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Free OCD Resources (ICBT)

I'm posting this link for people if they need it. It's a new approach I've been trying with my therapist, called ICBT, which (unlike traditional OCD therapy)...

I'm posting this link for people if they need it. It's a new approach I've been ...

•7 months ago

Using AI for OCD??

Hey OCD community! I'm an AI Engineering graduate student who's had Pure O for 10 years now. For my master's thesis, I'm working with OCD researchers to create...

Hey OCD community! I'm an AI Engineering graduate student who's had Pure O for 1...

•8 months ago

Mclean OCDI

Currently on wait list for the Mclean OCD program, it’s a 4-5months wait right now. I’m in a residential but they have limited OCD groups. I’m very hesitant...

Currently on wait list for the Mclean OCD program, it’s a 4-5months wait right n...

•11 months ago

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TMS for OCD

I have known a couple people who have used TMS therapy for major depression, but is there anyone on this forum who has done the OCD treatment protocol? I'm...

I have known a couple people who have used TMS therapy for major depression, but...

•1 year ago

I just joined can I grt some help?

For the past 4 years I've been struggling with anxiety and depression i went through therapy and I've been taking antidepressants for 3 years now (on and off...

For the past 4 years I've been struggling with anxiety and depression i went thr...

•2 years ago

ERP Struggles

Hello, I am new here & hoping to find some support. I began ERP therapy about a month ago and it is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Every day is a...

Hello, I am new here & hoping to find some support. I began ERP therapy about a ...

•2 years ago

4 ways to RIDE the wave of ANXIETY

Ride the wave of anxiety. Let me teach you how to accept your anxiety and to not control how the anxiety affects you. Anxiety is not the enemy, it actually can...

Ride the wave of anxiety. Let me teach you how to accept your anxiety and to not...

•2 years ago

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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...

•2 years ago

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...

•2 years ago

OCD Medications

I have pure obsessional OCD and have been on Fluvoxamine for a couple years now. I've found it pretty effective overall. In the last week I decided to try K...

I have pure obsessional OCD and have been on Fluvoxamine for a couple years now....

•2 years ago

🎥 Backdoor Spikes with OCD and anxiety

Watch the video here: ⭐ https://youtu.be/FsmcGFXgG4o Just when you think you're doing well with your anxiety and OCD.....you experience a "backdoor spike"....

Watch the video here: ⭐ https://youtu.be/FsmcGFXgG4o Just when you think you're ...

•3 years ago

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Finding a reason to live

Anyone with Real Event OCD? How do I find a reason to live when I'm almost convinced that I'm horrible and deserve the worst in the world?

Anyone with Real Event OCD? How do I find a reason to live when I'm almost convi...

•3 years ago

Swallowing OCD

Hello, (note that I just turned 16 so please dont delete this) I appreciate any sort of reply - I have posted on 6 forums so far and have received...

Hello, (note that I just turned 16 so please dont delete this) I appreciate any ...

•3 years ago

Scared of taking Prozac but I guess it's mainly my OCD that triggers extreme fear.

Of course the side-effects too. I need perspective and Help. I have been diagnosed with OCD just a few days ago and I haven't still taken the Prozac that was...

Of course the side-effects too. I need perspective and Help. I have been diagnos...

•3 years ago

How Do I Know If I’m Asking For Reassurance? Video

Reassurance asking is pretty common. We’ve asked for it our whole life. When it comes to OCD, it can be detrimental to the individual. It can keep them trapped...

Reassurance asking is pretty common. We’ve asked for it our whole life. When it ...

•3 years ago

Your OCD Is Not Special *Video

https://youtu.be/UbsuO2ElaaE OCD can really make you think that your OCD is so different than everyone else. Let me show you why you're not that...

https://youtu.be/UbsuO2ElaaE OCD can really make you think that your OCD is so d...

