Avoid compulsions!

I realized my sneakiest compulsion was getting on this app. Every time I felt anxious or started ruminating, I turned to the app for comfort but I realized it was only making me much worse. To be clear though, this app has helped me in so many ways and I’m so grateful for the wonderful people I’ve met on here and for the things I’ve learned. This app is incredible for many reasons! When it comes to compulsions in particular, I’m just speaking about my personal experience and hope to help those who may find themselves turning to the app to seek reassurance, relieve stress, and focus on the OCD by constantly reading posts, hoping to find answers or that “aha” moment.. that’s what I did, and I’m just here to tell you that when you refrain from doing those things, it helps tremendously. Compulsions can be tricky sometimes. Wishing everyone the best in their recovery journeys. Stay strong!

rossemily

Date posted: 2y ago

I can relate. I think I need to take a break. I use the app for reassurance instead of what it's really used for.

Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@rossemily I see a lot of reassurance seeking on here and I’ve noticed most cases are from those who are not seeing a therapist and doing the ERP. It’s a common thing to do and I totally understand it!

Dee C

Date posted: 2y ago

Yeah…I find taking a few days off and sitting with the discomfort can help strengthen my mental health. Thank you!!!

Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Dee C Yes indeed! That and just staying busy and doing things that are meaningful to us. 😊

Phillip91

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

I had this same realization before as well! Now I just do my best to use the app for a sense of community and to offer support for others rather than seek reassurance.

Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Phillip91 Yes!!👏🏼

Dee C

Date posted: 2y ago

@Phillip91 Yes!!!! More 💪🏽to you

SL1K

Date posted: 2y ago

yeah recently i’ve been off the apps lots and ocd hasn’t really effected me. :)

Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@SL1K Same!! Glad you’re doing well😊

SL1K

Date posted: 2y ago

@Tee10 You too :)

sierra6

Date posted: 13w ago

Why no reassurance?

Hello! I just got diagnosed with OCD a week ago and joined the app today to find a sense of community. Since my understanding of treatment is minimal at this point, I'm confused why everything on here tells us not to seek or give reassurance? If someone could explain the reasoning behind that it would be greatly appreciated, as I want to make sure I'm not only watching out for it in my personal life but also using this app appropriately.

ocdwr

Date posted: 12w ago

Newbie question

New to this app. Do members find it helps, I'm worried I will start obsessing over things I hadn't thought about before when I read other people's OCD triggers...

moon027097

Date posted: 11w ago

I think I need to take a step back

Finding this app has helped me a lot in feeling like I'm not isolated and I've definitely met so many kind and helpful people here. You guys have helped me on my darkest days. However, because of my fragile state of mind, I think scrolling on here is becoming a compulsion and I feel like I end up triggering myself more by scrolling through some posts. I think it just ends up adding more to my intrusive thoughts and more ammo for my false memories and POCD to latch on to. And I know exposures are good for treating OCD, but this level of exposure seems to be doing more harm than good. So I will try to be less active (maybe I won't, who knows lol).

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