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I usually don't drink. But whenever I actually drink, I drink way to much just so that these thoughts go away. So no, you're not the only one.
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Thanks bro, I just wish I could quit
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@js94 Bro you can. Just remind yourself that drinking booze is not the solution. It makes the problem only worse. I know how shit life is with hocd, but there are other solutions. Find a good OCD specialist, it'll help tremendously
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@bm99 I'm considering using the nocd therapists on here
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That's a good first step ?
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Thanks guys love the support
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I absolutely understand this. I’ve been to this point where alcohol is the only thing that calms my mind. Although I do enjoy an occasional drink to unwind, I don’t find myself drinking as much to avoid thoughts. As far as approaching my thoughts while sober, I continue to utilize mindfulness techniques, which include paying attention to my physical surroundings and labeling my thoughts as unimportant and intrusive. Hope this helps, and I wish you the best.
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Nice to know I'm not alone. Thank u :)
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Are u on any medication
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Nope, all though my therapist recommend me to go on Zoloft, I don't want to. I'm affraid those medicines are going to change me and mess me even more up
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I think that the use of alcohol and other substances might be the biggest elephant in the room when it comes to anxiety disorders. I agree, it is rarely mentioned in conjunction with OCD. There is a residential treatment center in Chicago that treats both concurrently, though. That's very rare in the area of OCD treatment. Great observation, js94!
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I went there and sadly my insurance wouldn't cover it
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Foglia?
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One of my obsessions is actually alcohol, so on the flip side, I NEVER drink. One of my exposures is probably going to end up being going out with friends and just drinking a few. But that sounds like an incredibly difficult situation to have to manage, I hope things get better. I unfortunately can’t really give much sobriety advice given the fact that I never drink, but I will say that I’m getting better and better each day at managing my thoughts with my medication prescribed and my therapist. The best way to cope with intrusive thoughts is to not run away from them, as hard as that is to do. The more you do that, the more you’ll realize that they cannot hurt you.
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Very well said. ?
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I’ve recovered from HOCD before and got my attraction and my usual actual identity back. I was recovered from end 2022- start 2025 until I got triggered UGHHH😭 My HOCD is REALLY trying to convince me and it’s SO annoying cause I genuinely don’t want these thoughts. I know I naturally like men and always have done so. I can’t wait for my first therapy session in two days Omg! I need your advice, not necessarily reassurance, but more advice? My HOCD is throwing random “proof” I did/ saw as a child in my face, which back then had no meaning in my life and I continued to live a perfectly heterosexual life. I’ve educated myself about arousal non concordance / child’s play, but it still doesn’t remove the HOCD. I’ve read therapists great explanations on how it’s not a sexuality issue, BUT ITS AN OCD BRAIN ISSUE. So basically I’ve been straight and i will die as straight. But my ocd is still continuing with the intrusive thoughts/flashbacks. I’ve had some moments where I haven’t done as many compulsions and had less anxiety but still had those damn thoughts and I DO NOT want those damn thoughts. I have so much proof and factual/logical explanations but HOCD is still continuing to thrive. I absolutely hate this and I feel so alone. I wish there was a reset button cause I don’t want these thoughts to happen. I want a man and I stand by that. How do y’all deal with these situations? Cause sitting with the thoughts is clearly not helping.
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