What Happens After Cutting Compulsions

[@saivinaykuncham4190]

Very well explained. I know how that feels. The only way out is through it.

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

100% buddy!

[@emilymwaki7375]

What a great point. As soon as you cut compulsions, all symptoms get louder especially physical ones. I was just thinking about this yesterday. It's like our nervous system isn't used to an actual healing state only an addicted "comfort state". Thanks Nick 🤍

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

Very welcome Emily!

[@joshbanker8743]

Do people get dopamine hits from self criticism? And seeing the wrong.

[@Terriloo1]

i have a question? i have sensory issues to touch! if i get a little hurt or even try to open a jar or my fingernails scratch on my skin i go in panic mode and i feel like dying! and the weird part is that it comes from left side of head and neck and my neck is all swollen. i know i have ocd but is this a part of it?

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

Hey Terilloo - It's important to remember ocd can latch onto anything! What is your core fear here?

[@Terriloo1]

@@OCDrecoveryNick that i will never get better and something is wrong with me! and actually this is a compulsion i shouldnt be getting reassurance! im in ERP therapy and i need to stop this! but thanks any way

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

@@Terriloo1 Yep! So I would recommend some of our uncertainty videos and fear of fear especially the fear of being stuck forever!

[@Terriloo1]

@@OCDrecoveryNick Thankyou