Anyone dealt with POCD and sexual intrusive images that trick you into thinking you want to do them etc please let me know.. atm I have an irrational (or sexual) and rational mind.. help?

And also simply understanding that sexuality is an integral part of humanity. We all have kinks and thoughts that connect to that. Thoughts aren't necessarily something you can control and it's how you choose to react to them that determines your character.

Oh yes... It's a nightmare! What's helped me reach recovery is CBT and ERP.

Sexual/violent thoughts are my biggest issue as well. In my CBT therapy we were told to try and take time to lay out what the thought was (probably the most difficult and upsetting part), what our emotions were right after having the thought. Write down evidence that both supports and opposes why that was your reaction, and then create a more balanced "reasonable" thought. I'll post an example of this as my next comment.

It’s so horrible cause I’m so sexual and sometimes I like the thoughts cause I think about the sexual side of it..?

TW: Sexually explicit Situation: Meeting a new coworker Intrusive thought: I have a thought where I am sexually forcing myself onto this coworker. Emotion after thought+rating: disgust, self disappointment, 7/10 Reasons why I should be worried about this thought:(this part is important to try even if you have a hard time coming up with reasons, that's a good sign) That person must know that I'm having these thoughts about them I'm a terrible person for having these thoughts Me having these thoughts will change how I interact with this person negatively Reasons I shouldn't be worried about this thought: I have thoughts like this frequently and have never acted on them I want to create a positive relationship with this new coworker The thought was upsetting to me which shows it is not a real desire of what I want Balanced thought: I can interact with this person positively in real life and this will help reduce the amount of upsetting thoughts about the person.

Thank you!

It bothers me because it relates to children

I have this same problem too zg23. High sex drive like you too. It’s created some dysfunction for me though as it is challenging. We will never get an answer. Everything starts with a thought, good or bad deeds, ideas that repulse, and ideas that go into change the world. What is scary is the capacity for evil and well as good that we all seem to hold. I suspect everyone else is blissfully ignorant of the depths of the human mind. Still capability does not reflect likelihood and just as importantly it does not reflect desire. But sexual thoughts will create sexual feelings. Separate interest from biological response. And keep practising. Nothing is impossible good or bad. Know that the torment you feel shows you are less inclined than anyone else to be a Paedo or hurt a child. But it is not an IMPOSSIBILITY. Which we all want with THIS theme. Which is why it sticks. And is probably why it’s fast becoming a number one theme in ocd. Just like HIV did in the 80’s -

Thank you.