Socd

Hi I have been struggling with socd for 4 or 5 months now I have been straight my whole life never wanted to be with a man ever and still don’t and I’m at the point now where I know I’m not gay I’m struggling with the thoughts that I can’t get out of my head like I’m In a loop and I get intense anxiety if I don’t think these thoughts even though I’m it hurts me… I have good days and bad days mostly bad but the bad days are thoughts constantly 24/7 every 30 seconds from the time I wake up I just want this to go away it just happened one night and I’m staying hopeful it will go. Also if I find myself getting to happy and forgetting for a moment it will come back 2x stronger

Username: Lorenso408

Date posted: 63d ago

Yo, SOCD survivor here, just want to let you know that with the right treatment plan and exposure therapy you too can overcome. I struggled with SOCD for most of my adult life, literally not wanting to go anywhere in fear of being perceived as gay, just a year into therapy u have completely change my life, I go out regularly, as scary as it seems you are not your thoughts and yes you can overcome those demons.

Username: Martinez44

Date posted: 63d ago

@Lorenso408 Thank you for the hope

Username: Anonymous415

Date posted: 63d ago

@Lorenso408 Did they ever come true bro?

Username: Anonymous415

Date posted: 63d ago

@Anonymous415 And how real did it feel for you

User type: NOCD Alumni

Username: Amber R

Date posted: 63d ago

I’m sorry you’re struggling with this right now, OCD can be such a bully! As Lorenso408 said, ERP (exposure response prevention) therapy is what helps us fight back against OCD. Essentially, this therapy involves us facing our fears head-on without engaging in compulsions. The thoughts are not the problem, our response to them is! Everyone gets intrusive thoughts + experiences doubt, but those of us with OCD latch onto those things and can’t handle the uncertainty. Please remember that though you’re having more bad days than good right now, that will pass. You won’t feel like this forever. And give NOCD a call for their free consultation. They helped me so much with ERP, it changed my life.