[What_the_hell]

Hi guys, ever since I was a kid, I've had this behaviour of pulling out threads out of fabric and rolling them into small sharp balls that I'd roll around my skin. I find doing that on a regular basis even now and it is both calming and unnerving - because I feel like it's not really ok to do that but find it hard to stop! Could it be OCD?

The activity doesn't really harm me physically although it sometimes leaves almost unnoticeable marks on my hands. It does harm the towels at home though and also mentally I feel confused about it. Would be glad if someone here could help figure out what's up.

[Yaowen]

I wish I had some insights to share but sadly I am at a loss.

I've read somewhere that not all compulsive behaviors are the result of OCD. My memory is a little a foggy but I seem to remember that some compulsive behaviors are like addictions or impulse control issues.

I could be wrong though and my memory is not all that good.


Hopefully someone here with more knowledge, experience and wisdom will see your post and respond with something helpful.

Sometimes when I am watching a movie, I find myself kind of biting down on my thumb especially if the film is very suspenseful.

Sometimes it leaves a little dint there for awhile. So it will be interesting to read what others share here.


I hope the behavior you mentioned is not a heavy burden on you. So sorry I could not be helpful.

[Sohappy]

Yes, I would consider it ocd if you feel like it's hard to stop. Not all ocd is physically harmful. Sometimes people have a ritual habit of skin picking, organizing things a certain way or need to take hours to do the dishes or can't leave the house without checking the stove oven is off several times. Also rumination can be ocd which I struggle a lot and it interviews with my ability to watch a movie.

It's natural feel confused as to why it's hard to stop.

Try to educate yourself about ocd.

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Originally Posted by What_the_hell

Hi guys, ever since I was a kid, I've had this behaviour of pulling out threads out of fabric and rolling them into small sharp balls that I'd roll around my skin. I find doing that on a regular basis even now and it is both calming and unnerving - because I feel like it's not really ok to do that but find it hard to stop! Could it be OCD?

The activity doesn't really harm me physically although it sometimes leaves almost unnoticeable marks on my hands. It does harm the towels at home though and also mentally I feel confused about it. Would be glad if someone here could help figure out what's up.