i'm very scared.. i feel like i can't take it.. i feel so hopeless. am i the only one that gets thoughts like " yeah you are attracted to that child" or sometimes i feel like i can't control myself but, something tells me it's just that my thoughts are so hard that i feel as if i can't. i'm very scared though.. i'm literally so young , 18 to be exact, i feel like i can't control this POCD, i'm planning on ending my life on september, i cant anymore. i get scared ill act on my intrusive thoughts

Love the script idea!! Make sure to include lots of details though, like an actual story. Example: “I thought it was just ocd, but turns out I cannot stop thinking about (insert child’s name) and I feel like I may actually be feeling an attraction. I walked into the kitchen and my mom gasps, she heard me mumble under my breath that I wish my thoughts would go away. “What thoughts?” She asks, and I’m too guilty to not admit what it was. I tell her I think I’m attracted to (child’s name) and instead of her understanding and feeling bad for me, she says she’s disgusted and sends me to my room. I hear her pick up the phone and call (family member). They talk about me being a pedophile and they’re afraid I’ll hurt someone. Suddenly, it’s like everyone knows! My entire family, my friends. I’m no longer allowed to be around children in the family so I’m forced to move out. I am being shunned. It’s too late now, but now I have to live with the consequences of my thoughts. Everyone hates me.”

@BrainH20 If that made you anxious then it’s a good script for you! Use it.

@BrainH20 wait what -

@ducklingskies I’m giving you an example of how to write out your worst nightmare aka script which is a type of erp you can do. Erp is purposefully making yourself anxious, not compulsing, and just letting the anxiety rise and fall naturally. After you practice a few times you’ll feel so much better!