Obsessive Hobbies

So since OCD latches onto the things that matter most, I’ve noticed mine has latched onto hobbies in the past but now triggers my relationships when I’m dating. Obviously obsessions probably aren’t a healthy thing but it’s good to be passionate and to have hobbies. Is it necessarily a bad thing if there’s an obsession with a hobby if it’s not impacting your life negatively whereas something like a relationship is much more destructive. I’m starting ERP today but i guess was confused on how that impacts these other things in my life or if there’s “healthy outlets” for my OCD to get its fix?

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Date posted: 2d

Do you know if you have ADHD or autism? Sometimes hobbies can seem “obsessive” if it’s like a special interest or if you become hyper-fixated on something for a long period of time

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous I’m not sure tbh, my dad i think was on the spectrum and my brother and sister both have rly bad ADHD so most likely lol. I personally have trouble doing things (especially hobbies) leisurely unless im going all in on it, im very all or nothing with things that i do.

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Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous ADHD runs in my family and growing up I always become like best friends w ppl who have autism, it could be likely you are neurodivergent lol, are you on this app + have a therapist with NOCD?

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous Haha that’s funny, ive heard they attract each other. But yeah I just started ERP with a therapist with NOCD, you?

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Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous Yes they do lol, maybe u could bring it up to your therapist that neurodivergence runs in your family and ask them to guide you through a way to get diagnosed. I think it really helps put pieces together and helps you understand yourself which in turn helps you to find what works for you to have a happier healthier life :). And yes I have done intensive ERP I did a program 5 days a week for a month. It was intense and very very fulfilling and so helpful, and then they had me one on one with a therapist 1 day a week for a bit, but that wasn’t a long term therapist. That program had told me about NOCD and so after being my own therapist for a bit I decided I wanted a long term one again so now I’m here :) I meet my new therapist next week!

Anonymous

Date posted: 17h

I completely agree, ive been diagnosed with ocd by 2 therapists now so ik i have that, and it seems to me that it makes whatever else i got much worse, so ik ERP is the best thing i can so rn. Good for you!! I’m so happy to hear that it has helped you and good luck with your new therapist! I’m really eager to start it, we just made our plan and probably going to start next session. I’m a little nervous bc it latches onto my partner, he knows about it all but def makes it difficult on my end cuz ive been told and felt so far that it makes you pretty down?

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Date posted: 16h

@Anonymous Thank you! Congrats on starting your ERP process, I think it is draining and there will be times you don’t wanna do it but you know it will make you feel proud. And that encourages you to keep going despite being tired. Kind of like hiking lol

Anonymous

Date posted: 16h

@🧚🏼‍♀️💫🥸 😂hiking analogy is too good. I appreciate that encouragement! That’s a great way to frame it!

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Date posted: 16h

😂Haha okay good I’m glad

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