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I am struggling with an obsession or fear that a coping mechanism that i use to calm myself down (singing) will or has become a compulsion. Is this just me obsessing because i'm in a bad setback? When does a coping mechanism become a compulsion? Singing has worked for me to calm me down, and as i mentioned in an earlier post i do it quite a bit at work (by myself at work a lot and bothers no one). Now i'm terrified that something that has worked for me is now out of control even though i never found myself singing all the time even though i'm anxious. Now the act of singing makes me even more inside my head. I love to sing and it admittedly is a coping mechanism. Is it wrong to have coping mechanisms? So frustrated! Please help!

Wow! Your help is overwhelming...

mack, you are not bothering anyone and are bringing relaxation to yourself by singing. this is not hurting yourself or anyone else so keep on singing away!