Adventures in writing

In It for Attention and Fame

by Bill Brenner March 12, 2010 Adventures in writing

Since a big ego is often part of the OCD persona, the author has decided to see where Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter fit in. People with big egos often think of themselves as beautiful, even when they’re not. And as I’ve told you before, we OCD cases have big egos. [See The Ego OCD Built] As part of my recovery — and my larger Faith journey — I’ve had to deal with this issue head…  [Read More]

Outing Myself

by Bill Brenner February 22, 2010 Adventures in writing

The author on why he chose to “out” himself despite what other people might think. Mood music: [spotify:track:1Qdnvn4XlmZANCVy3XjrQo] A couple friends have asked why I “outed myself” in this blog. Wasn’t I afraid people would blackball me at work? Don’t I worry that I’ll be defined by my struggle with OCD above all else? It’s a fair question. First, let’s get the notion of “courage” and “bravery” off the table. Some have used those words…  [Read More]

The Engine in Hyperdrive

by Bill Brenner February 7, 2010 Adventures in writing

It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up my visit to the #ShmooCon security conference in Washington D.C. My compulsive tendencies are humming along at full throttle, which isn’t as bad as it seems. True, the goal is to minimize the OCD overdrive as much as possible. Especially when it comes to giving in to one’s addictions. But sometimes it’s good to have that extra drive. I’ve produced three articles and two podcasts from #ShmooCon, which is…  [Read More]

Strong Arm Of The Log

by Bill Brenner January 17, 2010 Adventures in writing

The author admits he stole the title for this entry from an old North Shore Sunday article because, well, he thought it was cool. See the bald guy at the front of the picture above? That’s Mike Strong, an old friend of mine from the college days. I look up to him today. But there was a time when I hated his guts. I met Mike back in 1993 at Salem State College. We were…  [Read More]

The Stormy Present

by Bill Brenner December 16, 2009 Adventures in writing

A week and a half into this blog, I have most of the backstory etched in. There’s a little more backstory to come, particularly on how Faith has played a central role in my recovery and about how the signs of my craziness were there in my early 20s. More humor is yet to come as well. Response to this blog has been tremendous, and I thank those who are taking time to comment. Until…  [Read More]

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