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POCD , I need help

so I am 16 years old and I’m homeschooled, and during the day I take of my 2 year old sister while my mom works. This has recently stopped though because I...

so I am 16 years old and I’m homeschooled, and during the day I take of my 2 yea...

Aquarius_

•3 years ago

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Therapist leaving?

My therapist of 3 years is closing her practice…. Anyone have any advice? I’m in “recovery” for the most part but the idea of not having her there when I need...

My therapist of 3 years is closing her practice…. Anyone have any advice? I’m in...

disneyandme

•3 years ago

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OCD is not always the cause.

sometimes we can have negative feelings as anybody can have. the problem wit hOCD is that any issue we can have or any mistake we can do, is directedly...

sometimes we can have negative feelings as anybody can have. the problem wit hOC...

Mlk307

•3 years ago

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I’m New Here - My Story

Hi everyone! I’ve just joined the group. I have been dealing with OCD since I was around 10 years old. It started when my cousin was diagnosed with cancer. I...

Hi everyone! I’ve just joined the group. I have been dealing with OCD since I wa...

Dolphin_08

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you

Hello, everyone! I would like to thank you ALL for the kind words, help, hope and strength! This community has helped me a lot. It's truly amazing how we can...

Hello, everyone! I would like to thank you ALL for the kind words, help, hope an...

Ariadnee

•3 years ago

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Excessive apologizing

I tend to ruminate over thoughts of possibly having offended people or of having hurt their feelings. I tend to apologize profusely and have always been told,...

I tend to ruminate over thoughts of possibly having offended people or of having...

Cricket2022

•3 years ago

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I am sleep deprived and fed up!!! A bit embarrassed too!

Does anyone have experience with obsessing over your bladder and using the toilet hundreds of times at night before you go to sleep?? I am so tired and need...

Does anyone have experience with obsessing over your bladder and using the toile...

Sjdjdiudehdhd

•3 years ago

1 Reply

OCD and cry

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I hope you are safe and loved! Is there anyone out there that struggle with stress and melancholy during this period? I...

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! I hope you are safe and loved! Is there anyo...

Ariadnee

•3 years ago

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Is this common with the toilet?

Trigger Warning I have to share a bathroom with my family. I had to use the toilet and there was hair on the seat, I don’t know what kind. But when I got up...

Trigger Warning I have to share a bathroom with my family. I had to use the toi...

MissBowLady

•3 years ago

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A little Self-Compassion on #WellnessWednesday

The holiday season is in full swing for many of us and it can be such a stressful time. Here is a gentle reminder that you are worthy of self-compassion during...

The holiday season is in full swing for many of us and it can be such a stressfu...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

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The fear of being framed for murder !

Hello all, I recently started about 2 months ago having compulsive thoughts of being framed by someone (maybe a smart criminal) I started to fear that someone...

Hello all, I recently started about 2 months ago having compulsive thoughts of b...

MistyyG

•3 years ago

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Reassurance, or not?

I'm trying to determine whether or not certain practices are reassurance or not. I feel like I would call them reassuring, but not sure if they count as...

I'm trying to determine whether or not certain practices are reassurance or not....

sealonging

•3 years ago

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Intrusive thoughts and misophonia

Hi allLooking for some advice on how to deal with my intrusive thoughts/OCD. I’ve always had trouble with misophonia. Certain noises send me over the edge and...

Hi allLooking for some advice on how to deal with my intrusive thoughts/OCD. I’v...

Anon1986

•3 years ago

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Implicit flashbacks or false memory - please help

So, I have what I hope to be a false memory. But I recently looked up different types of flashbacks and there is one called “implicit” where you feel like the...

So, I have what I hope to be a false memory. But I recently looked up different ...

obsessinganne

•3 years ago

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rOCD/Overeating/Retroactive Jealousy

Hello wonderful people This will be the very first time I'll be trying to explain what's happening in my head. If any of you ever dealt with anything similar,...

Hello wonderful people This will be the very first time I'll be trying to explai...

Apple7123

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Celebrating your wins on this #WellnessWednesday

Hello everyone :) I hope your week is going well so far. I have had quite the busy week and just to add some fuel to the already raging fire of busy I had an...

Hello everyone :) I hope your week is going well so far. I have had quite the bu...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

12 Replies

Let’s start a thread?

Hi guys, lately my OCD has been in full swing, having intrusive thoughts about any/everything.. and of course obsessing over them. Anyone else have OCD over...

Hi guys, lately my OCD has been in full swing, having intrusive thoughts about a...

