I feel like OCD is TMS.
I totally agree with you on not trying to control your thoughts. My story has many similarities to yours. I have found mindfulness and listening to Alan Watts have totally changed the way I live.
I no longer try to control my experience, I don't hide from bad thoughts and...
I just wanted to share my story in hopes that it may help someone else.
I am a musician and I had hand problems/"injuries" for years. Here are just a few (there were MANY more)
- Overuse injury to left hand approximately 9 years ago from playing guitar so I switched to an instrument called...