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OCD 27w
Does anyone have any advice on getting rid of intrusive thoughts? For years I’ve had these thoughts and now dreams of romantically interacting with my cousin. It’s absolutely disgusting and I’m ashamed of myself but no matter what it won’t go away.
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Anonymous 27w

You can’t get rid of thoughts, you can only deal with them better

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Anonymous 26w

oh my god I have these too- for TWO damn cousins. for a few years around middle school I didn’t even want to interact with either of them. I knew they weren’t thoughts I wanted but they just kept coming back no matter how hard I tried to stop to the point I felt like a monster. it’s easier now because I know I don’t want that but they’re still awful thoughts that make me feel awful.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 27w

That’s true. I’ll rephrase then; any tips on dealing with them?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 27w

ACT worked for me. ERP helped the compulsions

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 26w

tldr i’m sorry you struggle with this too. they are our thoughts but they don’t reflect our wants. we are not disgusting for having brains that cause intrusive, unwanted thoughts

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 26w

Yeah, I’m pretty much the same. It’s something I know I don’t want but can’t get rid of. Just gonna have to live with it

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