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Please sign to change the name of “Pedophilia OCD” to “Pedophobia OCD”

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Cortmg23

•11 months ago

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would you know if you had assaulted somebody in the past

I’ve been having a lot of false memories lately, it’s been keeping me up at night and having me cry throughout the day. First, over a week ago, I woke up with...

I’ve been having a lot of false memories lately, it’s been keeping me up at nigh...

S_hara

•11 months ago

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Conversations on Dates and Dating Apps

I recently began using dating apps again after a long break (the relationship that was the subject of my most recent posts has amicably ended). I met a woman...

I recently began using dating apps again after a long break (the relationship th...

Winchester2022

•11 months ago

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grouseman

I am 64 years of age. I have had OCD since I was 12years old. I have had a good life but have had times of extreme lows. I take 30mg of paroxetine a day. I...

I am 64 years of age. I have had OCD since I was 12years old. I have had a good ...

Grouseman

•11 months ago

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Trying to stop compulsions

I am trying hard to stop compulsions,but my anxiety makes me to do compulsions

bondmeen

•11 months ago

1 Reply

OCD for 35 years-ugh

I have been diagnosed with ocd many years ago. I have tried many medicines but quit cold turkey 3 years ago. Bad side effects. Now ocd is back pretty strong....

I have been diagnosed with ocd many years ago. I have tried many medicines but q...

Oloveoil

•11 months ago

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What ocd do i have?

Im diagnosed with ocd and rumination. For the past 3 months when im close enough to a sharp object i close my eyes. Its just anxiety about hurting my eyes....

Im diagnosed with ocd and rumination. For the past 3 months when im close enough...

Denesfa

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Feeling Right

Feeling Right Feeling Right... I'm a 73yo retired physician who's struggled with OCD most of my life. While initially tic like as a child, it has evolved...

Feeling Right Feeling Right... I'm a 73yo retired physician who's struggled...

Stratocaster78

•11 months ago

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Happy Christmas and thank you!

Just wanted to wish everybody on here a happy Christmas! Thank you for all your contributions and shared stories. This is a really great community and has...

Just wanted to wish everybody on here a happy Christmas! Thank you for all your ...

TrueBlue23

•11 months ago

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It gets better

Hi This is a burner account as i cant log into my other one but i has about 17 posts on my old account from when i was really struggling in like sep-nov i...

Hi This is a burner account as i cant log into my other one but i has about 17 ...

Ggggggggggg1

•11 months ago

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New to this forum

Working on intrusive thoughts and other anxiety related issues

Tony1988

•11 months ago

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#WellnessWednesday - Tips for the Holiday Season!

Navigating the holidays can be a unique (and often difficult!) time for those with OCD and related disorders. It's important to remember to take care of...

Navigating the holidays can be a unique (and often difficult!) time for those wi...

StephIOCDF

Partner•11 months ago

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Can Biased Beliefs Play a Positive Role in Some Circumstances?

A mother who comes, with only a stick, to the rescue of her child being attacked by a mountain-lion may be willing to believe she’ll drive the animal away...

A mother who comes, with only a stick, to the rescue of her child being attack...

deValentin

•11 months ago

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false memory struggles

Hi, this is my first time posting on this website but things have been getting complicated recently and I could use some advice. I've been struggling with...

Hi, this is my first time posting on this website but things have been getting c...

mrpurple

•11 months ago

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New Med

Hello all. Is anyone on Prozac for their OCD? How long did it take to work for you? I’m starting week 4 and almost feel worse. I switched from Zoloft and...

Hello all. Is anyone on Prozac for their OCD? How long did it take to work for y...

Traps67

•11 months ago

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Why is mental illness viewed as a character flaw in the church?

Attitudes are improving but I still find people saying things like depression means you don't trust God or you do not have enough faith. Anxiety is responded...

Attitudes are improving but I still find people saying things like depression me...

agrotherm

•11 months ago

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Internet Issues, Day Trading, Reputation Management

I've had various forms of OCD issues since I was 12. Co-morbid with skin picking and hair pulling, which I didn't even know was a thing until I was into middle...

I've had various forms of OCD issues since I was 12. Co-morbid with skin picking...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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OCD and erectile dysfunction

Hi. I am a fellow OCD sufferer. The last few weeks I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. My anxiety over the last few months hit me to the point that I...

Hi. I am a fellow OCD sufferer. The last few weeks I am suffering from erectile ...

Alexis89

•11 months ago

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can anyone help?

This past year has been unlike no other I 22 fm recently diagnosed ocd and I suffer mainly from magical thinking ocd but I do suffer from other types of ocd...

