How long do your theme or obsession last?

How do you deal with having pocd for this long? Ive had it for 3 months contemplate self deleting all of the time? Honestly if my libido didn't tank I feel like I would be over this

@Anonymous Hi. I’m not active much on here anymore, so I did not see your comment until now. My apologies. I’ve been dealing with this since 2021 and I wish I could say it’s been easy, but it’s not. Nothing about this disorder is easy. It still attacks me everyday. I will say that after therapy, some things that used to really bother me don’t anymore. I don’t have completely debilitating anxiety like I did. I still have intrusive thoughts and ruminate. I still cry and get upset over things. It’s hard to believe at times that this is just a mental health condition and NOT how I truly think or feel. OCD is the biggest bully alive. It’s like that fake friend you have in school. You think it’s there to help you, but it’s not. It takes time and practice to unlearn some things and also learn new things about this disorder. One thing my therapist recommended when I was in therapy was to do a hierarchy. What bothers you the least? Start there and work your way up to the thing that affects you the most. I have kids, husband, and animals. These thoughts attack them all. Mainly my kids the most. Just keep doing the best you can. There are resources available online in the way of podcasts, YouTube channels, instagram, and possibly support groups. We’re not alone in this and I think that’s the biggest solace I’ve found. I hope you read this and I hope it helps some. I’m sending you all the luck and best wishes on your journey.