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Old Nov 08, 2008, 08:46 AM
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OCD, like anxiety, is a reaction to fear. Both keep a person from looking further to discover the underlying reason for the behaviors / symptoms. You might want to talk with a psychotherapist to explore what is happening with you.

Athletic rituals like the routine rituals baseball players perform when the step up to the plate are a good example of a type of OCD. They think that it brings them luck, they don't want to fail at the plate (their fear), so the routine they perform takes on magical meaning, as if the routine actually contributes to their getting a hit or fanning the bat.

When a behavior interferes in your life or bothers you, then psychotherapy can help you learn more about you and what magical meaning your own routines have. An interesting exploration!
Thanks for this!
Sannah