Exposure for pocd? I’m afraid to watch anything that could have kids in it. I know I’m not attracted or anything but I’m traumatized because of the thoughts... I have to say pocd has been the hardest obsession I’ve had to get over

Hey I’m sorry your going through this theme, I have it too, but I’ve gotten so much better! Remember that the content of the theme does not matter because underneath all themes is just fear! Exposures for me are being around my niece and when I see a picture of a kid on social media I don’t scroll by super fast trying to avoid it. I read online that good exposure is looking at images of kids on google, going to parks or walking by schools, and not looking away when you see a kid. If you have cousins or nieces/nephews, try being around them more and when you start feeling better, offer to babysit. It can seem hard because I felt really ashamed and didn’t want to do the exposures, but please do! It will help and you will get over this obsession!

Oh I forgot holding a child while it’s mom sat next to me Intentionally saying hi to children when I’m in public Not changing aisles or moving if children come close to me Making a list of words associated with POCD and writing them until boredom

I understand. This theme makes me feel so disgusted sometimes, but I know that it’s ultimately meaningless. It can be so hard at times, but stay strong! Ask God for the strength and try letting go of your fears by giving them to him. His main focus is you getting better, He’s sending you guardian angels to help guide you through recovery. One of the hardest parts is just letting go and letting him lead you

I know that must of been hard for you to write but thank you for sharing! Currently, I too am afraid to watch TV, movies, etc. because they may contain my OCD trigger. Lets stay strong tougher!

The exposures I’ve done have been: Script writing Purposefully going to stores where there are children Intentionally passing closely by kids and looking them in the face

I always avoid my niece and nephew or any kid really ?

Don’t worry Philippians4:7, you are not alone. It can be hard and at first I avoided my niece too, but to get better you have to be around them. This will help to show your brain that the thoughts are meaningless

Thank you. My ocd just really makes me feel like I'm hazardous. I despise feeling disgusted by my own self ? @0823

That's exactly what I've been doing. He's my only comfort and hope regarding all themes of ocd.

Thanks so much for the word ❤

You’re welcome ❤️ He’s my comfort too

Those are great exposures WorriedDriver! Thank you so much for sharing