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Sometimes I trick my mind into thinking I will die if I don't do a certain thing. It's different since you do it voluntarily but this is a very common symptom

Sometimes I trick my mind into thinking I will die if I don't do a certain thing. It's different since you do it voluntarily but this is a very common symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder so.. just be careful, especially if you catch yourself doing it for something that's not productive or positive. That aside, it's not too difficult to build up a general sense of mortality that we seem to naturally avoid, by studying history, lurking in some of the more depressing sub-Reddits, etc ;-)

elwell 13y ago
Mild OCD has been something that has given me undue stress in my life at times; thankfully, it's not very prevalent in my life these days (intentional exposure to the anxieties seems to have worked for me). But, I most certainly agree; which is why I included, "This can be a good motivator, but can lead to unnecessary anxiety if not used in moderation."