Jerry
- Date posted
- 4y
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
Hi Jerry, it is more there as a reminder. By all means ask any questions, just try not to make a habit of asking the same ones! As that would be reassurance seeking in a compulsive way, I hope this helps.
ButterflyStarButterflyStar
- Date posted
- 4y
Hey! It's a like a friendly reminder of genuine good tips once you understand OCD. Once you start therapy, ERP you learn that reassurance seeking is another big compulsion! It's okay to ask questions, but there will come a time when you know the question is only fueling the hamster wheel of intrusive thoughts. The best tip I can give is start therapy, and start learning about OCD through websites, books and podcasts. Knowledge for the disorder is a big KEY to help yourself! 🔑😊
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
Love this and love your bio!
ButterflyStarButterflyStar
- Date posted
- 4y
@J🟠 Oh thank you so much! 😊💙
Little BenLittle Ben
- Date posted
- 4y
Oh pal just click on it without reading that's what I do.
JerryJerry
- Date posted
- 4y
My question was about how one can tell if something is OCD or just reasonable guilt.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
I guess I would personally judge that on how chronic it is. We all make mistakes, but we with OCD can have a much harder time moving on because our minds are so sticky and we feel so strongly
JerryJerry
- Date posted
- 4y
Guess morality is subjective then. Example: A man steals $1.00 from roommate but has full intention to return it later. He then plays the lotto with the $1.00 and wins $1 million. Is it moral to keep the $1 million?? Legally he just owes the roommate $1.00. Personally I would feel great guilt keeping the $1 million. I can give this scenario to different people and get different answers. I wonder what a priest would say.
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