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Violinists' 'syndrome'?

 
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grace
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:45 am    Post subject: Violinists' 'syndrome'? Reply with quote

Do all violinists have tendencies to be obsessive-compulsive?

I'm not your typical neat-freak but since I got my violin there would be things which I simply have to arrange in a certain order--almost as if I have autistic tendencies! But this OCism is not directed to everything (my sister is still perpetually mad from arranging the bed sheets all day--school is over in our place and I confine myself alternately in the bedroom, the kitchen, and the front room where the tv and computer are).

I know only one OC violinist and it's just an observation. Can verify it if this is true?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Grace! What interesting "problems" you come up with! Violins do, indeed, have strange effects on people!

I wouldn't worry just yet - my impression is that, with all you are doing that your psyche just needs to "get things in order" so that you can function!

I am anything but a neat freak, but when, for instance, my husband used to go out of town, I would clean and neaten everything so that I would feel "secure." Doesn't make any sense, but so it was. Perhaps that is what you are going through?

If it get worse, then you might want to talk with someone. Since school is over, maybe you are just looking for something to do?

Anyway, let us know how things go?

Shirley
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:09 pm    Post subject: Talent Reply with quote

I'm glad for this new information.

I had been thinking that my terrible playing was due to lack of any genuine talent but now I know better.

Whew !
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gizmo, you are too funny! Shirley
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grace
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shirley wrote:
Hi, Grace! What interesting "problems" you come up with! Violins do, indeed, have strange effects on people!

I wouldn't worry just yet - my impression is that, with all you are doing that your psyche just needs to "get things in order" so that you can function!

I am anything but a neat freak, but when, for instance, my husband used to go out of town, I would clean and neaten everything so that I would feel "secure." Doesn't make any sense, but so it was. Perhaps that is what you are going through?

If it get worse, then you might want to talk with someone. Since school is over, maybe you are just looking for something to do?

Anyway, let us know how things go?

Shirley


thenks for the explanation Shirley! maybe it IS a reaction to change.. I just remembered tho that whenever i wash the dishes everything has to be in a particular order (spoons inside the biggest mug, bowls on top of the stack of dishes, pots and pans behind the stack of dishes, etc.) which keeps the question of autism raised *shiver* Shocked
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, Grace - good luck to you! I'm not sure how this "particularness" gets started, but I can understand your concern. (My husband has often wished I'd come down with "obsessive-compulsion" syndrome for just a few days or so - the beast!

If things continue to bother you, and you decide to talk with someone about it, I'd sure like to know what comes of it all. Take care!

Shirley
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