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OCD & Related Behaviors Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 October 7th
...See more Welcome to the OCD Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events  ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community.  What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist
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New member here 😊
by Mango33
Last post
 December 3rd
...See more Hello I'm Vivienne and I suffer with COCD I'm new to the community
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Don’t touch me
by allnaturalSky4753
Last post
 November 30th
...See more Is there anyone who washes their hands a lot, or who does not like being touched or hugged? What helps you?
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Different kinds of OCD
by allnaturalSky4753
Last post
 November 29th
...See more How many different categories are there for OCD?
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OCD
by Cherry100
Last post
 November 19th
...See more Hi everyone, This is my first time posting in a forum. I have not been diagnosed with ocd but I have been having the symptoms for a while.I was surprised that I started having these symptoms out of nowhere .Intrusive thoughts make you feel restless and may make you doubt yourself..One thing that I have learned is that these are definitely not your thoughts.The more you try to push it away or try to reason with these thoughts it becomes harder to let that thought go.Sometimes you are able to handle it by yourself and then there will be days where you can't let that thought go.But let's not worry a lot guys.We can overcome this.. Always remember that you are not alone. We can use this forum to talk abt it.
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idk just an unorganized vent
by ivoryDog4942
Last post
 November 3rd
...See more a couple years ago I had a therapist who told me I have very mild ocd and supposedly but neurologist said that and i just forget. fast forward to now and i don’t beleive it. it gets worse whenever it falls out of my subconscious and into my stream of consciousness. i thought knowing my thoughts and writing them all down would help. now i have a page of all the reasons i hate myself and think im a bad person. my therapist only heard about my mild symptoms. if i could let myself keep a therapist maybe i could explain myself but the second id try talking things out, id go speechless and helpless. if i could share my thoughts, they’d only hurt worse. hearing the word ocd even in my head makes my intrusive thoughts worse. and even then i tell myself im faking or lying to myself. i keep trying to fix my self esteem but i need to stop hearing these thoughts first. but the idea of getting affirmed on if i do have ocd or not ( which i think i was told i have it unless that was another delusion, its complicated 😭) haunts me because it reminds me of my thoughts. i need to let it go because if i did telll someone out loud, they’d think i was crazy or tell me to stop listening to my bad thoughts. but now i feel like letters are unsafe and it’s just bad and okay and bad again on and on. i have things that trigger thinking about my intrusive thoughts (well listening to them) and the loop never ends. the thoughts keep forming into bigger monsters in my head and im not someone to share my thoughts unless im trauma dumping or over sharing so i never feel like i can tell anyone. then i also tell myself i dont have ocd because so many others have it and i just always tell myself im lying to myself. i used to repeatedly insult myself in my head.  anyways sorry for hopping from thoughts to thought- i guess this was a rant. and sorry for the poor grammar, i can do better but a few months ago i kind of just gave up on writing thanks for reading my vent/ rant idk what to call it
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OCD spouses
by MariaRoma
Last post
 November 3rd
...See more Is there a group or thread for spuses/family members of those with OCD?
