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August 26th, 2005, 09:06 PM #1
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Compulsive Behaviour
Is there such a thing as being too compulsive? I mean having the 'CD' in 'OCD' without the 'O'?
I know I'm very compulsive, sometimes to the point that it's not good for me. An example is staying late at work because I *need* to finish some assignments. Sometimes I have to 'do' something, and I can't stop thinking about it until I do.
Any ideas on how to be less compulsive?
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August 26th, 2005, 11:12 PM #2
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Any ideas on how to be less compulsive?
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August 28th, 2005, 03:49 PM #3
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example is staying late at work because I *need* to finish some assignments.
It's worth noting that the ability to associate work with reward is disturbed in mental disorders, including schizophrenia, mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder...People with OCD work incessantly; even when they get rewarded they feel they must repeat the task.
www.nimh.nih.gov/press/prworkaholicmonkey.cfm
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August 28th, 2005, 09:45 PM #4
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Compulsive Behaviour
Thanks for the links.
You think I'm also OCD? My shrink never mentioned that I'm obsessive, just compulsive. He also didn't say anything about how to deal with the compulsions.
From what I've read, I need to work on my obsessive thoughts, but I don't know what those thoughts are. For me, it's more of a feeling than a thinking. Does that make sense?
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August 28th, 2005, 10:19 PM #5
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You think I'm also OCD?
Originally Posted by David Baxter
"It really comes down to recognizing a need for balance in your life," says Robinson. "Working hard is great, but you need to be able to turn if off and savor the other parts of your life -- friends, family, hobbies, and fun."
Workaholism: The 'Respectable' Addiction - WebMD
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August 29th, 2005, 10:38 AM #6
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For me, it's more of a feeling than a thinking. Does that make sense?
The Refocus step is where the real work is done...In Refocusing, the idea is to work around the OCD thoughts and urges by shifting attention to something else, if only for a few minutes. Early on, you may choose some specific behaviour to replace compulsive washing or checking. Any constructive, pleasant behaviour will do. Hobbies are particularly good. For example, you may decide to take a walk, exercise, listen to music, read, play a computer game, knit, or shoot a basketball.
http://www.ocduk.org/2/3refocus.htm
Part of the philosophy behind behavioral therapy is that it is often easier to change behavior than one's feelings, urges, or thoughts. Then, by changing the behavior over time, one's feelings and thoughts will change over time.
In-and-out of therapy, I find that a behavioral approach often helps me the most, whether I have depression, anxiety, or obsessive thinking.
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August 30th, 2005, 10:39 PM #7
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Compulsive Behaviour
wow. Thanks, Daniel. I know a bit more now, and I understand the 'refocusing' idea, but it's really hard. I've tried not to think about stuff, and reasoning with myself (ie - work isn't due until later and doing it tomorrow is ok), but I just can't seem to leave without feeling guilty or thinking about the work until I'm back in the office the next day and do it. I mean, the only way to get rid of the urge is to do it. Doing something else doesn't help - just prolong the urge. Maybe I need to practice refocusing more.
I'll look for that book.
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