OCD is just another addiction. Part II:

[Dai_S]

All humans need to feel good, when it doesn't come naturally by ourselves, we give this power over us to either a certain external factor, person, behavior (Compulsions), or drug, to do it for us, for the reward of relaxation, feeling good with ourselves and about ourselves.

Obsessions/Intrusive thoughts literally are the Cravings for Compulsions (Immediate self-soothing, reassuring behavior, guilt, or any reaction that feeds the cycle "I am a bad person...").

I believe that if we trace to the roots of both conditions (addictions and OCD), both may have a component that stems mostly from insufficient self-love. In a way, it is kind of explaining why some people get easily addicted to certain behaviors, objects, drugs, meds, and alcohol while others don't.

That's why I believe that OCD is not only about recovery, but rather acquiring a new mindset for a lifetime of correct and healthy self-management, practicing everyday self-love, relaxation, and conquering fears. Replacing the fertile ground for anxiety. I hope that this understanding will allow us to add more coping skills and ways to recover.

By the way:

Noticed how the word trigger is used in the same way for drug craving?

The only difference is we are encouraged to gradually face triggers rather than avoidance (which is a compulsion)

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[Little-Bird]

This is great perspective thank you again for sharing!!

[Little-Bird]

You are spot on with this thank you for the perspective I’m just blown away how it makes so much sense. Understanding ocd and it’s little sneaky self helps you to better able to understand what you are dealing with and how to cope. Using more healthy ways to feel good about ourselves being compassionate with ourselves. And knowing that OCD is a liar!!!!!!!