I’m constantly having groinal response to thoughts and people I don’t want to have them to. Does anybody else hold them in if that makes sense? I find that makes it worse and cause an arousal feeling and I absolutely hate it, don’t know what to do.
It sounds strange but this is how I’ve coped even as a child, to have a healthier response to my more dirty imagination. I would constantly morph whatever I was imaging in my mind into a ton of pieces. Being destroyed, or even turning into something beautiful, not thought of previously. I think this is known as displacement. But over time, it slowly filtered out the bad responses, and the thoughts themselves. Almost imaging that the scenario would be “Thanosed” (if you have ever watched Avengers). These tactics can turn into sublimation: or the use of displacing sexual urges into productivity like working out.
@Sarah123uv Wow, I think I’m going to give this a try, thank you❣️
hey, i totally get how tough and frustrating those groinal responses can be, especially when they're about stuff you don't want to think about. it sounds really challenging to deal with the feelings of arousal that come up when you try to suppress them. you're not alone in this struggle. 🤍 i've been right where you are, and something that really made a difference for me was this free AI tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try) my ocd therapist recommended. it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support that mimics what an ocd therapist would do, helping you navigate these tough moments without giving in to the need for reassurance or suppression. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have qs or just want to talk more! <3
@JenniesOCDBrain Tysm, I’m going to check it out❣️
Yes I relate with you it’s actually crazy how I was thinking about this about why this happens about 30 mins ago and then I open this app and see your post! It’s awful isn’t it? But I’m trying to help myself remember that they are just thoughts and if you put the attention towards your groinal area you’re going to feel a reaction anyway. That’s what I try anyway ☺️ I hope you are okay! You are not alone 🤗
@Bearwiththehair Thanks, it’s such a lonely thing to go through. I think the worst part is wondering if this is going to be a forever thing but I have hope for the better ❤️🩹 thanks for your response!
I’m constantly feeling unwanted arousal by my thoughts and it feels more intense than normal arousal. It’s driving me crazy. Any movement down there causes it, any of the thoughts I hate causes it. It’s all day everyday and I cannot focus. It’s super confusing because the physical part obviously has a good feeling but I hate how it is being caused so it’s a very BAD feeling. I’m so scared.
TW - This post is directed to the men. Also, this is going to be TMI I'm a guy and I've been having a rough time talking to people now. A lot of times I get groinal responses even during talking to people -- really anyone, including family members and other dudes. I'm not really sure what the reason is. But it is difficult having that happen because as a guy, it is of course more obvious to the outside world when it happens, and I have to hide it. Anyway, I was at college just a few hours ago and ran into someone I knew from one of my clubs and they talked to me and I got a groinal response and I had to cut the conversation short because I obviously wanted to get out of that situation and I didn't want anyone to notice and think I was some kind of pervert. Of course, I wasn't even thinking that way. And what makes it worse is that it also just so happened to be a lady. But it's just really hard to get a grasp on those thoughts because of OCD. Man, it stinks... Anyway, sorry for the TMI
I have reached a point where I can’t see any family member without a groinal response. I know I’m not supposed to give it any investigation but it’s to the point where it’s all consuming. Any tips on ‘un’feeling?
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