Is trying to naturally calm down considered avoidance or reassurance?

What methods are you using to calm down?

Just laying down mostly. When I start to have a bad s o o c d moment my sensations make it hard for me to sit down or stand up. It makes me uncomfortable and it makes the symptoms worse. So usually I just lay down and do something menial until it calms down

@Exoduslevi I don't think that is performing any compulsions! Sounds like you are lying down and relaxing as much as possible while waiting for the moment and thoughts to pass