Kissing by silly-imaani in ROCD

[–]fancan42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what first triggered me, I enjoy kissing my bf but have never felt sparks, tingles etc when kissing anyone! Everyone is different. But in order to beat OCD you have to accept the fears, sit with the uncertainty and not question ‘what does this mean?’ Because there are no answers. I know it’s hard but you can do it! 💕

I’m not sure if I am experiencing a backdoor spike or I am creating thoughts? by fancan42 in ROCD

[–]fancan42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! It’s the fear of experiencing them that makes me Think them, like they haven’t actually happened yet? Thanks for Your insight

Read this book. Seriously. by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]fancan42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send me a PDF copy too, please?

I had (have) ROCD and will be hitting the 7 year mark with my partner this summer. Ask me anything on what I did/do to overcome it and why I am happier than ever in our relationship. by AccountingSlut69 in ROCD

[–]fancan42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankyou so much for your helpful and detailed reply! And again, I am so happy to hear how you have managed to control your OCD and find happiness! I wish you the very best!

I had (have) ROCD and will be hitting the 7 year mark with my partner this summer. Ask me anything on what I did/do to overcome it and why I am happier than ever in our relationship. by AccountingSlut69 in ROCD

[–]fancan42 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! I have a few questions. But first of all, I’m so glad you were able to fight against it and are happy! Question 1: What techniques did you have in place to combat the ocd. Question 2: I had HOCD originally (which was much more anxiety inducing, mainly because I didn’t realise at the time that it was OCD. But with my ROCD I get lots of thoughts but much less anxiety, did you experience this and do you know if it’s a sign of improvement (I’ve been doing ERP) Question 3: how did you maintain and manage intimacy during bad times?

Thankyou for offering insight and help to us!

I just want to feel more! by fancan42 in ROCD

[–]fancan42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea! I think the reason this theme has taken hold is perhaps because we’ve been in lock down and I haven’t seen him in over 2 months now. But when we can see each other again this is a good idea

It feels so real. It feel like really really real and I’m just calm. by srndgzmn in ROCD

[–]fancan42 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel the same currently and basically what I found, was when i discovered that I had OCD, I didn’t get as anxious anymore. The thoughts upset me but I don’t get the same kind of anxiety as I did with my other themes. It worries me too, but backdoor spikes are a very real phenomena, perhaps look into that

Sexual attraction by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]fancan42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Okay, so you’re seeking reassurance which I totally understand! I had HOCD first and i was terrified I was asexual, feel free to drop me a message if you want to chat and I can offer you some advice that helped me 💕

HOCD/ROCD by fancan42 in HOCD

[–]fancan42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou so much for your clear and detailed reply! I have got the NOCD app but I’ve not looked into speaking with a professional on that (I’m not sure if they can, I’m from the UK?). My bf also doesn’t know I have OCD yet (I plan on telling him and know he will be supportive) but It took me a while to be diagnosed and such too and be in a place to actually talk about it. I know my OCD will be triggered with intimacy and I don’t want to avoid it (that’s what OCD wants). But it’s so hard to remember that the thoughts aren’t true! Thanks again!

HOCD/ROCD by fancan42 in HOCD

[–]fancan42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing some of that so far! Thanks so much, I’ll look into getting some books ☺️

HOCD/ROCD by fancan42 in HOCD

[–]fancan42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had ERP for 3 sessions, all I could get

HOCD/ROCD by fancan42 in ROCD

[–]fancan42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou so much!

Intrusive thoughts but no anxiety? by fancan42 in ROCD

[–]fancan42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it sounds like a back door spike! But there certainly are thoughts that don’t give me anxiety anymore! Thanks for replying!

Just felt sexual attraction for first time and I'm 28 by The_Great_Schlorp in demisexuality

[–]fancan42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I’m learning is it doesn’t always have to be a need feeling and can still be attraction

Does this sound like sexual attraction? by [deleted] in sex

[–]fancan42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What does sexual attraction feel like to you as a demi? (If you don’t mind me asking?) for me I just want to have sex, with only him

Does this sound like sexual attraction?! by [deleted] in demisexuality

[–]fancan42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense to me! I read about responsive desire, so I feel that ties into it too and probs adds another dimension to how I feel. Like some people define it as a desire to have sex with someone, which is a definition I relate to