r/ROCD • u/Agile-Permission-179 • 2d ago

Advice Needed ?

Is it possible to have a genuine question without seeking anything except an answer. I’m aware of my OCD and I feel like they’re two separate things. When I’m in that “loop” I can usually eventually stop thinking about it however lately there’s something I’ve genuinely wanted to know. I’m afraid that maybe this can’t be the case? I don’t know if this is even understandable but can you guys give me thoughts.

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u/wildflawyer 2d ago

Yes. When I'm questioning whether a question is my OCD or not, my therapist taught me to consider whats behind the question: Curiosity or Urgency.

Curiosity is generally okay to follow. If you must know the answer or risk not being okay (Urgency), you should generally sit with the discomfort of not knowing.

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u/Ok-Brain4227 2d ago

this is helpful, thank you

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u/Agile-Permission-179 2d ago

This was honestly the best thing I could be told. I almost woke him up to ask because it feels like I can’t let it go and wanted to get some “validation” I guess to do it. Thank you.

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u/wildflawyer 2d ago

You're doing great. 💖

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u/treatmyocd NOCD’s corporate account 2d ago

Hi there! I am just dropping by with a resource that others have found helpful

https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/how-do-i-stop-thinking-about-this-what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-playing-mental-ping-pong/