Having a day and that’s okay. Going to try on wedding dresses anyway.

Hi hun! Have you recovered? X

@HJOx Not fully but I'm on my way there! I didn't even know it was OCD and started treatment until last year

@ChristineKJ Do you mind telling us about your experience? I’ve been with NOCD for 2 months now but first experience the flare last year. Some days are harder.. which is why I’m here on this app, it feels like a compulsion but I can’t stop.

@Anonymous I totally relate. I went through NOCD in November of last year but eventually felt like my therapist wasn't pushing me as much as I needed to be. So I found my current therapist and she's actually done Q and As on here! For me, it seemed and still seems to be linked to my hormones. My OCD never flares up without there being cramps, acne, ovulation, or my periods. My doctor believes it started with hormonal bc. For me, pushing more into ERP has been the most helpful but also most challenging aspect of recovery.

@ChristineKJ That’s awesome to hear! I’ve watched many Q&A videos too so maybe I’ve seen your therapist before. Talking about bc, I got off hormonal bc about 2 years ago. After getting off bc & during the pandemic was when I first had my intrusive thought about my sexual orientation. I’ve read that bc can cause this subtype, have you heard anything about it?

@Anonymous Yep! Her name is Kristina Orlova. I had a super similar experience, I was on bc for 5 years and then at almost exactly the 5 year mark, I had my first SOOCD intrusive thought and that was where it started. Oh that's crazy! Where did you read that? I've done a ton of research on the hormonal stuff and I was always wondering if the bc messing up hormones can cause this

@ChristineKJ That’s great, I hope you’ll get all the help you need! I was also on bc for a little over 5 years and then decided to stop 2 years ago. After stopping was when I had my first sexual intrusive thought. I read it on a post here honestly of how someone shared her experience. I don’t think it’s scientifically proven 🤨 I’ve never asked my therapist and was wondering if you asked yours.

@Anonymous Wow, crazy how similar our experiences are. Do you know who the poster was? I haven't asked mine yet, she's a bit more straightforward than nuanced but I definitely know there's some kind of correlation. It brought on PMDD so my OCD gets awful whenever my hormones are shifting

@ChristineKJ It is crazy! I’m sorry, I don’t remember who it was. It was a while ago. Hormones definitely can increase those intrusive thoughts. Just really hoping ERP is my answer. I’m just having a harder day today 😣

@Anonymous I totally relate, that was me yesterday. We'll get there! Always here to chat ❤️

@ChristineKJ Thank you for your support! We will get there one day! ❤️