I'm not sure if this is the right forum but...
My truck had mechanical problems recently. Broke down. I use my truck for work so it was serious but I think I became obsessed with it. There was nothing much else I could do but if there had been anything else I don't think I could have done it because all my thoughts were focused on repairing the truck or just giving up. It was a difficult repair and I gave up a couple of times and pretty much became shut off. The last time I became very depressed and my anxiety became worse than it has in a long time. I slept for two days and only ate twice. I couldn't think straight and actually became suicidal. The cats got fed of course but I couldn't function at all... not even a even shower. I'm wondering if it was really obsession or just back and forth between total desperation and surrender. Fortunately I was able to regroup and finish the repairs but I'm really curious about my reaction. I know how weird it sounds

[mommyofp95]

Hey there,

I understand what you mean. For me, when I have a problem, it's very easy to obsess over it. I tend to worry about it, constantly think of finding a solution, wonder "why me?", hope that it gets better, and pretty much become all-consumed with fixing the problem. This happens to me a lot with small and large issues. For example, yesterday I received a past due notice for a bill I needed to pay but didn't get notification about until now. Long story short, I thought this bill had something to do with tenants I have living in the home I own in Georgia. Figured it wasn't my responsibility. But then all of a sudden, it was all I could think about. I worried about the fact that it was overdue, I worried that I was going to have to get in touch with my tenants and ask them for money (something I seem to have difficulty doing!), I worried how it was affecting my credit, I worried that it was going to damage my seemingly good relationship with my tenants (asking them for money for a bill that wasn't my responsibility). Basically, I went from point A to Z in a span of a few hours until I could finally get to my computer, login to my account, and understand what the bill was for. I know this probably sounds crazy. But this is often how my mind operates with small and large problems. I just can't think or focus on anything else until I have made sense of it and found a solution. I hate this part of myself.

So I can relate to your feeling obsessed with fixing the problems with your truck. So sorry you felt this way! One thing I try to remind myself is that problems have a way of working themselves out - even without obsessing about them. I try to remember this, but it's hard. For me, my mind starts working and just jets off. I'd like to work on bringing my mind back down to earth when these problems happen. I hope you're feeling better and taking care of yourself.

[gayleggg]

Sounds like a reaction to the stress. When I'm depressed obsessing is one of my main trouble areas usually caused by stress(real or self inflicted). If it doesn't straighten out after you have everything back in working order. i would contact my pdoc.
Gayle

[avlady]

Yes I agree with gaylegg

[Thunder Bow]

You are a Warrior and your determination paid off! I am happy to see the cats got feed.

[Little Lulu]

I also agree with Gayle but would add that for me, fear leads to the obsessive thinking. In this situation I might be afraid I would not be able to fix the truck, I might not be up to the job, the truck might not be fixable ... and what will I do if I don't have transportation, etc. A snowball going downhill. Like you said, you use your truck for work so it is important to your livelihood.

You got the job done ... maybe you just doubted you could do it. You seem smart. Even if you couldn't fix the truck I bet you would have found another answer. When I am fearful and obsessing, I have a good friend who reminds me that I always keep kicking to the top. I just love her for that.