How I love restrictions

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I find setting parameters for my life makes it easier to cope with.
Mostly it is simple things like always saying "no thank you" when offered a biscuit in the week but it also goes deeper as I am vegan and find it practical to just say no as it does not lead to me having to ask what sort and then go through the mind-numbing exercise of explaining stuff...

It gives focus that defines parts of my life.

At this point, in many ways, I am totally obsessive compulsive. (and have gotten diagnosed as much.)

restrictions/constraints about:
what/when to eat
how much water to drink per day, when to drink it
what time to wake up, go to bed
when to answer the phone

all sorts of rituals

they make "life" better, sometimes, in that it provides a false sense of security. and it frees up decision making energy for other choices.

they make "life" worse, sometimes, b/c less variety.