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Am I alone in this? Has anyone else experienced this (or something similar)?

So basically, when I was 14/15 I was really struggling with intrusive thoughts regarding animals. I was worried that I would be the type of person who was...

So basically, when I was 14/15 I was really struggling with intrusive thoughts r...

obsessinganne

•3 years ago

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A little Wednesday Inspiration!

I saw this lovely quote on the OCD Texas Instagram and I thought it was absolutely perfect to share with you. I've often felt that my tendency was to run from...

I saw this lovely quote on the OCD Texas Instagram and I thought it was absolute...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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We All Need the Hero inside us

Just thought we could use this to know our strength in ourselves and one another.. When I’m sad and concerned about others and fighting deep depression and...

Just thought we could use this to know our strength in ourselves and one another...

StandinStill

•3 years ago

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The freedom of choice

Earlier today, I came across a graphic I created with reminders for myself when I was really really really struggling. I used to look at this on my phone to...

Earlier today, I came across a graphic I created with reminders for myself when ...

OCDAdvocateKatie

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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Ocd is back with anxiety

My ocd was doing okay for years now . Not really bothering me .But all of a sudden it's back with lot of anxiety. And I don't know why.

My ocd was doing okay for years now . Not really bothering me .But all of a sudd...

Catdog61

•3 years ago

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Introduction

Hello I'm KatJ1982. I have been suffering from OCD since I've been a teenager. I am checker and I also suffer from depression.

Hello I'm KatJ1982. I have been suffering from OCD since I've been a teenager. ...

KatJ1982

•3 years ago

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Values over Fear.

Values over fear is a popular phrase in the OCD community. Lately, it has taken on a whole new meaning for me. I have been leaning into my values for quite...

Values over fear is a popular phrase in the OCD community. Lately, it has taken ...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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Bad relapse and OCD consuming my life

So I’m not really sure how to write these, really this is my first time telling my story or problems on here. Usually I just read post and respond to some. So...

So I’m not really sure how to write these, really this is my first time telling ...

sportsfan01

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Relationships / Friendships

Hi, after some advice on healthy relationships, or at least how to maintain them, I’ve recently had two important friendships to me breakdown due to my OCD,...

Hi, after some advice on healthy relationships, or at least how to maintain th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Psilocybin

Anybody tried psilocybin ( magic mushrooms) for OCD?

LuvSun

•3 years ago

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False Memories

Hi Everyone, I've seen a ton of posts lately asking about false memories, and this was a BIG area of struggle for me, so I thought I would address it. A false...

Hi Everyone, I've seen a ton of posts lately asking about false memories, and th...

OCDAdvocateKatie

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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false memories

does anyone have any experiences with false memories?

honeybeee17

•3 years ago

1 Reply

My faith saved me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17k7VambRiE Hello dear people!! I am Camilla, 20 years old, christian and i have OCD since 14/15 yo. I am used to share...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17k7VambRiE Hello dear people!! I am Camilla, 20...

princesscamilla

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Help OCD problems

Good afternoon, I ask for help here because I do not know how to get immediate help, the truth is I do not speak English very well and I see in many places...

Good afternoon, I ask for help here because I do not know how to get immediate h...

MIchael1105

•3 years ago

4 Replies

LANGUAGE OCD

Does OCD interfere with your language learning process? I'm a pretty advanced learner so there's not much left to learn but my problem is now that I know...

Does OCD interfere with your language learning process? I'm a pretty advanced le...

chlo31e

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Therapy

I’ve been in therapy the past two weeks for anxiety and OCD. I feel so stupid every time I leave! He’s asking me questions like, where do I feel it in my body...

I’ve been in therapy the past two weeks for anxiety and OCD. I feel so stupid ev...

Bean13

•3 years ago

15 Replies

really bad days lately.

Hello! I'm new here. I've never reached out to other people battling with OCD. But as I'm trying to recover from this exhausting battle, I really want to feel...

Hello! I'm new here. I've never reached out to other people battling with OCD. B...

honeybeee17

•3 years ago

8 Replies

The Paradox of OCD Recovery

Good morning good morning! I’m back and recovered from my illness and relapse. Thank you to everyone here for the kindness and support in the midst of my OCD...

