Many have suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder including famous, legendary minds. These are some of those people who have had OCD yet accomplished great things.
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. was an American aviator, engineer, industrialist, film producer and director. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world with his net worth totaling 43.4 billion dollars. By the late 1950s Hughes had developed debilitating symptoms of social avoidance behavior and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which included compulsive hand washing. The Aviator (2004), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hughes focuses primarily on Hughes’ achievements in aviation, in the movie industry, and on the increasing handicaps imposed on him by his obsessive-compulsive behavior.
I was washing my hands thinking about the act of washing my hand. I like to put the soap on my hand first and then wash it under the water. I have rituals like this, but they don’t consume my life. I wanted to research more about this topic of how a simple ritual is different from obsessive compulsive disorder.
Last Memorial Day weekend, we visited the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. When we arrived at the park, we were first led into an indoor theater to watch a video on the history of Pearl Harbor. Then the doors opened to the outdoor dock, where we rode a boat to the Memorial. We noticed the locations of where the other ships were once docked. Then we saw the 184 foot long white memorial structure, spanning what was once the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. I immediately recognized the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. I was immersed into self-reflection, thinking of my ancestors and of all the lives that were lost in the Pearl Harbor attack. When you reach the shrine room, you see that the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall. The place overflows with serenity.
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Today is marks the first day of National Hepatitis Awareness week, which is set to run until May 26th. With over 200 patient groups it is the first official global awareness event. Activities are planned nation wide to raise awareness of Hepatitis B and C.
This is a creative way to reduce stress and get rid of all the rubber bands all over the place. It’s a great decoration and also an additional tool to play with. It’s important to have fun at work because after all you spend at least 40 hours/ week of your life at work. That’s 2080 hours per year. Just be careful not to snap your fingers with the rubber bands.
Recently, I read Brian Wansink’s book called Mindless Eating and was immediately captivated. It is an in depth look into understanding why and what we eat. I will be pointing out specific examples in this blog, which are spoilers so be warned!
These are some of the themes mentioned in the book that apply to my life:
Seeing food=Eating more
Whenever snacks are more visible you eat more. I used to have all the snacks lying around especially during the college days. I would eat candy or whatever was in my sight. It was easy to get to and convenient, which was the problem. Once I stored them, my volume for eating greatly decreased. I still get to enjoy my snacks, but I don’t overeat.
I thought it would be interesting to interview my mom’s thoughts about being a mom on this day. However, my mom found it difficult to answer my questions, which included what are the good things about being a mom, the down side and advice for future moms. She said it was too hard to summarize and said that everything about being a mom was great.
I don’t know what it must feel like to be a mom. I can only assume the wonder and challenges of being with someone that resembles a part of you who evolves from a dependent stage to an independent individual.
Yesterday’s blog was about recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and knowing what to do. Today’s will describe some key steps in preventing a stroke.
Stop Smoking
Smoking can cause not only lung cancer, but also increase the chances of getting a stroke or heart attack. It harms the people who smoke it, as well as those around who inhale the second-hand smoke.
Limit alcohol
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, which can lead to a stroke.
