I need advice for TOCD and HOCD

Please only respond if you have healed from this. I’ve been struggling with TOCD and HOCD for a long time now and it’s really frustrating. I keep trying to figure it out and that makes it worse. I’m not seeing a specialist so I’m only using the advice from my CBT therapist and online help. I’m a straight male so. Plz help if you know how to resist compulsions and more

Username: DCM

Date posted: 74d ago

Hey. You are seeking reassurance right now. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but only when you become 100% willing to be gay, you will know you aren’t. If there is any resistance, there is suffering.

Username: RandomOCDGuy

Date posted: 73d ago

@DCM This was helpful. What are you doing for treatment? How long have u been diagnosed with this devil of a disorder

Username: Sunshine_:)

Date posted: 74d ago

Hi - I don’t have too much experience with this but have had similar thoughts in the past. You KNOW who you are deep down inside even if the voices in your head are loud. Thats good! Here is what I would suggest - ask yourself “so what?” If I not straight What will happen then? Try to look at what the underlying fear is. I used to get annoyed bc I know it and it is annoying to have a thought that is contradictory to what you know. The less attention you give that thought the less power it will have. I still struggle a lot with OCD - if there is one thing I know for sure your mind will change themes eventually once you dismantle the thought - it is a temp fix