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@☾ ᴍxɢɪᴄᴀʟᴍᴏᴏɴ ⋆˙⟡ maybe i’m misunderstanding but this feels like a very triggering response and i’m not sure why you thought it was a good idea to imply that ocd thoughts could be egosyntonic

@wompwomp47 - Often when people ask questions like these, they're seeking reassurance. Since I don't know for sure though, I'm attempting to provide an answer without the reassurance. But yeah, looking back on it, there are probably better ways I could have done that. :/

@wompwomp47 - I'm also a bit tired today so please excuse my messy language and wording.

@☾ ᴍxɢɪᴄᴀʟᴍᴏᴏɴ ⋆˙⟡ 💯

@wompwomp47 She answered your question very well.

@☾ ᴍxɢɪᴄᴀʟᴍᴏᴏɴ ⋆˙⟡ okay i understand!! im sorry to sound rude i just was worried that you were intentionally trying to stress people out which is a misunderstanding on my end. <33

Here are my thoughts. OCD is an anxiety disorder....I like the definition I once heard saying that it is worry on steroids. So there are many things that trigger us to worry and even panic. Those triggers are typically the thoughts that make us want to gain control by way of a compulsion. Therefore, if we ask a question surrounding that trigger, it is reasonable to assume that the answer may cause another trigger - given that the answer is somehow related to the original trigger. Regarding OCD being egosyntonic vs egodystonic, I believe that is literally impossible. The definition of intrusive thoughts is that they are intrusive - or wrongfully entering. Therefore, intrusive thoughts are not wanted....not in line with our will. Obviously we have many many thoughts all day, and may are in line with my values....For example - in my life thoughts like "God loves, I love my wife, I am grateful for a job, I can't wait to watch the game tomorrow" do not go against any of my values....no anxiety or tamptation to create control (compulsion) result from those thoughts. In short, if a thought disturbs you, it wouldn't be egosyntonic - or you wouldn't be disturbed by it. I wrote a book called "Waging War Against OCD - A Christian Approach to Victory" that you may find helpful. But as the title indicates, it is writted from a Christian point of view.