I beat my OCD!

bigwill · 27th March 2005, 04:08 PM

If you remember my other thread, where I was worried about soldering with lead solder due to OCD issues, then you might be interested to know I managed to confront my fear! I managed to solder some components onto my board, and I feel proud now

I'm still feeling a bit worried/paranoid about what I might've done to myself, holding the solder, breathing the flux fumes etc, but I wouldn't have been able to even TOUCH something like solder a few days ago!

Sch3mat1c · 27th March 2005, 10:47 PM

Hell, when I don't have hands free and need to pull out some more solder I use my lips.

And well look at me, I've been at it for a decade... poisonous materials are way overrated these days!

Good to hear you've conquered it..

Tim

SY · 27th March 2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by Sch3mat1c
Hell, when I don't have hands free and need to pull out some more solder I use my lips. And well look at me, I've been at it for a decade... poisonous materials are way overrated these days!

Tim

Tim, I'll be polite enough not to mention those extra thumbs growing out of your forehead, as well as your Smurf-blue complexion.

audiousername · 27th March 2005, 11:44 PM

Pffft.... Poisonous materials....

My grandparents owned a foundry, and when my mother was young she used to play with little globules of mercury. My grandmother used asbestos sheet to rest the iron on. When termites got into the house, she'd dig out the wood and pump DDT into it.

I don't think I've suffered any ill effects

Good to hear you've conquered your fear of solder

Chris Jennings · 28th March 2005, 09:32 AM

Well done

I know this was a difficult one for you to overcome. The satisfaction with being able to make your own circuits must be huge.

Your fear will reduce with every joint you make. I know, I used to have a panic attack every time I had to catch a train (the OCD thing) but now I use trains to commute to work and find them more relaxing than taking the car.

Chris

AndrewT · 28th March 2005, 01:08 PM

Hi,
I gather OCD is an ailment.
Could someone explain please.

audiousername · 28th March 2005, 01:12 PM

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

rabbitz · 28th March 2005, 01:21 PM

Good on ya bigwill...... I know it's not easy. You're past the point of no return now.

bigwill · 28th March 2005, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys

27th March 2005, 04:08 PM	#1
bigwill diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK	I beat my OCD! If you remember my other thread, where I was worried about soldering with lead solder due to OCD issues, then you might be interested to know I managed to confront my fear! I managed to solder some components onto my board, and I feel proud now I'm still feeling a bit worried/paranoid about what I might've done to myself, holding the solder, breathing the flux fumes etc, but I wouldn't have been able to even TOUCH something like solder a few days ago!

27th March 2005, 10:47 PM	#2
Sch3mat1c diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI	Hell, when I don't have hands free and need to pull out some more solder I use my lips. And well look at me, I've been at it for a decade... poisonous materials are way overrated these days! Good to hear you've conquered it.. Tim __________________ See my Electronics webpage -- the home of Vacuum Tube Drag Racing. The key to being a successful Audiophile: "I reject your reality and substitute my own!"

27th March 2005, 11:44 PM	#4
audiousername diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne, Victoria	Pffft.... Poisonous materials.... My grandparents owned a foundry, and when my mother was young she used to play with little globules of mercury. My grandmother used asbestos sheet to rest the iron on. When termites got into the house, she'd dig out the wood and pump DDT into it. I don't think I've suffered any ill effects Good to hear you've conquered your fear of solder __________________ Jason

28th March 2005, 01:08 PM	#6
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, I gather OCD is an ailment. Could someone explain please. __________________ regards Andrew T.

28th March 2005, 01:12 PM	#7
audiousername diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne, Victoria	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder __________________ Jason


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28th March 2005, 09:32 AM	#5
Chris Jennings diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southampton	Well done I know this was a difficult one for you to overcome. The satisfaction with being able to make your own circuits must be huge. Your fear will reduce with every joint you make. I know, I used to have a panic attack every time I had to catch a train (the OCD thing) but now I use trains to commute to work and find them more relaxing than taking the car. Chris

28th March 2005, 01:21 PM	#8
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Good on ya bigwill...... I know it's not easy. You're past the point of no return now.

28th March 2005, 02:42 PM	#9
bigwill diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK	Thanks for the encouragement guys

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