If anybody wants to talk about OCD (including pure O), let me know.
I've been through it. I had it quite badly, but I'm doing well now. It was a lot of work. Anyway, there is hope and I'm happy to listen.
Okay cool! I was diagnosed with OCD at 13 years old, but it is no longer one of my diagnoses, but I do pick the skin on my face and scalp kind of obsessively. The people around me all do not like it because it affects how my face looks. I just started using a moisturizing facial cleanser, so we will see how that goes. I am not diagnosed with dermatillomania/excoriation disorder either, but I do pick my skin.
@GreenLime3141 Sorry, I didn't see these posts!
Also, I’m very happy for you and proud of all your hard work! Congratulations!
Hi Oracle, I was diagnosed and completed ERP with SO-OCD in 2021. I’m a gay man with the current intense fear I’m asexual.
I’m also in the process of recovering from sex addiction and I’ve been taught to address all underlying issues. I was always seeking sex for validation and didn’t enjoy it half the time, so I’m worried it makes me asexual and I used the compulsive behaviours to cover it up…. Or the attraction I’ve felt for guys was just the addrenaline of addiction?
I’ve always wanted to be in love and I want to be able to give it sexually too. But this is really scaring me, and I don’t want to be robbed of something I’ve always wanted.
@Liam98 Hi! I understand...I know this feeling (not yours specifically), but the general idea of worrying about something that you can intellectually know isn't true, yet you feel like it is...
Hi Oracle, I was diagnosed and completed ERP with SO-OCD in 2021. I’m a gay man with the current intense fear I’m asexual.
I’m also in the process of recovering from sex addiction and I’ve been taught to address all underlying issues. I was always seeking sex for validation and didn’t enjoy it half the time, so I’m worried it makes me asexual and I used the compulsive behaviours to cover it up…. Or the attraction I’ve felt for guys was just the addrenaline of addiction?
I’ve always wanted to be in love and I want to be able to give it sexually too. But this is really scaring me, and I don’t want to be robbed of something I’ve always wanted.
If you guys want to talk, feel free to message me directly.
Hi! I also have ocd. How can I chat with you?
@Oracle1973 hi, i have ocd i compulsively pick my nose for 7 years now and its exhasting and it affects my arm hand and fingers and the posture of my nose when i am over streesed it may lasts for hours just picking and ruminating thoughts its very tiring and it affects my look and confident , how can i talk to you?
@Oracle1973how can we talk ?