Real2 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) This may sound like a very stupid question but can self reassurance be a compulsion? As I'd say to myself everything is okay, something would have happened by now and things along those lines. What I want to ask is this the same as seeking reassurance from others? As I have gotten over that compulsion but I still have times where its almost like a pep talk with myself, that says you're overreacting, you're fine. Any advice or answers are greatly appreciated as always. Edited April 26, 2021 by Real2 Link to comment
Caramoole Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Yes, it is. It's an action we take to try and neutralise the anxiety. Link to comment
Real2 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 40 minutes ago, Caramoole said: Yes, it is. It's an action we take to try and neutralise the anxiety. Hi Caramoole, thank you for this! Link to comment
anthracite8 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Yes it is one of the most common compulsion after avoidance Link to comment
Real2 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks anthracite! Both avoidance and self re-assurance are definitely my most common compulsions too. Link to comment
Handy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Those who avoid are called Avoidants. Many of us didn't receive reassurance growing up. We didn't get the memo that we have worth and value—and that we’re OK just as we are. As a result, we may have a need for reassurance. If you find yourself needing reassuring presence or validation, it doesn't mean you’re an insecure person; it simply means you’re human. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when needed. Link to comment
Caramoole Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Handy said: Those who avoid are called Avoidants. Many of us didn't receive reassurance growing up. We didn't get the memo that we have worth and value—and that we’re OK just as we are. As a result, we may have a need for reassurance. If you find yourself needing reassuring presence or validation, it doesn't mean you’re an insecure person; it simply means you’re human. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when needed. That may be so in general terms but Real2's question relates to the sort of reassurance sought in OCD, which is somewhat different Link to comment
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