Saliva compulsion, feeling an urge to feel compulsive, extremely anxious, what should I do?

Hello! I really hope my answer can help you in some way.

I know it's a bit uncomfortable, but don't worry! We can adjust to it together. My advice to you is:

It's so important to remember not to reinforce your behavior. Just accept it for what it is!

It's totally normal to repeat certain behaviors. We all do it from time to time, and if you ignore it, it won't affect you and it'll go away on its own. But if you pay attention to it, argue with it, etc., then you'll be bound by it.

So, my advice to you is to go with the flow and let nature take its course.

It's totally normal for repetitive behaviors to pop up from time to time. It's okay to let them happen! While you're going with the flow, focus on the things you need to do, like work, studying, chatting, and other responsibilities.

It's okay if your repetitive behaviors still cause you pain at first. As long as you believe they'll naturally disappear over time and you work hard to do the things you should do in real life, the behaviors that bother you will slowly decrease. You might even find they eventually disappear!

It's so important to pay attention to the timely release and release of your emotions.

It's possible that there are lots of emotions inside us that haven't been released yet, which might be why they're coming out as repetitive behaviors. It's important to remember that suppressing emotions won't help. They'll just find a way to come out in a more intense way later on.

There are lots of ways to release your emotions!

It's so important to have good friends to turn to when you're feeling down or confused. It's great to have friends who can support you and encourage you, and who you feel comfortable with.

It's always a great idea to go out and play some sports! Not only can you relax your body and mind, but you'll also be getting better and better at physical fitness.

Another great way to work through your feelings is through writing therapy. Just let your thoughts and feelings flow onto paper. It doesn't matter if your handwriting is messy or if the content doesn't make sense. The most important thing is to express yourself.

Hey there! We all get angry sometimes. It's totally normal. But there are ways to let it out without hurting anyone. One way is to punch pillows or sandbags. It's a great way to release your anger by hitting something soft. Give it a try!

Another great technique is the empty chair technique. It's a really simple way to release your emotions. All you have to do is place an empty chair in the room, sit down in it, and then express yourself to the chair. You can say whatever you want, whether it's anger or abuse. It's totally up to you!

Always use positive self-talk or replace negative thoughts with positive ones. You can do it!

The Pygmalion effect is a great reminder that we tend to get what we expect. It's not about what we want, but more about what we expect.

If you expect confidently and really believe that things will go well, they really will go well! On the other hand, if you believe that things are constantly being obstructed, these obstructions will arise.

This effect has given me so much inspiration! It's made me think about how important positive beliefs are. When we have positive beliefs and attitudes, when we are in a confident state, when we believe that good things will happen, and always hold onto this positive expectation, it's so important!

Because when we have positive beliefs, we act in positive ways, and when we act in positive ways, good things often happen!

If we expect ourselves to be a certain way, we'll keep working towards that goal and eventually, we'll become that person! But if we keep thinking we're not good enough or that we can't do it, we'll really remain stagnant.

So, always remember to say to yourself: "I am safe, everything is for the best, I accept..."

I think that, in most cases, the emergence of obsessive thoughts is mostly due to the pursuit of perfection and a lack of self-acceptance. So, perhaps practicing self-acceptance is something that you could benefit from.

Self-acceptance is the foundation of self-confidence and self-transformation. Many negative experiences, such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and personality disorders, can be traced back to a lack of self-acceptance. It's so important to love yourself just as you are!

Self-acceptance is all about having a positive attitude towards yourself and your own characteristics. It's about being able to accept your situation for what it is, without being too proud of your strengths or too hard on yourself about your weaknesses. And the great thing is, self-acceptance is something we're all born with!

You don't have to be perfect to be loved! You don't have to have all the achievements or make all the changes that others hope for in order to be accepted.

According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, a healthy person should be able to accept themselves and human nature without being upset or complaining about it. After all, we can live well with our shortcomings and flaws!

Knowing your position, needs, wants, and what you can and can't do is all part of accepting yourself.

It's so important to be able to accept yourself, even when you see your imperfections. Having the patience to be kind to yourself and believe that you can keep improving and growing is a wonderful thing.

Accepting yourself is all about appreciating what you have, respecting yourself and others, seeing the differences between you and others as something to celebrate, and understanding that your life is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind miracle. You don't need anyone else's approval to know and love yourself.

