I’ve always dealt with extreme guilt about things in my past and the only way I feel better is by telling my mom. And then I’d feel relief until the next thought comes into my mind. Is this a compulsion? I’m not looking for reassurance but just genuinely curious

Jeffrey

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4y

Although I am not a professional, confession is thought of as a compulsion from my understanding.

Maybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 4y

Yes this is my main compulsion- referred to as confessing. You need to start sitting through it or it’s going to get worse.

Kdrizzy

Date posted: 4y

But I feel like it will always be on my mind until I say something! It’s torturous

Maybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 4y

@Kdrizzy Yes because it’s an obsession! If you keep feeding into it it’s going to make it worse.

Jellycat

Date posted: 4y

Yes I think it is a compulsion. I am feeling the something similar right now.

alexisrae1999

Date posted: 4y

Confessing is such a hard compulsion to kick omg. You know you're going to feel the instant relief after doing it. Try writing down the things you'd normally "confess" to your mom in a journal, tear the page out and rip it up when you're done. Might be empowering for ya :)

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