Attention Deficit Disorder Audiophilia

Wow! Doing that stuff is sheer heresy! ;) Medically, we call it audiophilia nervosa. heh heh!

Has anyone seen my ritalin?

Wife thinks you crazy huh? I had that before, but I always seemed to outlive 'em. First wife died eating poison mushrooms, beleive that s**t! Second wife died of a broken neck, wouldn't eat the mushrooms! Sorry, had to share this one that one of my patients gave me today! I've not married yet, and my girlfriend, when told of my new stereo purchases, still says nice things like "Do they make you happy?" Such a sweetheart!

Joe.. If you're really serious about this post, what you may actually have is a mild form of OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I know what you describe, because I am diagnosed with this condition. In my case it was a bit depressing because I actually had to quit a $65K/year job as a software engineer because it got so damn bad. I was repeatedly rereading lines of "C" code to the point I couldn't concentrate on the algorithms and other minutae of programming that the job demanded. I am now on disability, and live at home, but the good thing that has came out of this is I can listen to my Genesis 200 speakers and ARC Reference 600 Monos when I feel like it :-) I am sure there's nothing wrong with you, and I am *somewhat* convinced that just about all audiophiles are obsessive-compulsive to a certain degree. Just enjoy the music and try not to be too analytical. May everyone have a safe and enjoyable new years eve! -Dave S.

I'm an aspiring clinical psychologist, so y'all just mention this site in a few years and get 20% off:) Seriously, I'm sorry to hear about your OCD, Dave. I know how profound its effects are. As for Joe, he probably is a bit neurotic like most audiophiles and the general population for that matter. All audiophiles (and thier SOs) could use a good shrink or two. Cuckoo to you!