Compulsions

so i used to not give into the compulsions because my therapist told me it would relieve me more then being subject to doing it. I started having these meltdowns and get angry and have an episode, eventually i just gave into my compulsions and tweaking every little thing. I find its so comforting and helps me forget about what im stressing about. Since ive gave in i havent had any episodes, my anger seems to have resided. I’ve also had less intrusive/impulsive thoughts. I dont know really what to do because i find myself giving into them more and more everyday but at the same time im not really upset about it. ??

Username: MIOK1102MIOK1102

Date posted: 37w ago

Hi! I can picture how difficult it is to go without your compulsions. From my experience, my compulsions sooth me, however, the harm can be don’t when it takes from my day performing them. Avoiding them is extremely difficult because .. it’s our security. It won’t be a perfect path, and don’t completely cut off. I started by slowly introducing that method by ignoring my compulsions atleast once a day… then make it more difficult for myself once that I’m becomes easy. Your stressful days will be the toughest. It’s okay though, you’re only human!

Username: BobbyIX32BobbyIX32

Date posted: 37w ago

hey, it sounds like you've found a temporary relief in giving into your compulsions, and i get how that can feel like a break from the stress and anger. it's super tough to find that balance, and i'm glad you're reaching out for perspectives. 💡i'm dealing with a different ocd theme, but something that's been a game-changer for me is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been really helpful in providing ai-personalized guidance and exercises right when i need them. also, you might wanna check out the ocd reddit. it's a great place to feel less alone and see how others are managing their ocd.

Username: ?bangchans b...

Date posted: 5y ago

Therapists make reassurance seem like the most horrible thing ever. When in reality for me...that’s the only thing that makes the thoughts stop for a very long time. Like months or sometimes even years, in a way ocd helps me get rid of it. Certain compulsions make me feel okay and safe, that’s why I do them . So I feel calm

Username: mermaidmoon

Date posted: 5y ago

How do you resist compulsions?

Username: jeeperscreepers

Date posted: 1y ago

compulsions SUCK ! (vent)

I feel like my compulsions are taking over my life. Every freaking night i spend so much of my time doing and redoing all my actions from walking up the stairs to crossing a certain part of my room to getting it o to bed. i close my bedroom door like 9 times until it “feels right” and have to sing songs and focus on bones in my body just so that i don’t have a negative thought so that i don’t have to do it again. I’m so over it. i feel like i waste so much time stressing myself out about my thoughts and not having the thoughts so i do things to combat and distract from the thoughts and i just feel freaking insane. yes my medication is helping and makes be wayyyy better than i was three years ago but it still feel like it’s taking over my life. i cant stand it and i feel like the more i do it the more i’m getting g comfortable with other people seeing me do it which just means i’ll do it more. i just can’t !!! so many thoughts and so many actions and it’s all based on people i love so i feel guilty if i dont do the compulsion. And even when i realize that this is all ridiculous and that’s it’s apart of my OCD, i just get sad because i’m still going through with the compulsions and start thinking about how this is my life and how i’m stuck doing this stuff forever!!

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