Username: thrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

Yikes, I’ve been blocked. Can NOCD address this.

I have no issue with the fact I’ve been blocked (title is to hopefully get some traction) but with the lack of monitoring on this community discussion board. There are users who are consistently reassurance seeking and nobody seems to be addressing this. It’s not helping them when people reassure them and It’s not helping others who then feel they’re helping by feeding into this. There are a lot of younger users and newbies (even long time sufferers) who aren’t aware of the issues of reassurance seeking. It breaks my heart to see how desperate some of the posts are. Again I’m not sure what the purpose of this discussion board is as it’s changing from being a space where we all support/motivate each other and can find sources for educational information surrounding OCD to a place where people are using it as a compulsion and for reassurance. Whilst I understand that it’s impossible for the board to be heavily monitored. It’d be amazing if NOCD would do a talk or make a post about reassurance seeking and let us know what the purpose of this space is. I’m not saying this to moan I’m just becoming concerned about some of my fellow OCD sufferers. *I’m not completely guilt free myself before I get an ear full.

Username: StrawberryShortcakeStrawberrySh...

Date posted: 2y ago

Sometimes I feel like people post because they’ve been dealing with something specific for a while now. Like sometimes when I post, it’s because it feels like my world is ending and I just need to know that other people are going through this as well. Yes, I know it is reassurance seeking, but it honestly helps me a lot to know that people are going through the exact same thing as me. Usually after I get answers for that question, I don’t post about that specific question again. I feel like it is their choice tho. Whenever I first dealt with this, I thought I was literally going crazy. And I’m not sure what subtype/subtypes you have…but for people who literally think that they should be thrown in a psych ward because of their thoughts (like me at the beginning), it definitely helps to know that you are not alone in this at all. At that other people have dealt with this exact thing for years and have been ok.

Username: StrawberryShortcakeStrawberrySh...

Date posted: 2y ago

@StrawberryShortcake I don’t understand why people are blocking you tho.

Username: amysmith amysmith

Date posted: 2y ago

i totally get that. i’ve been struggling a lot so i’ve been trying to stick with questions and avoid reassurance. if u ever see me seeking for reassurance please let me know because as i’ve been slowly stoping my physical compulsions, i’ve noticed myself subconsciously seeking reassurance desperately. ive recently been heartbroken and all that’s been happening is me talking about it constantly and it being all in my mind. i’m so so sorry i’m really trying. do you have any strategies at all to help me avoid this? because even if i’m not asking people my brain is saying “if you do this, he will come back into your life” and take really counteracting my progress

Username: thrutheweatherthrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

@amysmith Don’t apologise! It’s understandable that we want people around us to tell us everything is going to be ok etc. non engagement responses and not feeding into the compulsion. Sit with the anxiety for a while and continue doing what you were before. If you can try to contact a therapist so they can guide you through ERP.. there are a few videos about it on YouTube too but it’s best with professional guidance. Here are a few videos about reassurance seeking: https://youtu.be/r7GDrStnXJg https://youtu.be/j2RP35ONT2E

Username: NicaNica

Date posted: 2y ago

I get blocked all the time; just let it go. If they don’t want to help and instead will just block you, it’s not your business. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.

Username: thrutheweatherthrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nica Read the rest of the post! I’m not demanding anybody drink. I’d like NOCD to provide a session on it as many are unaware of it and to address what the purpose of the community board is.

Username: StrawberryShortcakeStrawberrySh...

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nica Are you talking about people blocking you?

Username: NicaNica

Date posted: 2y ago

@thrutheweather I did read the full post AND my comment still stands. They do their best but they can’t do what you’re trying to get them to do. Good luck though 👍🏻

Username: thrutheweatherthrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nica Fair dos - enjoy the rest of your day!

Username: thrutheweatherthrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

Blocking doesn’t bother me, I actually understand why one would block - varying opinions on the topic and I’m not here to argue about them just thought a reassurance talk would be handy for all of us 🤷🏽‍♀️ oh well… enjoy the rest of your day friend.

Username: StrawberryShortcakeStrawberrySh...

Date posted: 2y ago

@thrutheweather I just was trying to say, I feel like that’s why some people post…cause that’s why I post. Wasn’t trying to be rude at all, I’m sorry if it came across that way. I hope you have a great day and are able to work through your OCD! :)

Username: thrutheweatherthrutheweather

Date posted: 2y ago

@StrawberryShortcake No! I know you weren’t being rude, sorry if my comment came across as interpreting it as that. Saying ‘oh well’ to prompt myself to move on 🤣 & yes I’ve cycled through most of the subtype’s for over a decade now and experience severe DRDP, been hospital a few times but never committed, so I understand completely what you mean about reassurance helping to ground you and make you feel sane. I hope things get easier for us all especially with more research being done concerning OCD! Again, enjoy the rest of your day :)

Username: StrawberryShortcakeStrawberrySh...

Date posted: 2y ago

@thrutheweather :)

Username: Serena

Date posted: 6y ago

A suggestion. I saw a post of @OCDtreated on Twitter and I’d like to share with all of you who want to recover. “I am not a fan of OCD forums. Full of reassurance seeking.” I kinda agree with him on this. When people are troubled by OCD, they are more vulnerable to negative stuff and more skeptical with positive information. Although an OCD online group/forum can be helpful in some way (knowing that you are not alone, reducing the stigma, finding understanding), it can also be not that helpful. We talk here without any therapists’ guidance, and it’s so easy we post “unhealthy” information or questions to seek reassurance. One way to get better is to “getting comfortable with being uncomfortable”. This requires you to get more involved with your life, less from OCD. Constantly checking on ocd forums is not getting on with your life. However, I am not saying that you should not visit OCD groups any more.

Username: FernandoV

Date posted: 5y ago

I see a lot of undiagnosed teenagers doing lots of compulsions (without knowing) and asking lots of reassurance here. - This app might be doing more harm than good to them. I can't believe the administrators allow it.

Username: Jay Bird

Date posted: 2y ago

This app has become overwhelming

There are so many posts on here now that it’s become quite overwhelming. Some days I can use the app appropriately and get actually helpful information out of it or attempt to offer insight to people struggling. However, lately I’ve found I’ve been using it as a bit of a compulsion to see other people struggling like me to “reassure” myself it’s OCD. But I’ve also been triggered by a lot of people offering others really bad advice that isn’t good for OCD. There are way too many reassurance seeking posts (I know it’s hard, I’ve been guilty of it too). I think I’m going to take a break from the app. My advice to you, stop seeking constant reassurance. Stop obsessively reading stuff related to your intrusive thoughts/worries.

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