Is it normal to feel false attraction to only one subject in POCD?

is this normal?

Is it normal to only feel false attraction to one subject of your pocd but not another? Idk why but it makes it feel all the more real bc I was watching a video and I forgot there were clips of a movie with kids in them and I felt what I hope is just false attraction to one of them but not the other three and I'm kind of having a hard time sitting with the feeling like I feel anxious and my face feels hot from being so anxious. Like I think it feels more real bc that's sort of how real attraction functions (being attracted to some people but not everyone).

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 45w ago

I’m going through something similar. It’s horrible.

Username: Ryan MullenRyan Mullen

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 45w ago

There is nothing normal or unnormal about the wretched disease of OCD. Someone could be OCDing about something right now that no one has ever thought of. The reason why is its your thoughts. You are so loved! Everyone on here is so loved. We are all dealing with someone that no human should have to deal with. Isn't awesome to know you can and are dealing with one of the most difficult life circumstances? What else can we accomplish if we can deal with this?

Username: Ryan MullenRyan Mullen

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 45w ago

@Ryan Mullen Something

Username: lightlovelightlove

Date posted: 45w ago

maybe youre just experiencing love for a child and something is falsely accusing you of lust. if it doesn't go away, know that the truth is on your side and so am i

Username: MelissaJohnson12MelissaJohns...

Date posted: 44w ago

hey, i know this moment must feel really tough for you, look at you confronting that anxiety, even just by expressing it here. i can tell you're going through a period of amplified uncertainty and it's hard. remember, your fear doesn't define you, even if it feels like it. by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck?' i've dealt with similar feelings and what truly helped me was this tool (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my NOCD therapist pointed me to. i think it'll be amazingly helpful for you because the artificial intelligence guides you with personalized, step-by-step strategies tailored to your scenario, which sounds a lot like those sudden intense moments you described. believe me, 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 chat more! <3

Username: xoxox12356

Date posted: 2y ago

it’s so wierd cos when i see a good looking child my pocd tells me i’m attracted to them bur it’s like a feeling and i feel really anxious and i try to convince myself i don’t find them attractive, but like i feel sick at the thought of like ever wanting to d anything sexual/ or be with them or anything, i just think there nice looking ir whatever, it’s nit even like thoughts anymore it’s more like false attraction/ intrusive feelings. please tell me someone else relates as i’ve been reading articles about p3dos and stuff as i thoight it would help me and it’s just triggerd me more and i cant even enjoy anything anymore as it’s all i can think about, i don’t ever want to be a p and it’s honestly the worst thing ever when will it all stop??

Username: somebodyelse

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

This sucks the most

I was just watching a commercial and I saw a kid actress and all I was thinking was “hey I think I know them” and I just felt fluttering in my face, chest, and towards my growing and I wasn’t even thinking anything sexual. All I was thinking was hey I think I know them and I was getting the reactions. This is why I think it isn’t just ocd. I find adults attractive and I don’t get the same reaction as I do when I’m just looking at a kid and not even thinking anything bad. If ocd can make you do this I hate it. I don’t want to be a pedophile and I hate that I have convinced myself I am.

Username: jordyng09

Date posted: 1y ago

Pocd attractions😓

Hey everyone! I struggle with POCD and struggle severely with feelings and attractions towards children. It freaks me out and I get so worried and anxious about it. I just keep thinking it’s not normal to get innapropriate attractions towards children. And it’s not just thinking a child is cute because that’s normal but it’s like I get actual attractions or feelings towards kids and it’s the same kind of attractions and feelings I get towards people my age and I’m 19. I’m so scared and worried and I don’t know what to do!! I’m freaking out

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