i think you make a very interesting point and i have had similar experiences especially where my ocd was involved.......to be able to recognize that its the ocd and not the situation kept me from getting out of control and perhaps wrongfully involving my family or friends in my plight ........i think we are lucky if we are able to do this ...but i think some folks "can"t see the forrest for the trees" thus exacerbating the situation........not by their fault but by the extent that their illnesses have overtaken them......interesting post.....thanks