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I just want to say this is completely normal, you say ‘I think this is truly denial, no one else has thoughts of it being nice and actually enjoyable’ - that’s not strictly true, at all. The crutch of a lot of obsessions, PARTICULARLY ones that are sexual in nature, is that OCD evokes sensations of ‘enjoyment’ (such as physical arousal), which is the reason people become so absorbed with the obsession - it FEELS REAL! I don’t want to reassure, but, you are not bi. Look, if I had no understanding or OCD, and took what you said at face value (I.e that you have these sexual thoughts that create a feeling of ‘enjoyment’ (arousal) & ‘curiousity’ about the same sex, while also feeling a disconnection from your partner - ignoring all of the OCD stuff; you’re right, I would think you’re bi. But the fact that you have OCD turns that on it’s HEAD, completely. It’s the same for someone has harm obsessions for example, if I was a layman (no understanding or OCD), and I heard that some woman was constantly thinking about stabbing her child, I’d think she was seriously disturbed - but again, I’m sure you’d agree that having OCD turns that presumption on its head. The reason I’m saying this is that, as someone with OCD, you’re looking at your own situation - despite prior knowledge of OCD - as though you’re just a non-OCD individual experiencing those thoughts. The division is QUITE bold.
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Thank you for this I truly needed it, especially the last paragraph, it’s true I’m treating all of this like it’s not ocd and treating the thoughts like reality is hurting me a lot.
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I can relate to this
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Hang in there
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I am scared can’t stop thinking of these thoughts it feels real at first when this started I didn’t get feelings and emotions.. getting this nagging thoughts sayinv try it you don’t know unless you try it is horrible it is wrecking my life please help !
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I totally understand what you’re feeling, you’re not alone
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Thanks for sharing your current experience. I would say that you should be very proud of yourself for 1st noticing the anxiety, distress, and discomfort and letting those feelings of anxiety, fear, etc. be there.This is a perfect time to as I like to say "practice" ERP. Practice not analyzing any of those points you mentioned and place your attention on this present moment. Feel your feet on the ground, take a deep breathe, go for a walk, read, go hangout with a close companion, or play a sport. Not avoiding the discomfort, but choosing to do things you want to do and not give any attention to dwelling on that.The most important part being the response prevention. Not easy, but part of the work. When this type of situation occurs and we are in environments in which we are organically exposed to distress, use this as an opportunity to practice doing the work! This allows for two things; showing yourself you can handle and tolerate it, and also letting your body know that although you feel uncomfortable you are willing to keep doing whatever it is you are doing and getting on with your day! This is the foundation!
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I've always found women pretty and admired them since I was younger, never wanted to be with them or anything. I always pictured having a boyfriend and my crushes were always boys. I have a boyfriend now but because this has happened I feel nothing towards him or any men. To be honest I'm so exhausted I don't feel much at all, there was so much anxiety at the start and now there is none. Does that mean I have accepted the thoughts. My mind keeps going you were suppressed all these years but I do find women pretty so that's what's making it worse. Am I just in denial and being delusional? I never doubted my sexuality before this I always considered myself to be straight but I feels like my mind has been twisted and can't remember any attraction to guys but can remember thinking girls are pretty? Does this mean it's all real? I don't know anymore
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