i stand on my tip toes and stretch my legs while i pray everynight it turned into a counting ritual last night i spent so long on my toes that i had bad cramps the rest of the night i am so amazed that our brain forces us to do things that are very cleary not good or healthy in any way   when i pray i touch something very specific i have to touch it 5 times in 5 sets 3 times a night so i will touch it 5 times and thats one set i do that 5 times but lately my brain loves this one more for the road concept so were up fo 7 or 8 times bur the extras past number 5 are unofficial back up touches this has to be done 3 times a night minimum at 2 different locations in my house  let me tell you i am so miserable because i am afraid to do anyrhing new for fear that it must become part or my compulsion routine it gets so frustrating when you have to battle your own brain you arent even safe in your own head