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I've noticed that I have had an increase in ocd after COVID happened. Things I had never considered have now entered my mind, and it's really driving me crazy. I realize we are essentially living in filth as human beings. I never realized how we essentially spit when we talk, even when we're just talking normally. I never knew that until they started talking about the spread of COVID. Now I picture basically spitting food particles at each other every time we talk. I was also made aware of how much a toilet sprays into the air when we flush. I don't know how others don't find that absolutely disgusting. Even if the lid is closed, the toilet will still spray through the cracks. Essentially, we are covered in feces and urine particles and then go walk around our houses. I also realized that people don't really wash their hands well and will shake people's hands and touch shared objects. I don't know how anyone can live with this other than simply being ignorant of it. Does anyone else feel the same way, or do I need to go see an OCD specialist?

It’s okay to be honest you guys

I have had a lot of setbacks, yes. As of today, I collect disability, yes. But I will say that I have had a hell of a ride with both positive and negative experiences.

• Held 25 jobs in a span of 15 years
• Was certified as an Emergency Medical Responder at age 17
• Was a recruit in firefighter academy as a senior in high school
• Was a fire explorer most of high school
• Worked as a lifeguard in high school
• Voluntarily participated in clinical and EMS ride alongs my junior and senior year of high school
• Volunteered with a county rescue squad at age 18
• Drove to Colorado by myself at age 19 for EMT school and achieved my Advanced EMT
• Worked in EMS for 2 years, even while attempting university. I worked 24 hour shifts, sometimes even 96 consecutive hours. I started intraosseous infusions, IVs, drove lights and sirens through heavy traffic congestion while parting the sea of cars, transported patients to different states at times, loaded patients onto helicopters, and all sorts of kick-ass experiences
• Was kicked out of a college program and showed up there shortly after in a security uniform, making the program's president's mouth drop (a funny experience and a reaction to remember). I was hired on there after I was kicked out of class. I only lasted a few minutes before I was fired, lol.
• I was hospitalized involuntarily over 20 times
• I was arrested and later convicted of stalking at age 21 trying to pursue a romantic interest at that time
• I have been to the Mayo Clinic (top hospital in the nation) to see the top psychiatrist for my mental health problems
• I have corresponded with state legislators to proactively advocate for certain issues
• I became a self-taught fullstack developer, skilled in a wide array of different technologies
• I worked on projects for some big-name, reputable companies, including Daimler (Freightliner/Western Star), Zoetis (veterinary pharmaceutical company), and McCain Foods
• Now, I finally found the love of my life and happily married