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Religion and sexuality OCD
I’m really struggling because i think i like girls but im freaking out because liking girls goes againt my religion because im a girl and girls cant like girls.
I’m really struggling because i think i like girls but im freaking out because liking girls goes againt my religion because im a girl and girls cant like girls.
Hi! I'm a lesbian and currently in a happy 2 year long relationship with my girlfriend, who's actually Christian believe it or not! It all goes up to interpretation of the Bible, and also the history of the Bible translations. You should look it up, it's very interesting but try not to as of now since you're triggered and it may turn into researching behavior. I can guarantee you from a neutral standpoint- if you liked girls, you would know for certain usually 😭 I've been gay since I ever learned what a crush was and I just didn't have the vocabulary to identify as lesbian until I was about 11 or 12 I think. Being gay isn't as shameful and tragic as you think it is, it may also be OCD catastrophizing to think if you're gay, it's the end of the world. Obviously, everyone has their own religious beliefs. I personally struggle sometimes in my religion because of ocd, but there are boundaries you must set with yourself to make sure your ocd and christianity do not get too muddled together. I really hope you're well, and if you want to talk more about queerness and Christianity intersecting please message me! ♡♡♡
P.s.: I promise that I'm not here to sway you one way or another. Only to offer advice to someone with ocd as someone else with ocd!!
@Ariana ♡ Hey I struggle with sexuality ocd and how do I even know if I am romantically attracted to females
@Ms.shelovesfrogs It can be hard to tell sometimes, but for me it was pretty clear and it's a lot easier for those without ocd, unfortunately. I said in the post it's pretty certain whether you would like girls- but sometimes there are so many layers to it that I realized some people go through that I skipped. For me, it's very black and white: I have never felt attracted to a man, and I have always felt attracted to women my whole life. And it has NOT ruined my life in any way. I have never been punished divinely- even though I am religious myself! What I have felt though is backlash from fellow humans who don't understand. Your romantic and sexual identity is purely your own. I used to Google so much the " am I gay" quizzes haha- but they only told me what I already knew inside, which was instinct, not driven by fear. You need to let the ocd calm down first and let the clouds part so you can find that out about yourself in a more clear lens. This is a really complicated concept with multiple layers of how you were raised and psychology so feel free to dm me! Remember to do your erp therapy!!♡ edit: also finding out right this moment is not necessary. Some people don't label at all!
@Ariana ♡ As a kid I always had crushes on men, then I started having intrusive thoughts about my sexual orientation and it has gotten very blurry. To the point where Im able envision my life with a man or a women. But I mainly see it with a man. But I feel uncomfortable with being with a women. At this point I’m not sure if it ocd or fear. But here I am stress to the max all day all night because of it. I’m also extremely insecure and I’m kind of afraid of being in a relationship with a man, not sure why. I think it’s a fear of opening up and be vulnerable. I don’t want to be with a women but my thoughts are telling me otherwise
@Anonymous Notice how you said you started getting intrusive thoughts THEN you got confused about your sexuality? That's a good clue that you're probably straight- but even if you're not like if you're bisexual or gay, learn to sit with the feelings. Erp therapy is so important because it shows you your fear but also shows you the power you have over it. In my eyes I see sexuality and gender as completely neutral, it doesn't matter what I am! You've said that you don't want to be with a woman and that your thoughts are giving you the fears. To me, that's ocd. Remember to do your erp therapy, you can do this!
@Ariana ♡ Thank you, I have to get really serious about ERP therapy, I’ve been putting it off. But it seems like it’s the only way for me to get better. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to me
@Anonymous Of course! I also haven't done any erp therapy. My ocd is the most severe form, both in my life rn and in diagnostic criteria 💀. Not sure how to start but I'm sure we can do it!
@Ariana ♡ Sorry to hear that but I’m sure you will be able to overcome it. Everyone faces challenges in their life and this will be a step in the right direction. Wishing you all the best
Hey guys so I have been suffering with sexual ocd due to the fact that I don’t feel that romantic spark with him anymore, I love him and I know I do but I get to much in my thoughts thinking about why can’t I feel that anymore what has changed what if I don’t wanna be with anymore I’ve been with him for 4 years and at first I think it was ROCD but now I started thinking what if I’m into girls now I’ve always been the type to say oh a girl is so pretty or I like this about her but now I feel like every time I see a girl I’m like do I see myself in a relationship with her oh she’s pretty oh I like her voice do I find it attractive and sometimes I do !!! Which is killing me I feel disgust thinking about because what if I secretly am no shame to people who are my sister herself is but I just feel wierd because I wanna be with my husband and feel happy there not with a girl and feel like a man because I see myself in the mirrior and I’m like do I myself being a man do I look lesbian? Do I act lesbian or bi? What if secretly I wanna be a man or I imagine myself being a man in a relationship with a pretty girl and idk what to think
I’ve been dealing with SOOCD for over a year now, and I have been having a very hard day today. I feel like I just need someone to talk too, my whole life I’ve always had girl crushes and always wanted to be romantic with women . Ever since I posted this picture on instagram and one person said I looked “zesty” in it , which is when I started obsessing about being gay . I feel like I put so much meaning to these thoughts where now I’m always checking how I feeling around men. I had a really bad porn addiction for a long time and bad anxiety which fucked up my sex drive. I feel like I doubt if I’m attracted to women when I know I am , but the doubt is so overbearing where I start to believe it . I never was interested in men sexually, and my ocd makes me feel like I like the thoughts even though I feel no pleasure out of it. I feel like I lost who I am as a person . It feels like I don’t even know what my sexuality is and it’s really upsetting to me . I meant this girl the other day and she is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met and I just feel like ocd is getting in the way😭😭😭 please any advice or comments
I really need help understanding what I’m going through. For a long time now, I’ve been struggling with thoughts and feelings about women that confuse and scare me. Sometimes I feel this strange emotional or mental ‘pull’ toward certain women — it’s not exactly sexual, and not clearly romantic either, but it feels like something, and it triggers deep anxiety. When I see a beautiful woman or a WLW (woman-loving-woman) couple, I feel something that I can’t explain — sometimes I think it’s just admiration or aesthetic appreciation, but OCD keeps telling me: “You felt something, so you must be gay,” or “You’re hiding something.” I get stuck in endless loops, trying to analyze these moments and label them. Even when I feel physical or emotional reactions, they don’t feel natural or aligned with who I am. They feel like a reaction to the idea of women, not real attraction. I try to be honest with myself — I even told a friend I might be bisexual at some point, just to test if that felt more comfortable. But it didn’t. It made things worse, and I felt like I lost touch with who I am. I don’t want to lie to myself or live in denial, but I’m exhausted. It feels like I’m being mentally forced to feel something that isn’t mine. I’m 14, and I understand that things might still be developing, but I can’t help feeling like I’ve always been drawn to men, and never naturally wanted women that way. Still, I keep doubting everything. Is this real attraction or OCD feeding false feelings and thoughts? Can OCD create emotional or mental sensations that feel like desire? I’m so scared that I’ll lose myself, or find out something I never wanted. I just want peace and to feel like myself again.
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