I've gone back to work which as much as I love teaching is stressful. So far, I'm mostly checking things at home and at work once, maybe twice, and then telling myself "So be it, I,ve done all that I can do" before leaving. I'm not as paranoid about my new SUV either. I'm careful as always, it is in my nature, but at some point you just have to let go.
Every day is still a struggle, but I feel as if I'm making a lot of progress. I can now walk out of the house in a spontaneous manner and forget to check things, especially if just running out for a few minutes. If I'm going to the city or away for a few hours I still check things like the computer, the front door, the dryer and the kitchen appliances. I don't need to touch them multiple times like I used to.
We are leaving in an hour. I'm going to force myself to check only what needs to be checked: front door, cat, back door.
