Sorry my post got deleted! But once again so sorry to whomever flagged my comment... I suffer from Harm OCD and I was very open about my thoughts and how I was feeling. Harm OCD has been the worst OCD for me and I have super violent thoughts which feel so real and leaves me confused at times. I swear I’m not a bad person and I meant no one any harm! Thank you to those ( esp @Pineapple and @WorriedDriver) for always responding to my posts and helping with tips, I love you guys. Once again I’m sorry what I did, never got flagged before so now I feel evil. ? I will be more careful.

One of my posts got flagged too. I also didn’t actually want to hurt anyone I was just afraid I would.

Question - I’m newer to this app. Your post got flagged by another user? This seems odd to me that were able to do that especially talking about harm ocd.

Do you suffer from Harm OCD as well? Yeah same! I was just worried that I wasn’t feeling anxiety over my thoughts and that I enjoyed them... didn’t wanna offend anyone.

Yeah

They gave me a comment about reassurance on two of my posts even though only one was flagged

I’m sorry that happened. Thats BS that someone would flag a post. I have harm ocd. Don’t feel bad about it. Keep sharing.

@Dan21 I have no clue who flagged my post or of it was done by another user! I was being open and super honest and then I got a notification saying “ There has be a flag on your post” and they send me a long message from the app itself that if I have intentions of harming someone or if I wanna harm myself to call 911... like I felt sad.

@dan21 Yeah you were the one responded to my long post and made me feel much better. But I wanted to tell you I know ERP is super expensive and therapy/meds but I’m going to start it soon and I think you should as well ?

I agree :) I am going to start it. I can’t find any ERP therapist thats covered under my insurance so I’m going to pay for it out of pocket...I did ERP when I was first diagnosed and it really does work

When you first did ERP was it For harm OCD? Or for another type of OCD with a different theme? If you’d live you can tell me what state you are in and I’ll try to find some therapist if you’d like :) all the best but yeah HARM OCD has been the hardest ugh... gets me Really confused as if I enjoy violence etc. ?

Don’t feel bad. I’ve also had a post flagged. I’ve also flagged other people’s posts in the past and this is why- some people have sounded so hopeless and said something to the extent that they wish they were dead that I actually feared for their safety. I think the messaging the app uses around this sensitive topic could be improved so it doesn’t sound like a punishment but rather an encouragement to get help. I don’t know who flagged your post or for what reason, but try to view it as them wishing you all the best or trying to care for you in the best way they know how

The ERP I did was for a variety of different things. Magical thinking, responsible ocd ( ex: I’d be responsible if someone dies because I did/didnt do something), harm ocd. It does work. ERP and meds are the best treatment. I actually found 2 possible therapists in LA that I have contacted and will make an appointment soon :)

I’ve had OCD for 10 years. Did actual treatment 10 years ago and it helped. I guess I’ve just been dealing with my OCD throughtout these years and its time to really go after it and get better. I’m stuck on harm OCD for the past month and need to learn the tools in order to lessen the anxiety of the thoughts and urges