1000anonymous1000

Date posted: 15d ago

So apparently horror movies trigger my intrusive t

How the hell do I tell this to my therapist?! So like I said about shape-sifting fictional characters like Pennywise sometimes when they’re male I get attracted to them by their charm for example bob gray aka Pennywise in It. Idk if you know the IT lore but IT the creature is supposed to be female or so they say but the clown bob gray is male. Which triggers my ocd cause I don’t want to be attracted to a female character now my intrusive thoughts is like oh I can’t handle it I wish I was dead like Georgie. I may have to get rid of everything I have that deals with this movie cause it triggered a thought I thought I would never have. I haven’t even watched the movie but when everyone started talking about it again cause a new series is coming up the thought just keeps coming back😭 SOS

Andrea Wells

Date posted: 14d ago

Hey there! I remember you posting a few posts about this topic recently. I'm sorry it is still so troubling and upsetting to you. I know how scary that can be. I'm curious, do you have an OCD therapist to help support you with this?

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 13d ago

Hi there! I second many of the thoughtful replies you've gotten from the community so far. A therapist with OCD & ERP experience would be well equipped to listen and understand these intrusive thoughts and worries you're sharing. I recommend reaching out to the NOCD care team through this app for a 15 minute call, if you haven't already, to learn more about the treatment we offer here. In the meantime, here are some resources that might be helpful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cC7KHpVmtQ&t=38s https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/5-strategies-for-breaking-the-cycle-of-rumination

Nica

Date posted: 13d ago

“Hey, horror movies trigger my OCD! How can we build this into my hierarchy and do ERP for it?”

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 13d ago

@Nica My therapist does say we don’t want to get rid of all my interests

Nica

Date posted: 13d ago

@1000anonymous1000 Yes indeedy! Basically the ERP will be watching horror movies 😉

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 13d ago

@Nica How do I ask for erp will I got to a mental hospital?

Nica

Date posted: 13d ago

@1000anonymous1000 Are you seeing an OCD specialist on here or in person?

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 13d ago

@Nica Not here but online

Nica

Date posted: 13d ago

@1000anonymous1000 That’s good! I suggest bringing up this topic to your therapist so you can move forward in your healing journey.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 13d ago

@Nica But how do I bring this whole thing up😭 idk how to explain it properly

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 7d ago

@1000anonymous1000 - Hi there! I see you've gotten quite a few replies already but I just wanted to clarify that no, ERP doesn't take place in a psychiatric hospital typically. Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) is usually delivered in an outpatient setting, meaning you don't go to a hospital. There are special day programs that offer more intensive help when OCD is severe, but you typically wouldn't be there overnight. Psychiatric hospitals are mostly for short stays when someone needs help staying safe. Your OCD-informed therapist can help you to learn more about different levels of care (like outpatient, intensive outpatient, etc.) and decide whether your current level of treatment is helping enough.

OCDNoThankYe

Date posted: 15d ago

Hi there, I’m sorry you’re struggling right now. First of all, don’t get rid of everything that you have that deals with the movie, it won’t solve the problem. It will only feed the OVD. Remember, OCD thrives on latching onto uncertainty, and that’s why it bothers us so much. Just be honest and open with your therapist, I promise you that what you shared isn’t “bad” at all. I’ve told my therapist way worse thoughts and everything’s been fine. They will help create exposures for you and navigate this difficult time. Thoughts are just thoughts, let them come and let them go. You got this.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 15d ago

@OCDNoThankYe Idk if I’m over reacting or how to explain that I’m not suicidal but I feel like I am at the same time

OCDNoThankYe

Date posted: 15d ago

@1000anonymous1000 - Are you seeing an OCD specialist for treatment? They should know all about OCD and all of the subtypes and be able to help you navigate them. I am just throwing it out there, but if you truly do feel too overwhelmed, there are always crisis lines, centers and emergency rooms that can get you the help you need right away. There is no shame in that. Practice some self love and gratitude, and know that things do get better.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 15d ago

@OCDNoThankYe Like I feel like I need a mental hospital cause it offers erp I think but at the same time I feel like I don’t

Garrett Smith

Date posted: 13d ago

So this may or may not be helpful, but I would like to point out that the creature (IT) is genderless, and can appear as whatever it chooses. I know this doesn’t change the fact that you have OCD, but I just wanted you to know, in hopes that it relieves some anxiety. Please, tell your therapist. There’s no shame in what you’ve shared.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 13d ago

@Garrett Smith But I’m not attracted to the creature I’m attracted to the clown😭

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 13d ago

Hello 1000anonymous1000, OCD likes to latch on to the things we find important in our lives. This includes things like whom we are attracted to, leading to a doubt, about aspects of our identity. If we are discussing intrusions surrounding sexual orientation, you can tell your therapist that you are having an intrusive thoughts, that go against your sexual orientation, and this causes you distress. I hope this reaches you well and know that at NOCD, we are always here to help.

Anonymous 567

Date posted: 24w ago

Can anyone relate?

Can anyone relate To being anxious to watch a movie or tv show out of fear of being triggered OR fear that your mind will latch onto to some weird idea you got from the movie and it will become a new obsession.. like for example… my hubby wanted to watch lord of the rings tonight. I’ve never seen it and for some reason I had the thought that I didn’t want to watch it bc what if it made me scared of creatures or some weird shit like that lol. Or like I’ll think about watching some Si fi show but then I have the thought “hmm better not in case it makes me believe in aliens or something”. I know how crazy this sounds but why do I think like this lol

landonw

Date posted: 21w ago

Why Does It Seem So Real?

Lately, I have been able to manage my OCD thoughts kind of. They’re still there but I kind of push them away? I know that pushing them away doesn’t help but it’s been my only way to survive. I get scared often about things like clothes or my voice or how I present myself. I get scared that I want to dress differently or act differently and it scares me. I know for a fact I don’t want boobs or anything like that, but my mind constantly is like “What if?” and it kills me. It has ruined everything for me. Sometimes I can’t even look in the mirror because I get scared that I won’t like what I see. I’ve also been afraid because I find myself relating to many female characters, or I want to act like them. Like Pearl from Steven Universe. I want to be graceful and elegant like her, but I don’t want to be a girl you know? My mind constantly pushes these thoughts of what if and images. Because I am not like most guys. Which I know is okay. It just freaks me out. It makes me question every aspect of my being. I know who I am, but I know that the only way to move forward is to accept that maybe I don’t.. It’s just a lot.

1000anonymou...

Date posted: 20w ago

Can someone help me??

I love Terrifier and I love horror movies but I have these intrusive thoughts or fear ever since Terrifier 3 came out and I feel extremely bad about cause it’s not about me. Every time I hear someone talk negatively about the director and creator my brain goes “what if you support that?” Or “What if they’re actually sick in the head for making that movie?” Or “what if you’re a bad person for liking movies with so much blood and gore” or something like “the director is a bad person for making a movie like that you should not be watching that” or “you shouldn’t like that character” and etc. I feel so bad😭 and my ocd brain is asking “is he a bad person” “should I not enjoy this?” Etc. like I can’t enjoy shit with negitave Nancy’s and Joe’s on the internet and shit😞😭

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