•3 years ago

How to write an OCD script exposure

https://youtu.be/LR7QJ9zW1Bg Have you ever heard of an exposure script? You write a story of your OCD fear happening and learn to respond differently to it....

https://youtu.be/LR7QJ9zW1Bg Have you ever heard of an exposure script? You writ...

•3 years ago

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STOP the "Just In Case" with OCD | What to do instead!

https://youtu.be/CRNy0OsdOPc Most compulsions that are done are because of a "just in case" scenario. You may not be 100% sure that the threat will happen for...

https://youtu.be/CRNy0OsdOPc Most compulsions that are done are because of a "ju...

•3 years ago

Blood Transfusion

I posted two days ago and received no replies! Am I the only person out there that can't stand the thought of a blood transfusion?

I posted two days ago and received no replies! Am I the only person out there t...

•3 years ago

An Essay on my Treatment and Experiences of my OCD

In this paper I am going to present some thoughts of mine on the nature of Obssessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as a possible treatment plan. I myself...

In this paper I am going to present some thoughts of mine on the nature of O...

•3 years ago

Rumination and OCD | How To Stop!

Rumination is essentially trying to problem solve the perceived threat or fear. It’s not as easy to just say, “stop ruminating”, so here are some tips for you...

Rumination is essentially trying to problem solve the perceived threat or fear. ...

•3 years ago

Should I start taking medications?

My OCD’s been getting really bad these days, specially when it’s close to my period. I keep getting stuck. I don’t know what to do anymore. I just wanna be...

My OCD’s been getting really bad these days, specially when it’s close to my per...

•3 years ago

Real Event OCD | 10 Tips For Treatment

https://youtu.be/lFc-89FKkHA Real Event OCD is a tough one. There actually is something that has happened in your past that is causing the rumination and...

https://youtu.be/lFc-89FKkHA Real Event OCD is a tough one. There actually is s...

•3 years ago

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How to sit with UNCERTAINTY for your OCD!

https://youtu.be/4JaXQBrIQ2w Jenna and I go through our health scares and talk about what to do when the "what if's" actually happen. We go through tips you...

https://youtu.be/4JaXQBrIQ2w Jenna and I go through our health scares and talk a...

•3 years ago

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Partner Focused OCD | Treatment

Have you heard of partner focused OCD? It’s in the family of ROCD (relationship OCD). Essentially, an individual struggling with this may focus on aspects of...

Have you heard of partner focused OCD? It’s in the family of ROCD (relationship ...

•3 years ago

Mental Hoarding OCD | I Have To Remember

https://youtu.be/w3w2-9BEcVg Memory Hoarding can be so difficult for the person experiencing it. Imagine feeling the need to remember EVERYTHING. Seriously. If...

https://youtu.be/w3w2-9BEcVg Memory Hoarding can be so difficult for the person ...

•3 years ago

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Any advice? Bad idea?

Ok so I think I was stupid. Lately I've been struggling with obssesive intrusive thoughts that are overwhelmingly unlike me. I talked to my therapist and we...

Ok so I think I was stupid. Lately I've been struggling with obssesive intrusive...

•3 years ago

Hit and Run OCD | What's the Treatment?

Hit and run OCD. This can be very difficult to navigate through. Every bump on the road signals to you that you may have actually hit someone. You may search...

Hit and run OCD. This can be very difficult to navigate through. Every bump on t...

•3 years ago

Health Anxiety | How To Do Treatment

Health anxiety can be confusing. It can trick you into thinking you may be in great danger when you’re not. It takes normal physical symptoms and makes you...

Health anxiety can be confusing. It can trick you into thinking you may be in gr...

•3 years ago

Fear of staring at private parts | How To Stop | Compulsive Staring OCD

Many who have OCD struggle with the fear of staring at someone’s private areas. Some may just feel annoyed and distressed because they actually are doing it....

Many who have OCD struggle with the fear of staring at someone’s private areas. ...

•3 years ago

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