This past year has been unlike no other I 22 fm recently diagnosed ocd and I suf...

Horselover4life

•11 months ago

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What to do when you can't follow a conversation

I want to talk to people more, but no matter how much I take the time to stop and listen I can't quite give any input on it because of my ocd urges. On social...

I want to talk to people more, but no matter how much I take the time to stop an...

Riki_

•11 months ago

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Can my life ever be normal again.

Hi My name is Flora. I began having OCD-contamination symptoms in 2012, they quickly got worse until I began hallucinating rats trying to invade my home. I was...

Hi My name is Flora. I began having OCD-contamination symptoms in 2012, they qui...

Flora62

•1 year ago

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#WellnessWednesday: OCD CAMP OPEN REGISTRATION

What : IOCDF OCD CAMP Who: Ages 6-17 When: January 27th-28th, 2024 Where: Virtual REGISTER HERE:...

What : IOCDF OCD CAMP Who: Ages 6-17 When: January 27th-28th, 2024 Where: ...

BethIOCDF

Partner•1 year ago

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Hello everyone!

Hello, I joined this community today to learn tips or tools to avoid this condition I'm recently struggling with. What are way into dealing with compulsive or...

Hello, I joined this community today to learn tips or tools to avoid this condit...

Riki_

•1 year ago

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my son

I want to help my son who is 15 and has ocd since little. He says it doesn’t hurt him, that he’s ok doing his mental compulsions all day, but he is gradually...

I want to help my son who is 15 and has ocd since little. He says it doesn’t hur...

ISTY

•1 year ago

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Treatment for severe OCD

I've undergone surgery for my bad OCD. It helped quite well. I know the FDA has accepted the newer operation type, Deep Brain Stimulation, to offer us, OCD...

I've undergone surgery for my bad OCD. It helped quite well. I know the FDA has ...

languageteacher

•1 year ago

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#WellnessWednesday: 5 tips for parenting your child with OCD and anxiety

1) Learn the vocabulary of an anxiety specialist, starting with the BIG three: Triggers, Obsessions, and Compulsions. 2) Naming the OCD or worry monster can...

1) Learn the vocabulary of an anxiety specialist, starting with the BIG three: T...

BethIOCDF

Partner•1 year ago

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Seeking Others' Stories & Advice

Hi everyone! I had shared this in the r/OCD subreddit but received few responses, I'm hoping to hear from some more people in this community :-) I apologize if...

Hi everyone! I had shared this in the r/OCD subreddit but received few responses...

nartington

•1 year ago

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Constantly thinking of the worst case scenario

Hello! I'm not officially diagnosed with OCD or anything at the moment, but will be seeking a professional opinion on all of this at some point next year. I...

Hello! I'm not officially diagnosed with OCD or anything at the moment, but will...

charliewarlie43

•1 year ago

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Is it normal to experience excessive guilt with OCD?

Hey all! Hope you're doing okay. For context for this - my intrusive thoughts largely centre around the wellbeing of my family and friends. This may sound...

Hey all! Hope you're doing okay. For context for this - my intrusive thoughts la...

Dolphin_08

•1 year ago

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The fading power of OCD management watchwords

There are many catchphrases to help people manage their OCD: “thoughts are only thoughts”, “if it feels like it might be OCD, it is OCD; if it were reality, it...

There are many catchphrases to help people manage their OCD: “thoughts are only ...

deValentin

•1 year ago

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Posts - My OCD Community | HealthUnlocked

My OCD Community

All posts for December 2023

Please sign to change the name of “Pedophilia OCD” to “Pedophobia OCD”

would you know if you had assaulted somebody in the past

Conversations on Dates and Dating Apps

grouseman

Trying to stop compulsions

OCD for 35 years-ugh

What ocd do i have?

Feeling Right

Happy Christmas and thank you!

It gets better

New to this forum

#WellnessWednesday - Tips for the Holiday Season!

Can Biased Beliefs Play a Positive Role in Some Circumstances?

false memory struggles

New Med

Why is mental illness viewed as a character flaw in the church?

Internet Issues, Day Trading, Reputation Management

OCD and erectile dysfunction

can anyone help?

What to do when you can't follow a conversation

Can my life ever be normal again.

#WellnessWednesday: OCD CAMP OPEN REGISTRATION

Hello everyone!

my son

Treatment for severe OCD

#WellnessWednesday: 5 tips for parenting your child with OCD and anxiety

Seeking Others' Stories & Advice

Constantly thinking of the worst case scenario

Is it normal to experience excessive guilt with OCD?

The fading power of OCD management watchwords

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