Hey, I'm new to this support group. But I've had HOCD for a while now. I often reassure myself and imagine myself as a lesbian. I don't like it, but my HOCD inevitably makes me confused and question more. I often seek for reassurance. I hate HOCD and lately, it's been kicking my butt. Help?
If you haven't watched the videos of Eddy Defoe or Mark Freeman on Youtube, i suggest you start there. It takes a while to watch them all, but its worth it.
Apart from that, stay away from reassurance and imagining scenarios or checking your reactions. Beating OCD is all about embracing uncertainty
But the thing is, is that I don't want to be gay. I want to beat the fears.
@ctt303 This has really nothing to do with what i said. Your fear is a product of your OCD. Once you stop caring the thoughts will become less and less and so will your fear become less important. Watch the videos, then we can talk some more.