Good morning good morning! I’m back and recovered from my illness and relapse. ...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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Just joined this community, I'm happy to find a place like this.

I found this community when I called the suicide hotline last night. I've been having a very difficult year. Covid has been hard, but it seems like only part...

I found this community when I called the suicide hotline last night. I've been h...

Darcy_Irons

•3 years ago

15 Replies

What is the weather report in your life right now?

Hi Everyone! I just finished leading our IOCDF faith/OCD SIG for the month (where you are all welcome!), and our opening check-in had some great responses. I...

Hi Everyone! I just finished leading our IOCDF faith/OCD SIG for the month (wher...

OCDAdvocateKatie

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

10 Replies

Does anyone else get angry when ocd triggering events happen?

Hi, Getting anxious and distressed when faced with ocd triggering situations are common but does anyone here feel extremely angry at the same time? This...

Hi, Getting anxious and distressed when faced with ocd triggering situations ar...

Cat_world

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Struggling A Little Bit

Hey everyone, It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything on here and overall my OCD has and is under pretty good control. I feel like because of that...

Hey everyone, It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything on here and ove...

MyOCD123

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Need Hope- Contamination Fear

I really struggle with the fear of my infant son getting lead poisoning, or having some cognitive issues due to excessive heavy metals. I don’t know exactly...

I really struggle with the fear of my infant son getting lead poisoning, or havi...

Bean13

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Humiliated

Does anyone else have a spouse that makes your OCD all about an attack on them? My husband gets very agitated when I bring up things that bother me. I have a...

Does anyone else have a spouse that makes your OCD all about an attack on them? ...

Brighter_Days

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Motivation

How does everyone keep motivated to do ERP daily? Does anyone else have trouble concentrating at work? I was just demoted from my position. I struggle when...

How does everyone keep motivated to do ERP daily? Does anyone else have trouble ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Physical trembling

Hi everyone! Does anyone else experience trembling and shaking with the anxiety caused by ocd? It is like my body displays physical symptoms of fear. Even...

Hi everyone! Does anyone else experience trembling and shaking with the anxiety ...

SandraNova

•3 years ago

3 Replies

I'm not sure how to do this

I'm feeling really overwhelmed at the moment and not sure what to do. This happens to me a lot and I'm wondering if it's a symptom of the OCD. I'm wondering...

I'm feeling really overwhelmed at the moment and not sure what to do. This happ...

IStillHaveHope

•3 years ago

5 Replies

A reminder to gentle with yourself

Hey everyone. I saw this and it really resonated with me. I hope it brings you some joy. 💕

Hey everyone. I saw this and it really resonated with me. I hope it brings you s...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Wednesday ACT Wisdom

Hi Everyone! I've seen so many posts recently about checking to make sure intrusive thoughts aren't true (and I've been falling into this A LOT lately). And...

Hi Everyone! I've seen so many posts recently about checking to make sure intrus...

OCDAdvocateKatie

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Contamination OCD

I’ve struggled with anxiety/OCD for as long as I can remember. As of now, my main fear is lead and lead poisoning. Not so much for myself, but my infant son....

I’ve struggled with anxiety/OCD for as long as I can remember. As of now, my mai...

Bean13

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - My OCD Community | HealthUnlocked

My OCD Community

All posts for September 2021

Am I alone in this? Has anyone else experienced this (or something similar)?

A little Wednesday Inspiration!

We All Need the Hero inside us

The freedom of choice

Ocd is back with anxiety

Introduction

Values over Fear.

Bad relapse and OCD consuming my life

Relationships / Friendships

Psilocybin

False Memories

false memories

My faith saved me!

Help OCD problems

LANGUAGE OCD

Therapy

really bad days lately.

The Paradox of OCD Recovery

Just joined this community, I'm happy to find a place like this.

What is the weather report in your life right now?

Does anyone else get angry when ocd triggering events happen?

Struggling A Little Bit

Need Hope- Contamination Fear

Humiliated

Motivation

Physical trembling

I'm not sure how to do this

A reminder to gentle with yourself

Wednesday ACT Wisdom

Contamination OCD

Search posts

Pinned Posts

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What posts would you like to see for Wellness Wednesday?

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