curious about the NOCD’s community experiences on this. My question is, can OCD be actually a “blessing” in some situations? Let me give an example: John is an engineer and has OCD. He gets treatment for his OCD, but finds that in his very technical work, it pays to have an eye for details. Also, his perseverance and perfectionism make him an ideal candidate for job promotions. He consistently gets top performance ratings and obtains bonuses without fail. In other words, John is heavily relied upon for his technical expertise and were it not for his OCD, he wouldn’t have gotten so far in his career. He is nothing without his engineering prowess and lives and breathes in code. Although John is happy with his career, his personal relationships suffer. He has very little to no success making new friends or let alone romantic relationships. He is viewed as “overly sensitive” and needing serious work in his personality. So the dilemma is: should John forego his career and treat his OCD to a point where he no longer has an “eye for details”? Or, should he continue his MO and use OCD to his advantage? I’m curious as to your experiences with this.