Givenup
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Hocd
I keep getting intrusive thoughts of the word "boyfriend" and intrusive thoughts of being in denial constantly... what do i do... š
FirebroFirebro
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I have been dealing with sexual orientation ocd since I was about 12. I'm am 42 now. It is the most debilitating thing I have been through. It used to last for a year or so, but now it might last a week and be gone for a year or 2. It just depends how strong my brain is. I just now found a counselor that specializes in all ocd. I'm really hopeful about. All I can say right now is not to give up.
FragileFragile
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Hey, I see you post quite often and it seems, that you deal with a lot of anxiety. Are you getting professional help or are you doing erp?
GivenupGivenup
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@Fragile I cant afford it sadly...
FragileFragile
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@Givenup Oh I see, I am very sorry to hear. Maybe there are some online therapy groups or self-therapy books. I read āBrain Lockā and it is about Ocd and how to cope with it. You can also do erp on your own :) it is scary but worth a try! :)
GivenupGivenup
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@Fragile Thank you...
GivenupGivenup
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@Fragile Its been a very difficult 3 years...
FragileFragile
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@Givenup I understand, Iāve also been dealing with soocd/hocd for 3 1/2 years now and sometimes I wonder if it will ever get better and if my life is even worth living anymore. But when I have good episode I see how great life can be and that I wont let ocd destroy it. We have the power to get our life back! It is just very very hard and exhausting
FragileFragile
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@Givenup Iāve been taking Johannis Herbs for over a month and I noticed a significant change in my mental health. It strengthens the nerves etc. Maybe you can try something like that. Ashwaganda should also work great
FragileFragile
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It seem you come here quite often to get reassurance. I believe you should try to reduce your compulsions step by step, so your brain can loosen a bit. You wonāt find out wether youāre gay or not by ruminating, seeking reassurance or checking. Try to accept the uncertainty. I believe it must be really painful for you, i have the same ocd theme as you! It is tiring! I believe in you :)
JOCD_JOCD_
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Iāve been seeing a therapist for a while now and I donāt struggle with sexual identity OCD but what she would probably tell me is accept that as a possibility and move on the more you try to answer the question the more the intrusive thoughts will be at the forefront once you start answering the question with āmaybe maybe notā youāll eventually start to feel more comfortable with that fear
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