AlexisKY

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Is this an intrusive thought?

IS THIS OCD? Long story short, I’ve always had forms of OCD and recently developed harm ocd. It’s by far the most disturbing form. I have counseling and have...

IS THIS OCD? Long story short, I’ve always had forms of OCD and recently develo...

Mxndixne

•3 years ago

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OCD thoughts

I wish I could turn off my obsessive worry thoughts, they get so bad at times. :(

I wish I could turn off my obsessive worry thoughts, they get so bad at times. :...

Miakinz188

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I can't turn it off :'(

I constantly worry about those I know and care about becoming ill, getting hurt, suffering or dying. I obsess over this and the idea that everytime I see them...

I constantly worry about those I know and care about becoming ill, getting hurt,...

Cricket2022

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Shame getting in the way of self love and progress. Suggestions?

Hello, I am 24 years old and have struggled with OCD most of my life. I have months or years when it's easier than others. I have been solely obsessive in my...

Hello, I am 24 years old and have struggled with OCD most of my life. I have mo...

Saltlampcat

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Problem with ERP

So I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about ERP, and I've been wanting to try it myself. I know people say you should try it with a therapist,...

So I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about ERP, and I've been wa...

sealonging

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Intrusive thoughts invading my head!

The last couple of hours were horrendous to bear! I was sitting simply when all of a sudden this thought popped in my head and I started checking mentally...

The last couple of hours were horrendous to bear! I was sitting simply when all ...

Joeyman

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Any OCD medications out there that don’t cause weight gain and also don’t cause sexual side effects?

Anyone have any suggestions for a weight-neutral medication for OCD that doesn’t cause sexual side effects? I’m on fluoxetine and it has lowered my libido and...

Anyone have any suggestions for a weight-neutral medication for OCD that doesn’t...

flutelover1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

My description of OCD and best wishes

Hello. For anyone suffering with OCD I wish and hope you a speedy recovery with all the resources available. It is truly painful to appear to be physically...

Hello. For anyone suffering with OCD I wish and hope you a speedy recovery with ...

ballout2022

•3 years ago

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Thought-watching…

I'm in the middle of reading a really helpful book called Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts, by Sally M. Winston and Martin N. Seif. One of the...

I'm in the middle of reading a really helpful book called Overcoming Unwanted In...

sealonging

•3 years ago

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Neurodiversity in the workplace?

I currently live in NYC and am wondering if anyone has suggestions about companies in the Tristate area that are truly committed to supporting mental health...

I currently live in NYC and am wondering if anyone has suggestions about compani...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Ocd

I have the obsessive part of ocd my doctors told me. I usually ask questions over and over till I’m reassured . Is this normal with that diagnoses?

I have the obsessive part of ocd my doctors told me. I usually ask questions ove...

Miakinz188

•3 years ago

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My favorite OCD Resources! #WellnessWednesday

I'm back! This Wellness Wednesday I'd like to share a list of my absolute favorite resources with you all. Please remember these are just resources I have...

I'm back! This Wellness Wednesday I'd like to share a list of my absolute favor...

alexandraisobsessed

IOCDF Advocate•3 years ago

9 Replies

Sertraline effects

Hi all, I’ve recently been told I have symptoms that sound like OCD (no official diagnosis, not sure how to go about that?) MH nurse prescribed me sertraline....

Hi all, I’ve recently been told I have symptoms that sound like OCD (no official...

Penguin1234

•3 years ago

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Posts - My OCD Community | HealthUnlocked

My OCD Community

All posts for December 2021

POCD , I need help

Therapist leaving?

OCD is not always the cause.

I’m New Here - My Story

Thank you

Excessive apologizing

I am sleep deprived and fed up!!! A bit embarrassed too!

OCD and cry

Is this common with the toilet?

A little Self-Compassion on #WellnessWednesday

The fear of being framed for murder !

Reassurance, or not?

Intrusive thoughts and misophonia

Implicit flashbacks or false memory - please help

rOCD/Overeating/Retroactive Jealousy

Celebrating your wins on this #WellnessWednesday

Let’s start a thread?

Is this an intrusive thought?

OCD thoughts

I can't turn it off :'(

Shame getting in the way of self love and progress. Suggestions?

Problem with ERP

Intrusive thoughts invading my head!

Any OCD medications out there that don’t cause weight gain and also don’t cause sexual side effects?

My description of OCD and best wishes

Thought-watching…

Neurodiversity in the workplace?

Ocd

My favorite OCD Resources! #WellnessWednesday

Sertraline effects

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