Why do I feel like my subtype or worry keeps changing? I love this app but I feel like reading everyone else’s just makes my OCD a lot worse. It’s so annoying. Anyone else go through this?
I think that each person needs to decide whether reading things on any forum are helpful for them or not. I always caution people that you want to make sure you aren't reading things as a compulsion and aren't looking for reassurance or comparing yourself to others and their symptoms. I think what I have found helpful is when people talk about their experiences in recovery and also when they reach out when they are in the trenches and someone is able to say something that helps that person see that it will not always feel or be the way it is in that moment.
I’m pretty particular about what I choose to read. If I realize it’s a trigger, I stop reading right away. But there are SO many posts that have helped me a ton. Knowing that other people have the same struggles as me helps me feel less alone and less crazy 😅 But everyone is different. Maybe reading the posts isn’t helpful for you and that’s okay. Or maybe ask your therapist about how you feel when reading the posts. I’m sure he/she could help you a ton. It could be a way to recover from OCD by facing the fears you get by reading the posts 🤷🏼♀️
Yes! I do! It gives you more content to think about. I have been introduced to OCD topics I never knew existed through this app.
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I am sorry to hear this- is there anything that would make the app. more helpful for you?
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