I was thinking about this the other day as I was lining up labels at work. Here I am using my OCD-like tendencies in my job and it is actually a great thing there. My employers want the labels all straight, they want everything to line up...and these are things to strive for in my occupation. I don't have OCD or anything, but I think maybe I do a little...and I can use it to help myself be a good employee that does her job well. It makes me wonder about this in other aspects of our lives. Does anyone else here use the things they have discovered about themselves in therapy as a positive force in their lives? I'm sure some of you must. It's more cause to believe that being who we are...no matter who we are...can make us useful and valuable to ourselves and to others. I like that thought.

What have you discovered about yourself during therapy that is usually thought of in a negative way, but can be positive too? It speaks to balance and how all of us are a valuable piece to the big puzzle. My OCD-like tendencies can be a good thing. I hope this is okay to discuss here. If not, is there a place on this board for open discussion such as this?