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Self-Care
by LittleBirdie30
Last post
 October 8th
...See more Trigger Warning: Mention of Suicide for Educational Purposes Hello friends! It's self-care month and I wanted to talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how those who struggle with OCD can practice self-care!  I don't think OCD is talked about enough. I also don't think that people ever really understand the depths of OCD. People will say "I'm so OCD, I need my kitchen clean all the time" or something along those lines. After getting an official diagnosis, I could see that my OCD was very prevalent even when I was really young. I don't want to go into too much personal detail, but there is such a big range of ways that OCD can manifest. I am going to share some below for education! All information is from NOCD [https://www.treatmyocd.com/education/different-types-of-ocd?psafe_param=1&utm_adgroup=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NOCD_PM_US&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6ovs-8n9aRZUXjhqs7osx1BgikUklb12WtZbP8hDacslosy3ldj0cgaAlKQEALw_wcB]: "1. Relationship OCD: Relationship OCD leaves people completely unable to tolerate the uncertainty of intimate relationships, giving them obsessions about the "rightness" of their own relationship and the countless other possibilities that daily life brings.  2. Contamination OCD: Contamination OCD is probably the most stereotyped form of OCD. People with this subtype are afraid of getting sick, or infecting someone they care about, after coming in contact with serious bacteria.  3. Hit and Run OCD: This is a less frequently discussed subtype of OCD characterized by a fear of running someone over while driving. People with this subtype often find that their obsessions make them too afraid to drive, or that they must trace their route just to make sure a bump was not actually a person.  4. Harm OCD: Harm OCD causes people to be deeply disturbed by the violent thoughts that just about everyone has experienced. While most people are able to shrug off these thoughts, those with harm OCD can become completely overwhelmed by them.  5. Suicidal OCD: Suicidal OCD is an OCD subtype that includes unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses related to killing oneself. It is closely associated with harm OCD and is also known as harm OCD with suicidal obsessions.  Note about Suicidal OCD: Suicidal thoughts are always to be taken seriously. However, people with suicidal OCD are not more likely to commit suicide than people with other OCD subtypes. In fact, suicidal OCD is driven by the need to protect oneself from potential self-harm. While you might think that thoughts about suicide indicate wanting to act on that thought, the opposite is true. The real desire is to protect yourself from the risk of harm."  OCD can be debilitating! While these are not a complete list of all the subtypes of OCD, they are very real and just a few of the subtypes that people can experience. I have experienced every single one of these and while it sounds like not a big deal to those who don't understand, these thoughts can take up every waking thought in your mind and make it hard to function in everyday life. Next, I want to discuss some self-care tips that can be practiced when struggling with OCD.  1. Surround yourself with your support system. It's essential that you have support during these tough times. When I was first diagnosed with OCD in 2015, it was scary to share those thoughts with those I loved because I sounded "crazy." I promise you that you are the farthest thing from being crazy! Sharing these thoughts felt like a weight off my shoulders. No one that truly cares about you is going to think you're crazy and you deserve to get help!  2. It's okay to seek professional help. More so, I want you to get professional help because there's no shame in it! It can take time to find the right therapist and/or psychiatrist for you, but you'll feel amazing when you do! I've seen my current psychiatrist since 2015 and he's like my best friend! 😂 I bring Starbucks and we just chat. It doesn't have to be a "sterile" or impersonal environment. You are always in control and keep searching until you find someone that clicks with you!  3. Medication is okay too! Medication has saved my life. There's such a stigma regarding medication and I really don't understand why. We don't shame diabetics for needing insulin, do we? No! Our brain is an organ just like our pancreas, so we need to take care of it too! Medication can also take time to adjust to our bodies to make us start to feel better and this can take between 6-8 weeks, so be patient and don't get frustrated! It always works out in the end. Remember, communication is important and share everything with your doctor so you both can adjust accordingly!  4. Do things you enjoy! I literally just got back from a pedicure and it's so important to do things you enjoy! It doesn't have to be expensive. You can go get a coffee, read a good book, dance to some fun music, go for a drive, or watch a movie. There are so many ways to enjoy yourself and practice self-care. 5. Remember, thoughts are just thoughts. The thoughts you are having don't define you. I know people like to fight their thoughts, but that only makes them more persistent. Try to create peace with them and they will lessen. The less value you give them, the less of an impact they will have on you. They aren't who you are as a person and they never will be! Always remember that.  