When you accept yourself, you know that when you make a mistake, it's just a certain thing or behavior that is wrong. It doesn't mean that your entire being is bad! You allow yourself to make mistakes and see that mistakes are also part of life. Mistakes are a bridge to help you grow!

When we accept ourselves, we're accepting all the wonderful things that life has to offer. It's about being open-minded and not letting our opinions be clouded by bias. It's about having a healthy sense of self-worth and not letting arrogance or humility get in the way of our growth.

As the wonderful Romain Rolland once said, "There is only one heroism in the world, and that is to love life after you have understood the truth about it."

And then, it's so important to love ourselves after seeing ourselves.

It's totally normal to have trouble accepting ourselves. We all have insecurities and flaws, and it's only natural that we'd be harder on ourselves than anyone else ever could be. We've all been there! The reason why it's so hard to accept ourselves is related to our growth experience. We all need unconditional love and acceptance, but we often don't get it. Instead, we're often criticized and negated. This pattern slowly forms within us, and it's something we all need to work through. When we have so-called "problems" or shortcomings, it's only natural that we'll feel a little down on ourselves. We all do!

So, self-acceptance takes time and practice. It took me a while to get to where I am now, and I still have a way to go. But, I've found that the more we accept ourselves, the more confident we become, the more motivated we are to change, and our state just keeps getting better and better!

So, if you think of self-acceptance as something you can learn and grow in, you can develop this beautiful quality through regular practice.

I'm so excited to share with you 5 ways to cultivate self-acceptance, as revealed by clinical psychologists!

1. Set a goal for self-acceptance in your heart.

"Self-acceptance begins with intention," says psychologist Jeffrey Zimbardo. "It's so important that we set a goal for ourselves to transform a world of blame, doubt, and shame into one of inclusion, acceptance, and trust." This idea acknowledges that self-loathing does not lead to a satisfying life. We can do better!

Sambur says, "If I set the goal that a life of self-acceptance is much better than a life of self-hatred, then I will start a chain reaction within me to adapt to a peaceful life."

2. Record your strengths!

Every day, write down one of your strengths, affirm your value, and see your strengths. You'll be amazed at what you discover! And playing to your strengths will make you more confident than correcting your weaknesses.

Because in today's society, we can make up for our weaknesses through cooperation, and our strengths are what make us who we are!

3. Don't be afraid to ask for help from those around you.

Spend time with people who make you feel comfortable, who accept you unconditionally, support you, and love you. Build a supportive relationship with them so you can feel more stable, peaceful, and joyful.

4. Have a chat with your best self!

Just picture this for a moment: you're interacting with your best self. Your best self is right there inside you, looking out of your body and taking a look at your current situation or circumstances. And your best self is giving you advice on what you should do.

This visual separation is a great way to help you move past whatever's going on in your life right now. It helps you tap into your inner wisdom and use it to find healing.

This exercise is a great way to learn how to be the best parents we can be and to show ourselves lots of love and compassion. You can even spend a few minutes meditating and doing this exercise when you're feeling stressed or in need of some guidance or self-comfort.

5. You can be whoever you want to be! Just keep doing the things you love until you really achieve it.

If you don't believe you are a valuable person, it's okay! First, give yourself some love and hold onto that belief. When we can unconditionally accept ourselves, we can finally forgive our mistakes and give up the need for others' approval.

We all make mistakes, and so do other people. It's important to remember that our identity is not defined by our mistakes.

It's only natural to look for what we lack within ourselves outside of ourselves. And if we can't accept ourselves, it's only natural to long for the acceptance of others. But the thing is, everything in the outside world is unstable. So, the best way to gain stable acceptance is to turn inward. When we achieve self-acceptance, we'll find that we don't care so much about the approval and evaluation of others. And we'll gain true inner freedom!

Wishing you all the best!

Greetings,

I am in a position to offer you some advice.

From your written description, it is evident that you currently feel compelled to salivate. You perceive a tendency towards compulsivity, which evokes a sense of anxiety. You are concerned about perceiving a shift from your previous state of mind, which you find disagreeable.

