Has anyone with HOCD experimented? Is this a bad idea?

I don’t think I want to but I’m worried it’s the only way to find out

@run99 Uh this sounds like an ocd sneak attack. I wouldn’t

@run99 That's your OCD. Just sit with the feeling and don't act on it. Sitting on the feeling without acting can teach your brain that the thought/desire is not really a threat.

@GeckoGirl3 If you feel threatened by the idea of NOT experimenting, it's definitely OCD, and the experimenting would be a compulsion. It won't lead to a happy life and live based on whag your OCD demands. It will make you happy to live based on your personal values and choices (made without OCD's influence). You've got this!

Yeah, don't fall into it! OCD is NEVER SATISFIED. It's whole purpose it to get you to act on those feelings. And as soon as you do, it will try to get you to do it again or to get fixated on something else entirely. Giving into OCD never helps.

Yes what’s up

@run99 I’ll post it now ok? And I’ll be honest it’s a major TW but I have no one else right now

@run99 Ok it’s up

This specific question no but for SOOCD yes. I am in a relationship though and I love him and don’t wanna risk that.

@run99 I have similar OCD struggles, even though I'm happily married already. Following your OCD won't make you happy. So if it feels urgent, necessary, or absolute, label it for what it is: a disorder.

@GeckoGirl3 So true

@GeckoGirl3 Thank you I appreciate that

@run99 I wish you the best! That's a hard situation and I really relate to you. It seems ridiculous that my brain would want to experiment with a different relationship when I am married and have kids and am SO happy with my relationship. But it's still a struggle for me. It just goes to show that OCD is never satisfied. It doesn't just go away once you find a significant other that is right for you. And it doesn't go away after making a commitment to that person! So don't let it mess up your life :) you can choose the life you want without letting ocd dictate you. ❤