These are just a few of the things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed. Things always, always, always get better and never forget that! Lastly, I want to talk a little bit about suicidal thoughts. I know that suicidal thoughts are a little taboo, but I'd like to lessen the stigma by talking about it. Suicidality is definitely a spectrum. Obviously, all suicidal thoughts are to be taken seriously and you should always talk to a trusted adult or someone in your support system if/when you are having these thoughts. You don't have to go through those thoughts alone. But, there are both passive and active suicidal thoughts. Passive thoughts are ones where you don't have a plan, but active thoughts are ones where someone may be making a plan to harm themselves. We always want to take everything seriously and explore any and all thoughts. But passive thoughts are a lot more common than people will share. I think many people experience these thoughts but are afraid to share due to the possible reaction they could get. The history of psychiatric treatment has led to a tough stigma we are battling today, but it's important that we share what we are going through. I know that I personally struggle with the suicidal OCD subtype and I know I'm really struggling when this flares up. When it does, I love to share these thoughts with my mom, psychiatrist, and therapist to let them know how I'm feeling because it makes me feel less alone. I feel safer when I am not alone and as long as you communicate everything you are feeling, then you are doing the right thing and your healthcare providers will work with you to determine the best course of action.  If you've made it this far, thank you for reading! If you are having any thoughts of harming yourself, please call 988 [https://988lifeline.org/] or head to your local emergency room. You can also text the Crisis Text Line [https://www.crisistextline.org/] at 741-741. If you are not in America, click here [https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/] for a list of international suicide hotlines. Anyone is always welcome to message me if you need to chat about anything. Always remember you are loved and things will get better! 🩵
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Real Event OCD and Intrusive thoughts
by Feneis
Last post
 September 15th
...See more Hello everyone,  For over a year now, I struggle with intrusive thoughts. However, I learnt to deal with them...so for quite a long time I was doing quite well. Unfortunately, few days ago, some intrusive memories popped up. Since then, I'm thinking about it all the time. In the past, I did some very stupid and strange things for which I'm not proud of, almost feel disgusted by my actions....I can't understand why I did it (unfortunately it mixes with my intrusive thoughts). It feels like it wasn't me when did those things, I would never do this now.  I have the feeling that my past actions must mean something, that they define me now, that have to be this or that person etc. I'd love to forget it and be just my old self (when I haven't had these memories). It feels like the memories changed now everything about me :( 
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OCD on attachment to people
by Lillyskb
Last post
 June 28th
...See more This is an idea I am exploring. I have researched it and it seems that OCD can happen with relationships to people or things. I definitely do not have it in the traditional sense, but seem to have a pattern of very strong crushes that are all consuming. I have been married 20 years and in that time have had multiples of these crushes. They are often reciprocated but I have not ever been disloyal. It would be my worst nightmare. I adore my husband. I tend to put someone on a pedestal and obsess over them. It can last months or years. It is rather painful and all consuming for me. I'm not sure if this is even the right platform to get help for this but I thought I would give it a try.
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Is it easy to ignore compulsions?
by b00kishbard
Last post
 May 29th
...See more I’ve been considering if I have OCD or not, and I do some things like touching something to make it feel “even”, or blinking really hard until I feel satisfied. I can ignore these feelings, and I don’t always have an intrusive thought that accompanies them. Is it still OCD behavior if I can try to ignore and not listen to these compulsions? Normally I just do it because it’s easier but I don’t NEED to do whatever it is. 
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HOCD or Denial?
by bangtuyet
Last post
 May 8th
...See more I have been questioning my sexuality and whether or not I'm bisexual? I hate it. I have nothing against the lgbtq+ community, but the thought of me being anything other than straight disgusts me. Thoughts of kissing girls, being/dating a girl just keep popping up and it gives me anxiety and fears. I have never questioned my sexuality before. I was never attracted to girls. I look at girls with admiration, envies, and more, but never date or kiss them. But recently, it keeps popping in my head. I hate it so much! Almost enough to rather die than be anything but heterosexual. Does anyone know about this or experienced this before? Am I just being in denial? I honestly cannot live with the thoughts of being bisexual? Please help!
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I think I may have ROCD
by poppi422
Last post
 April 7th
...See more I have been struggling a lot for awhile, and it gets worse with time. I have so many thoughts that run through my head all day and I have to seek out constant reassurance. On the flip side, if I am having intrusive thoughts that make me feel like a bad girlfriend the thoughts won’t go away until i repeatedly pinch myself or do something like that. I feel like I can’t even think because my thoughts are infested by these stupid lies and intrusive thoughts. Idk what to do. 
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