Hi, everyone! I’m 21, and I’ve experienced just about every type of OCD in the book, but I’ve also recovered from everything. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me; however, I am not a professional.

I’ve experienced HOCD, too. Before your symptoms became more pronounced, did you feel attracted to people of the same sex?

Same! So tired I'm so happy with my boyfriend and it keeps telling me I'm gay!! I hate it! I would just love to be gay by now! That way I wouldn't have to suffer

@Mimi123 Same. It feels like i enjoy being gay too. Cant even think a boy is cute anymore

@elleeen Just try and sit with the feelings.

@elleeen It's horrible! I really don't like girls! And no offense to those who are I think I would be really unhappy if I was gay! I HATE IT SO MUCH!!

@taylorn trying to do that. Suffer from Rocd and hocd, so its even harder to sit with the feelings when i feel gay and that i dont like my bf. But thanks! Happy that u have recovered:)

@taylorn I suffer hocd too. I noticed my symptoms had been gradually getting bigger and more problematic for me. Because of that, I don’t really know where is the line between the normal me and the hocd me. Though, I’ve never been attracted or interested or in love with a girl. I’ve always dreamt about boys

@Mimi123 Im so done with this. Anxiety through the roof. feeling guilty too

@elleeen I would love to have full support everyday! Sometimes I wish I would just clap my hands and everything got away!

@Mimi123 Yes same

@tiaaaa So what do you think that means?

@taylorn Well, of course it means that I am attracted to boys only. You know, everything would be pretty clear if I hadn’t done something which I regret. I had a bad porn and masturbation addiction and ended up doing it on the wrong kind of porn. Now I see this as proof that I am a lesbian

@tiaaaa If you know you’re straight, hold onto that, and try to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

@taylorn Thank you, you’re doing a big thing for all of us

@taylorn can hocd make u feel that u dont know anymore? Im at that stage and its destroying me, but im trying not to engage. But im dying inside

@tiaaaa I’m happy to help. I know things seem stressful and unmanageable, but if you actively choose not to give into your OCD, your symptoms will begin to subside.

@elleeen Giving you reassurance will be me giving into your OCD. I know that sounds unfair, but it is beneficial in the long run. Keep in mind that OCD preys on your vulnerability.

@taylorn I honestly got turned on by women in porn but not in real life at all.

@tiaaaa Exactly its getting sooo hard to stay positive and the real me feels so dunked down somewhere i dont know if shes ever comig back

Is there something specific you fear? Otherwise, I’d try and get comfortable with being uncomfortable and feeling like there is an unknown.

If you are suicidal, get immediate help. If you believe you are suicidal because your OCD is trying to convince you that you are, I would tell yourself it’s the disease, and try to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

If you can, try to become comfortable with the feeling of the unknown. If you are in the height of it, and you really don’t think you can handle that this early on, try and distract yourself by watching some tv or something. I like the show Friends.

@taylorn Thank you, were you ever quite convinced something had happened but you got over it?

@Daffodil Yes! Many times!

@taylorn That's given me hope thank you

@Daffodil Of course!

I did, and you will get through it too!

@taylorn Did you treat the dpdr similarly to all the other forms?

@copperpot I did. Try and be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

I would try and let your thoughts be. Accept them, and accept the fact that something new might creep into your mind, but don’t give into any of it!

@taylorn Not giving in is of course the hardest part lol. But thanks for sharing!

@nocdover It is the hardest part, but it is also the most rewarding!

@taylorn True! I’m currently traveling, and given the nature and logistics of the situation I’m in, it’s almost forcing me into ERP because I’m not able to perform the usual compulsions. It’s a blessing and a curse, as I am around people I know so the anxiousness if through the rough. But I know it will help long term.

@nocdover It’s a good thing. Try and do small things that make you happy when you have time. The crossword puzzle helped me tremendously.

I treat all OCD the same. Let your thoughts be, and try to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

You should try and stop giving in to the need to clean your home. Delay the urge to clean.

I can relate to this. I don’t have the compulsion to clean the entire home, but rather clean items that might have come into contact with things that are dirty or contaminated — even though I know there’s really no need for concern. I too am trying to resist the urges to clean.