Note: This is a revised version of a post that originally discussed "Homosexual OCD (HOCD)." Understanding Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD) Navigating one's sexuality can be a complex journey, particularly for teens and young adults. During this time, individuals...
Feeling gaslighted by OCD? Defeat OCD-related doubt through exposure and response prevention (ERP), not logic!One of OCD's most diabolical tricks is its ability to sow seeds of doubt, even about beliefs we hold strongly. Think of it as a tiny, annoying heckler in your...
Note: A revised version of this post that refers to "Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD)" is now available. Fear of Being Gay (Homosexual OCD / HOCD) Emerging sexuality can be confusing for any teen or young adult, and gay teens face a variety of unique challenges over...
Sexual obsessions in OCD are recurrent unwanted sexual thoughts, such as the fear of being attracted to something unwanted, taboo, or morally "unacceptable" based on one's particular worldview. Although all forms of OCD can be debilitating, sexual obsessions can be...
