emmagracee
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Hi! Urgent!
Hey, so I have POCD. I’m a teenager and can’t get a job. I want to make money by babysitting, but I’m scared. I don’t want to hurt any children and I want to be safe.
No matric certificate/grade 12 No matric ce...
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Let me explain the goal of ocd treatment no matter what theme or topic do you have is to live in uncertainty-meaning your fear may or may come true if it does you must be okay with that cause at that time you will figure out what to do and continue living your life ,yes no one wants their ocd to come true cause it goes against our morals and values rightly so but we can never be or give ocd 100% certainty our fear won't come true
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@No matric certificate I think I can live with uncertainty
No matric certificate/grade 12 No matric ce...
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Very good, now I highly recommen watching this youtube video sanitizer minds podcast, jhon greyson on ocd and the role of uncertainty it helped me understand the why living in a world where our fear can true is important in breaking ocd grip and managing ocd better, also watch iocdf YouTube channel-lunch and learn, when ERP goes wrong ,but the 1st one I recommend is very good cause he goes into detail, second one also
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@No matric certificate Thank you very much!
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Saniti podcast I mean
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@No matric certificate Will watch!
No matric certificate/grade 12 No matric ce...
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The answer to your problem is very simple are you willing to live in a world of your fear coming true or happening?
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@No matric certificate I’m sorry I don’t understand
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Yes! I know a lot about POCD, and I am happy to offer support!
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD I know this post seems a bit unsure but if you have a platform you want to chat on I am open!
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Hey love, I want to remind you that what you’re experiencing is OCD, not you. OCD can trick us into believing we’re acting on urges or thoughts, even when we’re not in control of them. The fact that you weren’t even consciously thinking about the action or looking at the child shows that it’s just OCD trying to manipulate you with intrusive thoughts. You didn’t hurt anyone, and you didn’t do anything intentionally harmful. OCD thrives on guilt, shame, and fear, but none of those feelings reflect who you truly are. You are a kind, caring person, and your distress shows that you care deeply, which is a good sign. These thoughts don’t define you, and they don’t reflect your real intentions. You’re not alone in this, and your response to them is part of the healing process.
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD I know it feels real, but what you’re describing is exactly what OCD does—making us feel like we’ve acted on something terrible when we haven’t. You didn’t want to hurt anyone, your brain just made you feel like you did. The fact that you’re so upset shows that you care. OCD thrives on these thoughts, but you are not your thoughts. You’re not a bad person, and this isn’t your fault. You’re safe, and this is just OCD at work.
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD You need to remind yourself you didn’t intend to cause harm, and you feel guilt and panic. You deserve peace and you deserve to be gentle with yourself
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Yes!
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD What’s your insta?
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Mine is
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Yes, OCD can make you feel like you’re compelled to act on intrusive thoughts, even without thinking, but that doesn’t mean you want to do those things. It’s the way OCD works—it pushes us to act out things that go against our values. You didn’t want to hurt anyone, and that’s key.
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Yes, OCD can make you feel like you have to act on those thoughts, like swinging the bag, even if it goes against your intentions.
emmagraceeemmagracee
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@Annoying_OCD Added you!
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