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I do not want to intrude or make anyone feel inferior but i would like to add that this app is exactly what is feeding into your ocd cycle. It is not helping and it might lead to a relapse. I have a family member with HOCD it is debilitating to both her and me because of the cycle. This app feeds into that cycle. If you don’t agree with me, that’s okay but that’s my take on this. I would like for yourselves to ask yourselves how many times do you visit this app? Do you delete it then redownload it then delete it again? How many times has this app made you feel like your ocd was not ocd and was reality? How many times has this app tried to convince that you are not in control of your thoughts? You are in control. This is an issue from within which deals with self confidence and trust. Trust yourselves in that youre not your thoughts and you have control over them. If you want to be someone, be that person, don’t let your thoughts decide for you. Work on your self confidence. You are not your ocd. Sorry if this seems too upfront, I tried being as nice as possible and I do know that this is debilitating for the person with ocd. I really do hope you get better but please don’t give up and try your best to get rid of your absolutist and pessimistic thinking. I know some people on here won’t agree with me but this is from my experience.

Date posted: 2y

Agree :( sadly, its a part of hope to see others with the same issues, when they feel like no where else to turn. But I agree with you. What do you mean how many times has this app made you feel like your ocd was not ocd and was reality? I think many use this app for the complete opposite of that? To make them feel like they aren’t their thoughts and that their thoughts aren’t reality. Did you mean the other way?

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Date posted: 2y

@gp Agreed. As for your question I meant it in the way that this app, although can be viewed as a means of connecting with people who share similar problems as you, can also be used as a means for comparison. People get caught up in comparing their lives and issues with someone else’s and as result when there’s too many differences they start to believe what their ocd is telling them. This happens way too often especially because everyone is in different phases of their ocd and even then, their ocd wont characterise itself the exact same as someone else’s. In other words it’s supports any insecurity in their own lives. I’m not too sure if that makes sense but I tried phrasing it as best I could 😭

Date posted: 2y

@Get off this app its bad Makes perfect sense. I just wish I was strong enough to let it go :(

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Date posted: 2y

@gp You definitely can let go and you are strong enough. You’re stronger than you think you are!

Luke33:)

Date posted: 2y

The app itself is not a problem. It’s how you use the app that could be a potential problem. Like any form of media entertainment or social platform. When I was younger with OCD there was nothing out there like this. I felt alone and isolated. This app can be helpful to those who need to know there are others out there with this disorder. If you don’t like the app then do not use it. But you don’t have to preach to others.

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Date posted: 2y

@Luke33:) I agree with you! However I think for a lot of people that are deep in their ocd journey, this app is feeds into their compulsive behaviour. As much as it can be a safe place to relate to people, it can also be a place for someone to get into an unhealthy loop, especially when their mental health might already be so low. I’m sorry if my post came off preachy but it’s just acting as a reminder for people to recognise when they’re getting too sucked into apps like these.

Luke33:)

Date posted: 2y

All good. I do agree with you completely about this app having the potential to make OCD worse. If we start checking posts, rereading, looking for similarities, seeking reassurance it can absolutely be unhealthy. I’ve forced myself to stay off this app when I felt myself doing compulsive stuff. However I think people with OCD have to be careful with anything in a format like this. If this app is used in a healthy OCD way, it can be very beneficial to sufferers. But it is a fine line.

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