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I have a psychological problem at the moment where I just cant get bikes out of my head. I am fairly quiet at work and have been messing about at home doing it up. Plenty of time to think - but its at the point where its bordering obsessive. Wake up - thinking bikes. Work - thinking bikes. Go to sleep - thinking bikes (cant sleep).
My question is - Is this normal winter behavior and is anyone else suffering from the same problem?
I was discussing it with my better half and she thinks its very odd (no suprise) - also comments that its been a long time since I have obsessed over her :roll: So I am trying to convince her that its because I havent spent enough time out riding lately. My theory is that if I spent more time on my bike and less time at home with her then maybe this obsession would swap around. Any obsessive behavior specialists that can help to prove this theory?
:wink:
_Stretchie_
05-01-07, 10:55 AM
Nope but I agree with what you say. I've not been on mine for 7 months now and when I see a shiney bike go past I get a twitch :wink:
Perfectly normal mate. Especially with a nice bike like yours
Interesting theory :lol: Like it, may have to use it to convince the Mrs to let me out more.
Though I've been trying for years to get out of the bike obsession but not luck so far, think its terminal 8)
I have a psychological problem at the moment where I just cant get bikes out of my head. I am fairly quiet at work and have been messing about at home doing it up. Plenty of time to think - but its at the point where its bordering obsessive. Wake up - thinking bikes. Work - thinking bikes. Go to sleep - thinking bikes (cant sleep).
My question is - Is this normal winter behavior and is anyone else suffering from the same problem?
I was discussing it with my better half and she thinks its very odd (no suprise) - also comments that its been a long time since I have obsessed over her :roll: So I am trying to convince her that its because I havent spent enough time out riding lately. My theory is that if I spent more time on my bike and less time at home with her then maybe this obsession would swap around. Any obsessive behavior specialists that can help to prove this theory?
:wink:
Perfectly normal and healthy if you ask me.
Ok my neighbours think I'm a loony 'cos I'm often still in my (badly lit and unheated) garage at 10pm in December fiddling with my bikes.
If you spent all your time thinking about how to overthrow the world or killing puppies or somthing then you should be worried, but not bikes, bikes are ace :thumbsup:
If you spent all your time thinking about how to overthrow the world or killing puppies or somthing then you should be worried, but not bikes, bikes are ace :thumbsup:
:winner: Spot on.
As above, completely normal behaviour!
Tricky, my neighbour is often in my garage with me, or me in his with him. Sounds to me like your neighbour is the problem!
Alpinestarhero
05-01-07, 11:13 AM
Dosnt seem wrong to me. I thought about bikes and my bike every single day from when i brought it, to when i first rode it (there was a three month gap while i was at university, having left the bike with my dad to get it sorted and restricted). I still think about bikes alot, although less now I have that first ride out of my system.
Its like any hobby or interest; you will think about it alot if you enjoy it. It could be an addiction, but i doubt so since you arn't going out and buying a million differant bikes every day :wink:
I'll ask my girlfriend what she thinks; she is in her final year of her psychology degree, and has a high interest in these sorts of things.
Matt
If you spent all your time thinking about how to overthrow the world or killing puppies or somthing then you should be worried, but not bikes, bikes are ace :thumbsup:
:winner: Spot on.
whats wrong with thinking about how to overthrow the world ?
_Stretchie_
05-01-07, 11:21 AM
If you spent all your time thinking about how to overthrow the world or killing puppies or somthing then you should be worried, but not bikes, bikes are ace :thumbsup:
How about kittens or cats.. I HATE cats..
Erm of the fluffy kind, no reference to my bike
Alpinestarhero
05-01-07, 11:44 AM
Cats are great!!!
Matt
Cats are great!!!
Matt
Until one of the neighbours flea-bitten moggies sneaks into your front room and p155es over your new Sky box and DVD player and they stop working :evil: :evil: :evil:
Anyway, thats another story...........
How about kittens or cats.. I HATE cats..
Erm of the fluffy kind, no reference to my bike
A mate of mine has the same problem. So he bought a few RC toys (namely a helicopter & a tank). The helicopter needed modifying, but the tank came with a water-tank, and at the push of a button, it fires a few cc's of water in the desired direction.
Awesome fun ;)
EDIT: I'd never recommend it, ever, but have a look at this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JLMY72/nextag-toys-20/ref=nosim)too.
Cats are great!!!
Matt
my cat kicks the dogs ass every day (not literally that would be ridiculous!) and she is 6 inches tall, he is at least 26. One good swipe at him n he runs a mile......she is brill, nerves of steal and feisty. If cats could ride bikes they would be the best.
Alpinestarhero
05-01-07, 11:53 AM
Cats are great!!!
Matt
my cat kicks the dogs ass every day (not literally that would be ridiculous!) and she is 6 inches tall, he is at least 26. One good swipe at him n he runs a mile......she is brill, nerves of steal and feisty. If cats could ride bikes they would be the best.
Your not wrong :D
(I'm sure there's been a dog/cat debate before...)
Matt
Luckypants
05-01-07, 11:53 AM
My younger dog hates cats (good boy!) and keeps our garden clear of them. The old dog can't be arsed any more.
Cats n Dogs...... what a funny film!
Nope but I agree with what you say. I've not been on mine for 7 months now and when I see a shiney bike go past I get a twitch :wink:
My god - 7 Months :shock:
At least hanging out on here makes me feel a little normal - but I dont think its helping the problem :lol:
andyaikido
05-01-07, 09:53 PM
My girlfriend found the bike obbsession a bit strange too...
...so she left me. Problem solved.
I'm now free to think about bikes 24/7.
Gazza77
05-01-07, 10:14 PM
I can sympathise. For one reason or another, I've only been out on mine a couple of times in the last couple of months. Whilst I will happily ride in the rain & cold if I have to, I don't get the urge to go for a spin for the sake of it during bad weather. Oddly, didn't bother me till I started thinking about the fact my bike needs servicing, and after getting myself booked in with Spanner Man for a service & fork spring change, I haven't been able to get my bike out of my mind for days. Best be at least reasonable for a couple of hours tomorrow coz I have some spare time to finally clean it & more importantly ride the thing!!!
northwind
06-01-07, 12:58 AM
I'm a known obsessive personality :) Doesn't matter what it is, I can get caught up in it. It's quite good, if I can get it going on something at work I can get huge amounts done, and because I know it's going to happen I can prepare for it- like spending only half of my budget for a new thing like a bike or guitar or whatever on the actual basic thing, and keeping the rest for the daft mods :) And I know there's things I should avoid entirely, like online gaming, gambling, addictive drugs, motorbike racing... Or I'd get in trouble!
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