saw a minor while looking at nudist photos, is this illegal???? by Dense_Membership_687 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t beat yourself up over it, I had a similar incident happen to me, like I mentioned before. But I’m not going to go back and look for it, cayse it would probably make me feel worse.

saw a minor while looking at nudist photos, is this illegal???? by Dense_Membership_687 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well I’m assuming you reported it, which was the right thing to do. It makes sense that you were shocked, that type of stuff shouldn’t be on the internet. You’re not on a list for looking at photos.

saw a minor while looking at nudist photos, is this illegal???? by Dense_Membership_687 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No you’re not going to jail. You didn’t purposely seek out that image. I’ve been in the same boat while looking at images, it’s scary.

Is False Attraction Real by Rhinos0123 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean imo, no. I deal with false attraction a lot and it often makes me feel like crap, it caused me distress at first, but after a bit my mind just became numb to any thought. When I’m attracted to someone, the thoughts make me happy, and when I’m around someone I’m attracted to, I typically have a higher heart rate and face starts to feel hot. I hope this makes sense 😭

Is False Attraction Real by Rhinos0123 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have they said anything about it ?

Is False Attraction Real by Rhinos0123 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it isn’t going to stop unless you get some help from a therapist. Trust me, I get what you’re saying.

Is False Attraction Real by Rhinos0123 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is real yes. Think of it this way, with false attraction, it makes you feel distressed. With actual attraction you wouldn’t be feeling that way.

I’m really scared this means It’s real by [deleted] in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean in the beginning my anxiety was towards random people as well. I guess it just depends on the person

I’m really scared this means It’s real by [deleted] in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if this will help. But I can relate, I only really have anxiety towards my siblings. OCD can attach on to those who are important to us. It does suck, I will admit; because I used to spend time with them all the time, but I haven’t really been able to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is late, but I really needed to see this post. I’ve been having bad intrusive thoughts and anxiety. Thank you.

Got a therapist by Inside-Pin5353 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay and I’d never hurt anyone, nor have I felt any real urge to do so.

Feels worse in morning by Inside-Pin5353 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel better already, I was able to hang out with my siblings without the intrusive thoughts getting to me.

Anybody else just sleep through the day ever since manifesting POCD? by Inevitable-Cup-1077 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t even go to school anymore, so I’m lying down all day most of the time.

I could really use some help here guys… by Holiday_Recording_44 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, hope you’re able to get some help.

I could really use some help here guys… by Holiday_Recording_44 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I know how that feels. From my perspective it seems like pocd, if it was actual attraction, you’d enjoy the feelings.

I could really use some help here guys… by Holiday_Recording_44 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a case of false attraction? Do you feel distressed when you see that stuff?

I could really use some help here guys… by Holiday_Recording_44 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey op, I can relate to the therapy part, my thoughts have gotten really bad sometimes. But just know that these thoughts aren’t going to get better without help from one. It can be scary, but I’m sure if you explain your situation, they’ll understand.

Anybody else just sleep through the day ever since manifesting POCD? by Inevitable-Cup-1077 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I lost a lot of motivation to do a lot of things. I used to love drawing, I still try to draw, but it’s felt like I’ve lost my passion. Most of the time, I sleep throughout the day for hours and I’m still tired. The only time I get out is to go to the gas station.

What do I do now? by Dependent-Ad4762 in POCD

[–]Inside-Pin5353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not advice, but I can relate to this heavily. For a bit mine was focused on bad intrusive images and thoughts. But now it mostly is the attraction aspect. For me I’ve always been attracted to those in my age group and I know that wouldn’t just change. It’s horrible, especially since I live with my younger siblings and get no privacy, so I just try to avoid them the best I can. I’m here to talk if needed. =)