- Username
- kg22!
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Trigger: my own spiritual beliefs as a Christian: The true good news of the gospel is that we aren’t sent to hell because god gave us Jesus so that nothing can separate us from his love and salvation. I pray that this good news brings you peace whenever you read something about hell.
The whole point of this post was not to say people cannot have their own beliefs, or that people cannot talk about religious OCD themes, but that as an LGBT member, to see members of this community continuously talking about homosexuality as a sin (again NOT the people even posting about religious ocd themes, but people in comment sections) it makes it feels like lgbt aren’t as accepted and like I can’t post about my themes or worries because it will be viewed negatively.
This app definitely does feel very unwelcoming to me. I see some of these comments and they make me feel angry and hurt.
I agree, people with OCD often unintentionally say really hurtful things. The comments are coming from a place of pain, but that doesn't make them ok. There are ways to talk about OCD symptoms without being offensive. I'd encourage you to take advantage of the flagging tool.
I wish I could just share pics of my pup, Bowie, in his rainbow bandana, to let you know where we stand on this. I’m living an outwardly heteronormative life, but appearances only go skin deep. Either way, I know I’m not the target group of some of these posts or comments, and I too have felt from uncomfortable to insulted by them. I’m sorry I wasn’t at better ally and scrolled past them without action. I know most initial posts are people dealing with real, annoying, scary, confusing OCD themes, and I’ve ignored the comments that are hurtful that follow those initial posts. If you believe in God, or any higher power, who made this world, then believe that He/She/They made all the colors of the rainbow. Love is love!
Thank you. ❤️?
Thank you! This response was truly heart warming!
this isn't designed for black,white lgbt etc etc. It designed for everyone and your going to see things that. People are in different stages of healing right now. You're going to see things that may trigger you heck some of it triggers me sometimes. Have you tried talking to some of the people on who make the posts?
Yeah I definitely get that! Not the point of my post at all! So basically for example (this is just one example I’ve seen it multiple times) but a guy posted about being scared of going to hell for being gay (which I was literally FINE with, not triggering to me one bit) but in the comment section multiple people were talking about how being gay is in fact a sin, and that it’s unacceptable in gods eyes. Again, the point of my post has nothing to do with people who are healing, but rather the people who don’t really consider others on this app who don’t hold the same beliefs as them. Hope hat clears it up
I posted a community awareness post for you , asking if everyone could be mindful that posting about that is triggering. Hopefully it makes this a safer place little by little.
That’s really nice of you. I appreciate it! It’s not so much that it’s even triggering, but it just is bothersome that people don’t consider other demographics when making hateful statements. Thank you again
You are so loved and I’m sorry you feel this way. I will do everything in my power to help!
Thank you so much!!!
people share their fears here , we are trying to get help since we are struggling , i dont really understand where is the problem
I’ve explained it twice :) not sure where the confusion lies! Again, does not bother me one bit that people have these fears or beliefs but the people in the comment sections of these posts who continually say being gay is a sin, yes, it’s a problem for people who are gay.
@kg22! i am muslim and in our religion being homosexual is a sin. as a believer i cant just turn a blind eye to what is forbidden, i cant just twist holy words ...im sorry if this ever offends you
@kamilia Right.... so yes.... this is further proving my point.
@kg22! some of us are religious here, you too should be understanding dear...
@kamilia Which is fine :) I believe in god too. all I’m saying is maybe don’t tell believe they’re going to hell based on your personal beliefs on a public forum app that is for healing. That’s like me telling you you’re going to hell for being Muslim because it doesn’t align with my personal beliefs. (Which I don’t believe, but it’s an example) Beliefs aren’t fact so we really shouldn’t treat them that way on this app because like you said this app is for healing, not certain demographics. This really is not the place for these types of comments. So no, people telling me I’m going to hell isnt necessary, and maybe you should learn to turn a blind eye when people aren’t asking you for your personal opinion on their sexuality (because again, you felt the need to make the comment about YOUR belief of homosexuality being a sin when I did not ask at all). I just think posting things like this based on personal beliefs makes no sense, especially when nobody asked.
@kamilia Okay I’m religious and bisexual. I FIRMLY believe that God made me bisexual for a reason. Different theologies exist so yeah I understand what op means when it feels unwelcoming when I myself am a believer, lgbt, and also suffering from ocd.
@9jewels Same. I’m bi and have religious ocd, but my beleif that God loves me has never been in doubt, despite so much else being in doubt for me. There are theologians in every religion that can argue in favor of same sex love.
@Nikki1809 Thank you for your comment, it feels nice to have people understand where I am coming from
@9jewels Same! That’s how I feel too. Thank you for commenting it really feels nice to have people agreeing with me and see where I am coming from
My OCD has massively spiked from last weekend to tonight. I usually can pinpoint why. Tiredness, not feeling well, stressed, dreaming (out of my control); these are all wonderful times for OCD to attack because you're already feeling crappy and less on guard, which makes it easier to flare up. However, I have zero clue why it's so bad currently. I'm not stressed, not tired, not not feeling well. And it's not a little flare where it's picking on just one thing. It's picking on the ENTIRE spectrum of sexuality: incest, beastiality, pedophilia, and homosexuality. It's horrible. I seriously want to cry and feel like I'm suffocating. I can't listen to music, go places, really do anything without it taking something and trying to twist it. Like driving in the car with my mom and maybe a more sexual song comes on on the radio: Oh you're listening to a sexual song with your mom. That's weird. That means something! You're into your mom! Cuddling my dogs and just feeling loved: Oh you're too close to your dogs. You're into them. You're sick. Oh you really like your trainer cause she's super nice and funny: You know a good deal of female trainers are gay right? You were wondering if she was gay or bi. Why were you wondering? Cause you're gay and you like her. Like seriously NONSTOP. I can't even watch tv and see a character that's gay or a celebrity who is gay and not start freaking out. I have absolutely nothing against the LGBTQ community. It's just I don't want it or like it for myself. But here I am freaking out. Then you have random physical arousal that goes with all that crap, and it just makes it all worse. There are seriously no therapists where I'm from who understand and properly treat OCD. It's all reassurance based. And then there's all these places I hear about that sound great and like they really get OCD. Think they offer online/on the phone therapy for my state? lol NO. Like how are you supposed to feel any better feeling like no one can help you? I know there are self guided therapy books. But I'm terrified. Petrified. I need a professional to help me get over that first hurdle. Can anyone relate?): Also, does anyone get triggered by seeing the posts on here? If there's even anything that slightly mentions sexuality on here that someone is having trouble with, my OCD latches onto that and turns it into a new attack for me. That's why I've always been hesitant to join OCD support groups. Because I KNOW my OCD will see someone's own OCD issues and latch onto them to further attack me. It SUCKS.
Might delete this app some people say things like they aren’t distressed by there thoughts an I’m not sure if ya recovery if if they never had ocd and it is triggering Which sucks I love the support in this app I just don’t know what to do
I like this app but unfortunately I just don't seem to get the support I need. Feel so alone. I see other people post and lots of people relate to what they are going through and always reply. I just don't seem to find that. (harm ocd sufferer) when I say hocd most people think I mean homosexual ocd. I know we aren't supposed to ask for reassurance and I'm not really just would be nice to find someone who suffers the same and gets what I'm going through.
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