I posted a few hours ago about my pocd and really struggling today and no one has replied. It makes me feel worried that everyone is thinking that I'm a real 'you know what' and that's why no one is replying. Can someone maybe reply to me? I feel really anxious. I don't know what to do about my thoughts and sensations. All I know is that I don't want to be feeling these things. I don't want to harm anyone. I just want to be normal. But I'm really worried that I'm not! Someone please help!

POCD

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

I’m sorry no ones responded to you. I’m going through POCD myself. No ones been responding to my posts either. If you can read this your not alone. Idk what to do since no ones responding to my posts either

Aaron R.

Date posted: 4y

I also deal with POCD but remember, guys, we aren't supposed to use this app for reassurance, because that just reinforces the problem. Checking back every few minutes to see if someone has replied can be compulsive in and of itself. I know how hard it can be to break from that behavior, though. But I believe you're string enough to do it! Love and prayers for you.

Aaron R.

Date posted: 4y

*strong You most definitely aren't string. :P

Madison the ...

Date posted: 4y

Aaron is right. If someone isn’t replying, it might be because they don’t want to give you reassurance which feeds the wicked OCD monster.

Madison the ...

Date posted: 4y

@POCDHOCDMELTDOWN Of course you don’t want to. OCD is a wicked monster tormenting you over something you don’t want. You can see for yourself that ruminating and analyzing and trying to figure it out has gotten you nowhere. The ONLY WAY to beat OCD is to accept uncertainty and build tolerance to the uncomfortable feelings until the fear passes on its own. Believe me, it does. I am so much better. I had to fight through days where I cried because the “something is wrong!!!” feeling was so bad. But I pushed through that fear and kept moving on. Now, I’m so better that there are entire days where I’m just in love with my life. :)

Madison the ...

Date posted: 4y

@POCDHOCDMELTDOWN I have POCD too. By avoiding those triggering situations, you’re actually giving in your OCD and feeding the fear. Are you with a NOCD therapist? They can help you work your way up with smaller exposures to bigger ones

Madison the ...

Date posted: 4y

@POCDHOCDMELTDOWN So you have a bit of Real Event as well? E.g. some sort of terrible evidence, maybe a sexual encounter, in the past that you think means you are DEFINITELY a pedophile?

M123

Date posted: 4y

Please know your are not alone, remember they are just thoughts! You can do this!!! Fight through the uncertainty!! We are all here for you!

BeachedMermaid

Date posted: 4y

You’re not alone! People just probably didn’t know what to say to help you. OCD attacks things important to us like our values. Don’t be so hard on yourself. I know it’s hard. I know it sucks.

Elisa

Date posted: 4y

Yeah I know we're not supposed to use this for reassurance. Its just really hard. I don't know what else to do. I'm also feeling confused about the whole ERP process because in my first ERP exercise in session I didn't feel anxious anxiety, more numb/depressed. I felt more anxious after it. I'm just worried that my symptoms and feelings are not matching up with how you're supposed to feel with ocd.

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