I work at NOCD. We removed the search feature because the user experience was challenging, and we wanted to see if it was valued. What makes search valuable to you in this app? I’m curious to get your thoughts, so we can improve the functionality
search would be handy for finding resources and threads we forget to bookmark and also to keep track of posts from people we follow here as the follow function doesn't seem to work in the mobile app and there is otherwise no way to see posts from a specific person also searching for topics that you are interested in is always cool
I don’t think it was a feature when I became a member, but I think it would be cool to have and utilize so we don’t clog the feed with related topics
It allows me to only focus on what I’m searching for rather than possibly coming across something that may be an accidental trigger. I was very disappointed that it was removed and voiced my displeasure. I’m glad to see it back and hope it remains.
Ok so I just downloaded this app like two days ago because I was looking for a OCD specialist. Maybe this is just my opinion but the posting’s on this app can be super triggering. If feels like even sharing your experience on an app like this can contribute to fueling OCD. So many people I see reassurance seeking, confessing and posting the same things multiple times to gain certainty. Makes me wonder if this app is counterproductive to the point of OCD treatment. I’m guilty of spending hours scrolling through the post trying to find people who relate to me, but in the end it makes me more anxious and fuels my OCD. Idk what do you guys think.
Hi there, I’m new to NOCD and just want to say that I’ve been depressed and feel as though this opportunity could potentially connect me to people who struggle with similar issues. We’re not certain I have ocd, but I do exhibit symptoms that do seem to fall under ocd’s general category. So I’d like to ask whoever reads this: what are some good ways to engage with this community that might benefit me the most? I’ve been seeing that people struggle with many different intrusive thoughts and some of them (for example dating related or jealousy) I’ve definitely experienced. Is there a way for me to possibly filter based on subtype, and for that matter also how can I best stay safe on this platform? I see there are trigger warnings but do people sometimes post triggering content without them? How about if I receive rude or abusive comments, things like that. I do struggle with many different intrusive thoughts and so may run into darker threads if I filter for those subtypes. Also, I tagged the subtypes that seem to apply to me the most here. Thank you!
I told my OCD group about NOCD and one of the members brought up that this app, despite its intent to create a safe community for sharing OCD experiences could potentially be used for reassurance seeking, thus contributing to compulsions. I’ve noticed some posts about people venting and asking for reassurance and I wonder the same thing.
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