What is meant by not “solving” your worries/thoughts? Does it mean not trying to make yourself feel better by dissolving them/ telling them they aren’t true, and if so what is the alternative that you should do?

But what if this goes wrong, i’m going to try it for pocd but i’m so afraid , i just know i’ll feel so uncomfortable , because doesn’t saying those things make it who you are?

@fairydecoragirl No ma’am I’m sorry to tell you this but regular rules don’t apply to us. We have OCD and have to come to terms with it. I say it’s not your fault because it genuinely isn’t. OCD attacks your character and morals. You may have a deep love and respect for kids so it will twist that around and cause you to feel like that. Your job is gonna learn to be ok with these thoughts and no longer put up a fight with them. I have SOOCD where it makes me doubt sexuality even though I’m still attracted to women. Your form OCD makes you have doubts that you are attracted to kids but only ever feelings of disgust and guiltiness which are symptoms we all get. Take some time and watch a man named Nathan Peterson on YouTube. He gives great advice as a professional on how to first start addressing these things. Also learn to see your POCD as a power for you to want to protect children from actual evil people. You have a good heart don’t worry and be patient you’ll be ok.

Thank you so much. Basically I’m still a minor and I live outside the US so it’s going to be really difficult for me to get therapy and Ive been told so many different things of how to tackle it i’ve just become really confused and I have no idea what I’m doing

@fairydecoragirl Watch Nathan Peterson for sure. He has an online service as well if you can’t find a therapist. I personally haven’t used it but he’s given some amazing advice that I take to heart. By the way when people say don’t give the ideas power they mean you should understand that these thoughts aren’t your own BUT you also need to interact with them in the idea that you have to agree with them even if you truly don’t. It’s a tough and weird process to understand but gives great advice on how to approach it all.

@Lost Mexico 00 I’ve been doing that , I know that I am not my thoughts but the fact that I get my thoughts and just fear in general, when I’m away from triggers is when I have more thoughts, my brain is just hyperactive all the time

@Lost Mexico 00 My brain will always make me look for things to think about. I am never at peace

@fairydecoragirl It’s who we are and we have to accept ourselves. Have you ever considered working out? It helps relieves stress and anytime you get these thoughts laugh at them. You have a good heart use your ocd to push you to protect others. Don’t give up because you aren’t alone. Come back to this forum whenever you need help and someone will respond. Don’t feel scared to admit what your mind is telling because if you think it up someone has as well already. I promise you that you’ll be ok just put the work in to get there first.