You have provided a comprehensive account of the factors that contribute to your drooling compulsion. You have also indicated that you have observed how this symptom is described by numerous patients, as reported in online sources.

You are highly empathetic, which makes you a sensitive and delicate individual. You can effortlessly empathize with others and readily immerse yourself in their experiences.

When reading online comments from netizens describing this phenomenon, it is as though one is directly experiencing the situation, resulting in involuntary swallowing of saliva.

This matter has left a profound imprint on your psyche.

One is that you are aware of a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder such as drooling, and the other is whether you mind a little about drooling. Do you experience distress as a result of this behavior, and do you anticipate that it will cause distress in others?

The underlying concern may be that this behavior will elicit negative perceptions from others, potentially leading to feelings of embarrassment or social rejection.

Conversely, at the initial reading of this information, one might not have exhibited the symptoms of drooling compulsions. However, subsequent to the acquisition of knowledge regarding this phenomenon, one's cognitive processes were enhanced with the introduction of a novel term: drooling compulsions.

In the days that followed, on occasion, when I swallowed my saliva or felt that my saliva had suddenly increased, or when I encountered a stressful situation, I would often swallow my saliva to relieve the situation. This behavior led to the formation of an association between the act of swallowing saliva and the stressful situation.

If one was previously unaware of this term, would this behavior be a cause for concern? It is precisely because this term was encountered online that this behavior has been defined.

In the future, should this occur, I will define my behavior as drooling compulsively.

It seems unlikely that this is what our behavior is referring to, given that in our daily lives, we also swallow our saliva when we are nervous or our mouth is dry.

The content related to drooling compulsively that is observed in online sources is a consequence of the individual exhibiting a proclivity towards obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or having already developed the condition.

Alternatively, the individual may be preoccupied with thoughts about the condition, leading to persistent anxiety and the development of the behavior.

Therefore, it is imperative to recognize that the previous understanding is that we have acquired a new term, which is beneficial. This allows us to comprehend that such a phenomenon exists within this world.

In such instances, it is imperative to undertake an objective analysis of the underlying causes of salivary production. Does this phenomenon truly stem from compulsive behaviors?

I am of the opinion that this is not the case.

It is now possible to recall the moment in the past when such thoughts were experienced. What emotions were present at the time? Was a feeling of nervousness present?

Please indicate whether the sensation is a dry mouth or if it is due to another cause.

It is my hope that you will be able to view the knowledge that we have accumulated in a dispassionate manner and thus gain a more objective understanding of your actual state of being. Rather than allowing yourself to be defined by your current circumstances, it would be more beneficial to embrace a more scientific and rational perspective.

Accordingly, following a period of reflection and rational analysis, it is possible to resume one's previous level of energy and well-being.

I wish you the best of success.

Good morning,

Host:

My name is Zeng Chen, and I'm a mindfulness coach. I've read the post carefully, and I can sense your anxiety and worry from the content.

I also noticed that you have courageously expressed your distress and actively sought help, which will undoubtedly help you better understand and recognize yourself, and thus adjust yourself.

I would like to share some observations and thoughts from the post that I hope will help the poster to view themselves from a more diverse perspective.

1. It may be helpful to consider that sometimes, the more we fight, the more painful it can be.

I have noticed that you have been experiencing drooling compulsively since you saw someone with this symptom online. You have also started doing it yourself. It seems you are feeling quite anxious. What do you think I should do?

From reading this, I can appreciate the host's concerns and anxieties. I believe we can work together to find solutions that will benefit you.

If I may, I would like to conduct an experiment with you. I will ask you to try not to think about the little red elephant.

If it isn't too much trouble, could you please try to see a picture of a red elephant in your mind?

It would be beneficial to understand why this occurs. The human brain functions in a specific way: the left brain processes language, while the right brain creates images. Repeating language repeatedly may strengthen the images in the right brain.

It may be helpful to consider that when we are deeply invested in trying to solve a problem, this intense focus itself can sometimes create a new challenge. In some cases, the more we try to solve a problem, the more we may inadvertently reinforce its presence.

It may be the case that the more we resist the problem, the more painful it may be. Therefore, it might be helpful for the host to consider trying to accept rather than resist.

2. You might consider trying to interrupt the thoughts in your mind.

It has been observed that the host mentioned that the image keeps coming up in his mind, and then he starts to swallow. At this time, it may be helpful to learn to interrupt the images in our minds.

