Two things: How do you no longer worry about something people not only tell you that you shouldn't worry about this real event, but you don't even know exactly why you worry about the event? I've told all my friends about the event word from word and they don't even think I should worry about it because I didn't do anything, as most of them have said. So how do I just stop? Is it wrong to ask to talk to older girls on here as a guy? I feel like that's immensely wrong and I shouldn't do that, but I feel really happy talking to them because I just like women a lot. But I get uncomfortable with anyone lower than my age.

1. Any tips to reduce the thoughts in general? Especially since everyone has been saying the event isn't anything to worry about and something I shouldn't worry about. Maybe agreeing with the thoughts or exposing myself to things relating to it. 2. I think it's because of my OCD that I asked this question, since I'm not comfortable with talking with others below my age very closely. They are very much a big help for me though

@BigGip09 1. What’s consistently worked for me in situations like that is to re-enforce disregarding my thoughts. Like saying to myself,” I’m okay, there’re no problems, I’m good, I’m disregarding the intrusive thought”. Sounds simple but it isn’t. I have to tell myself that over and over again until my OCD brain realizes how unimportant the thought is. I also listen to this podcast from Ali Greymound that helps me a lot. 2. I understand that. If you want to talk, I’m here to help!

And a lot of times this reassurance can make matters worse. Take it from someone who seeked reassurance constantly. Everybsingle thought afterwards gets more and more entangling. I just try to live life despite the false guilt and thoughts. Sooner or later they just fade away and dont bother me as much. I hope to get help for my OCD soon

@RaeStruggles 1. I kind of want to reassure the event so you could understand what I'm worrying about but at the same time I won't. Maybe that could work in the long run since I've already did the same to my friends and they told me it's nothing. So maybe if I just tell myself that it's not important over and over and over it'll eventually disappear?

@Link Alright. Maybe I'll just accept that it isn't as bad as I think despite the constant doubts that may seem endless.

@RaeStruggles We can gladly talk! I feel like I can learn a lot from you!

@BigGip09 Yea just accept that it is OCD and that the thoughts will most likely continue. Have you tried to get any help? Like a therapist or someone along those lines? Especially if this theme is impacting your daily life negatively

@Link Sometimes it impacts my thinking, other times it doesn't. It's an on and off cycle for me. I'll either be feeling really good about it all and be genuinely happy but other days it really gets to me like it did yesterday. I'm also really not trying to do compulsions. I watch OCD coaches online for help and try to do research but not too much