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- 5y
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- 5y
You’re welcome❤️ Also, if you select “My Topics” at the top of the discussion you’ll see the posts from people who are following the same topics as you.
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- 5y
I don’t have harm OCD, but I definitely struggled with self harm a good bit. I know it’s not exactly the same thing, but I wanted to reach out to you and just say that I know it’s hard. It’s very hard to stop. I believe in you and know that you are very strong and can tackle this one baby-step at a time. Make small changes first, like changing your environment a bit, or try to engage in some hobbies that used to interest you. Leaving the house helps too. I’m not sure if this is helpful or not, but I just want you to know that you are definitely not alone in this and are much stronger than you can imagine. Believe in yourself because I believe in you
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- 5y
Thank you cool guy so nice of you to reach out, definitely makes me feel better when people show support. I've managed to leave the house a little bit just going to my local shop and little things like that it's just struggling to be around certain family members. And I'm missing out on events with family which makes me sad and makes me feel useless. Thank you for your reply though it means alot to me ❤️
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- 5y
It is hard to be around family !! Like it’s sort of a downer/burden feeling, at least that’s how I felt. Events aren’t easy either. Be at peace with yourself, love. Glad to hear you are getting yourself out of your house (!) if that’s hard at times (because I know it is,) doing minimal things like watching movies or tv helps. Reading is helpful too, for me at least. Anyways sorry to rant, I just really feel you on this and wanna help out
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- 5y
It really is ? my harm ocd causes thoughts and urges that I'm going to punch someone. And I especially get it around family especially when someone is standing close to me or I am in a car. Cars are huge triggers for me. It just becomes an overwhelming urge to the point I'm scared I will actually hit someone. I do try and get out as I said to the shop or for a walk or at least just in the garden but I'm struggling to be around family and friends which I hate. People say the urge is because of anxiety which does make sense it just becomes so strong! I do watch alot to TV, YouTube videos do art therapy and I do like to read! I just wish I could get out and see family there's an event on Sunday I really don't want to miss but I know my anxiety and urges will be overwhelming. And don't have to say sorry for ranting! You're just giving advice which I really really appreciate!, ❤️ it's nice to know someone cares enough to try to help. I wish this app came with private message! Thank you for being so kind ?
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- 5y
This is my first comment on this app but I just want to say I feel the same way. I felt so alone for so long but going on this app has helped me see that so many people go through this. I have harm ocd as well and I have never told my friends or family because I’m scared of people being scared of me. I feel like no one even really knows what harm ocd is? Cars are a trigger for me as well. I don’t know how long you’ve suffered with it but for me knowing that I’ve come this far without actually acting out my urges helps me feel more secure in knowing that I won’t actually ever follow through with them (even tho I still have strong fears that I will) Hope I helped a little!❤️
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- 5y
I’m sorry you feel so alone. There are people on this app with harm OCD. Have you selected it as your subtype under “Topics”?
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- 5y
Thank you ❤️ and no i haven't actually maybe I'll try that now ?
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I never knew about that thank you very much ❤️ will check it out now
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- 5y
Thank you so much for your reply. And for being the first person you commented too ? I'm sorry to hear you're going through the same it does feel like a very lonely place when you suffer with harm ocd. I'm sorry you haven't been able to tell anyone. I managed to tell my mom and a couple of my friends, I hope in time you can confide in someone. I was also scared of people being scared of me and people just seeing me as some kind of freak. I also feel that no one really knows what harm ocd is, it's very unheard of. Really cars are a trigger for you too? I think it's because I feel trapped in a small space I don't know but I get the urge to punch whoever is in the car or get the urge to jump out of the car while it's moving. I have suffered with it for as long as I can remember. Absolutely ages. I do try to tell myself I've come this far and never acted on the urges but I'm just so scared I will that's why I've isolated myself away from everyone. You did help just by replying so thank you I appreciate that. Have you tried to get professional help or do you take any medication?
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- 19w
Ok so I just downloaded this app like two days ago because I was looking for a OCD specialist. Maybe this is just my opinion but the posting’s on this app can be super triggering. If feels like even sharing your experience on an app like this can contribute to fueling OCD. So many people I see reassurance seeking, confessing and posting the same things multiple times to gain certainty. Makes me wonder if this app is counterproductive to the point of OCD treatment. I’m guilty of spending hours scrolling through the post trying to find people who relate to me, but in the end it makes me more anxious and fuels my OCD. Idk what do you guys think.
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- 16w
harm ocd is the bane of my existence. people always tell me that if you have anxiety over a thought, that’s ocd. and these intrusive thoughts cause me IMMENSE anxiety. i’m constantly looking for reasons why i’m not what these thoughts tell me i am. but WHY DOES IT FEEL SO REAL?? it’s like i can’t reassure myself that this isn’t me and i don’t want to do it, but i also look for reasons why it’s not me. my brain is constantly telling me “if you don’t act on this, you’ll never feel free”. WHAT EVEN IS THAT?? and why does it feel real?? anytime i think about getting therapy, i constantly think that it’s not going to help me positively but help me realize i am this person. i just wish someone with harm ocd could get into my brain, understand me, and tell me everything will be okay. i wish someone in recovery could tell me that they’ve been where i am, felt the same feelings, thought the same thoughts, and got through it when they thought they wouldn’t. i feel like i’m drowning in it. another thing is i think about how my mom knows a surface level understanding to this form of my ocd, but if she knew it all, i’m scared she’d never look at me the same. i’m scared she’d be scared of me and think i need psychiatric help. IM TERRIFIED.
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- 12w
This app is too flooded with posts and not enough people returning help. I really need it like. I’m sorry to be a nuisance but literally nobody else understands OCD & how debilitating it is. I’m so tired. So so tired.
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