If we become aware that we have this image in our mind, we might consider trying to interrupt it and focus our attention on the present moment.

As a suggestion, you might try singing a song in your head, singing it out loud. There's no pressure to make a sound if the situation isn't right for you.

It may be helpful to remember that the mouth must move. This can help to focus our attention on the present.

Another option is to focus on your breathing. You might try making it slower, breathing in slowly, holding it for a few seconds, then exhaling slowly through your mouth. At this point, you may find that you can move on from the images in your mind.

We have the ability to choose not to be affected by it. We can become aware that it is coming, and then we can decide not to be affected by it.

We do our best to do what we should do, and this is something we can work on together.

I hope these ideas will be of some help and inspiration to you, if I may offer them.

Dear Question Asker, Upon reading your question, I found myself involuntarily monitoring my own salivating.

This phenomenon bears resemblance to a psychological effect known as the "white bear effect." Also referred to as the "white elephant effect" or the "rebound effect," this phenomenon originated from an experiment conducted by Daniel Wegner, a social psychologist at Harvard University.

The participants were instructed to refrain from imagining a white bear. However, their minds rapidly evoked an image of a white bear.

Saliva is produced continuously, and thoughts are in a state of constant flux. When an urge to swallow is perceived and one becomes unconsciously aware of the saliva, one's attention is drawn to the swallowing action. After a few swallows, due to the inability to disengage from thoughts for even a moment, one will tend to associate the act with the label "saliva compulsion" or "obsessive-compulsive disorder," which in turn generates anxiety. This, in turn, continues to stimulate attention to the saliva, thus perpetuating a negative cycle.

It is imperative to explore alternative methods for disrupting the cycle, including label removal, stepping out of the loop, and anxiety reduction.

Some individuals reported drooling and subsequent swallowing of saliva, while others yawned. These are typical human behaviors. Even if one experiences a period of time during which thoughts about saliva are persistent, this is not indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Similarly, the recurrence of certain songs in one's mind is not a cause for concern.

The diagnosis of OCD requires that the symptoms persist for more than an hour per day and severely impair social, occupational, academic, or other social functioning, or cause intense distress. If the majority of the "saliva obsession" occurs during a period of solitude when another activity is engaged in (for example, if the individual begins to swallow when attempting to solve a problem but then stops when answering it), particularly if the individual is engaged in an activity they find enjoyable, it is possible to avoid the "obsessive-compulsive disorder" label.

A reduction in anxiety may be observed following the disappearance of the label. Additionally, relaxation exercises may be employed to alleviate anxiety, or one may become aware of their thoughts and the underlying source of their anxiety.

One may attempt to dislodge oneself from one's thoughts by engaging in an activity that is both enjoyable and mentally demanding. Alternatively, one may consider undertaking the act of swallowing as an experiment, approaching it with a sense of curiosity and observing the extent to which one can engage in the act without experiencing anxiety or being distracted by thoughts.

I am a counselor, Chenjing, and it is my hope that my response will provide you with a modicum of inspiration.

Dear questioner,

I'm Dr. Sunshine. Thanks for meeting me on Yi Xinli!

The original poster wants to discuss drooling and feeling compulsive on the Yiyi Psychology platform. They're anxious and want to know what to do.

From the question's title, I understand that the questioner is aware of their symptoms. They have keywords: "anxiety/saliva-compulsion-feeling-an-urge-to-feel-compulsive-extremely-anxious-what-should-i-do-11660.html" target="_blank">saliva compulsion," "feeling," "compulsive tendency," "anxiety," and "what to do." Perhaps "saliva compulsion" is just something the questioner has noticed, but there is no diagnosis? In fact, perhaps "anxiety" is the core issue, with the questioner worrying that they have developed "saliva compulsion"?

There is a difference between a tendency and a disorder. We can examine the truth of the questioner's situation and respond to the saliva behavior triggered by anxiety in a targeted manner. This may be the key to healing.

I'm grateful to the original poster for bringing up this topic. It has opened up more possibilities for the poster to view this issue from more perspectives. I'm happy to share my thoughts on this.

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Let's first understand the situation and then analyze it.

I saw online that some people have drooling compulsive disorder. After seeing this symptom, I started to experience it myself. The symptom kept coming up in my head, and then I started to swallow, which made me anxious. What should I do?

From the questioner's description, we have some key questions and thoughts. The questioner can think about these to understand themselves better and heal.

[1] The questioner noticed this "verbal compulsion" after reading about it online. He realized that he was somewhat similar to the description of "that" person online. Before knowing this term, the questioner did not have "verbal compulsion." This behavior came from association.

When does excessive saliva secretion occur?

[2] Did the questioner ever feel anxious about a real-life event before this started? Usually, when we are stressed, we secrete a lot of saliva and find it difficult to speak. In what situations is the questioner more obvious?

[3] Did the symptom start with the act of swallowing saliva? Then the experience of "anxiety" arose. What specifically is the content of the worry/fear/anxiety?

What will this symptom bring?

Or maybe the thing we're afraid of is the reason we have these "verbal compulsions"?

[4] The "drooling compulsion" is usually caused by focusing on the mouth, which creates a dilemma. It is a type of "obsessive-compulsive disorder," which has characteristics of both "obsessive-compulsive disorder" and "social phobia." What is the situation of the questioner?

Perhaps, through self-awareness, we can understand our inner truth and change ourselves. Only then will we find a solution.

For the questioner's "compulsive tendency to talk" or "mouthing off," which may not be serious, you may try this:

[1] Accept your tendency to talk too much and find ways to live with it. When you talk too much, take a deep breath, face the reality of what you're doing, and distract yourself.

[2] Understand the situation and regulate breathing. When we become aware of stressful situations, we accept them and stop resisting. Instead, we focus on deep breathing to divert our attention.

[3] Distract yourself from the problem. For example, snap your fingers or wave your arms to distract yourself from compulsive behavior. Practice this repeatedly and it will stop.

If you're in a relatively mild situation, you can try the above methods of self-healing. If you still feel powerless, you can also seek assistance from a professional psychologist.

You can also try behavioral therapy or other treatments. When you become aware of your behavior, you can stop it.

I hope my answer helps!

I am happy and love the world. ?

Hello, question asker!

I'm Xiaobai, and I'm here to help! Don't worry, I'm going to help you get rid of your worries.

After reading your statement, I'm thrilled to offer some of my opinions and suggestions here, hoping to help you!

First, let's tackle the issue head-on and get to the heart of the matter!

I saw someone online with drooling compulsive disorder before, and it was a real eye-opener! After seeing this symptom, I started experiencing it myself (I didn't have it before, and it didn't start immediately, it took some time). The symptom kept appearing in my head, and then I started to swallow, which made me very anxious. So I feel that I have a tendency to compulsions, and I'm excited to learn more about it!

There are two main manifestations of OCD: obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

It's so important to remember that everyone's condition is different, and the severity varies greatly. Some people may only show symptoms of spending 1-3 hours a day performing repetitive behaviors such as washing their hands repeatedly, while others may experience persistent, intrusive thoughts or uncontrollable compulsive behaviors that lead to the loss of social function.

▶️▶️▶️You can do this!

? Don't be afraid to explore what you're going through online.

You said that you saw someone else online with drooling compulsions before, and when you saw this symptom, you started it too. That means you're already on your way to getting better!

Don't worry! The results will be confirmed soon. If you're feeling concerned, chat with your family or visit a medical professional.

The internet is not always reliable, so it's probably just a coincidence!

Think positively!

To relieve anxiety, you should absolutely maintain psychological stability! Don't be overly emotional in ordinary times, and always think positively about everything. This will help your subjective thoughts continuously adapt to objective developments.

Also, you can listen to some music in your daily life. You must maintain a positive mindset. In fact, after persevering for a period of time, you will find that your anxiety will be greatly improved, and some of the somatic symptoms caused by anxiety will also ease or even disappear.

Absolutely! Try to control yourself and see if it works.

There are so many ways to distract yourself and focus your mind elsewhere! Try listening to music, watching a movie, or communicating more with the people around you.

Forget about it and see what happens!

In summary, these are my views and suggestions. I'm thrilled to help the questioner!

I'm Xiaobai, and I'm absolutely thrilled about the world and everything in it!