I think I will avoid illicit drugs and cut down on alcohol going forward as it definitely doesn't do me any favours. @masterofnone I take your...
Wow, this thread is more than 3 months old, time flies eh? I guess I’ve made some progress, and also self reflections in the last few months....
Well, here we are again. But this time it feels I’m starting to piece this together. I really think the anxiety I get to this gay thoughts is a...
Thanks all for your quick responses. I take your points that it is likely OCD, and yet it feels like deep down I know that’s not true. I’ve...
That’s an interesting point. For me, as I have said before, I sometimes will be jerking off to a girl, then, at the point of climax, my mind will...
Hey out2019, thanks for taking the time to reply. I’ve seen some of your posts come by here and would like to commend you on your journey. It...
Yeah, I saw the analogy you used above. Its interesting because if I objectively look at others here who have OCD like symptoms I can almost...
Welcome to the party, Chase. I can relate to what you're going through. It is extremely confusing/frustrating isn't it? The fact that you can't...
Yeah, you would think so right? It gives anxiety, but if i try to accept and the anxiety subsides, it’s not something i think i can get off to....
“This is not normal...the amount of concern and anxiety this gives me. I was out tonight, had a few drinks, and of course the thoughts started...
I just don't understand why I always get a pang of anxiety to the thought I may be gay. Like, any indication or suggestion of a gay feeling /...
I’d like to echo the above. Thanks Chip, and everyone else who has the patience to deal with our incessant questioning. This is a great forum...
This is interesting and has hit it on the head. “That I will accept” is accurate to how I feel, but the line / difference between me learning to...
Thanks Chip, and everyone else, for your comments. The way you worded your response, Chip, makes sense to me. And I really appreciate you taking...
Thanks Chip. Very insightful as always. Can I ask, given my latest post where I feel it's actually real after some further questioning, and the...
I’m almost 100% the anxiety is from shame. That the feeling of attraction comes first, and the anxiety is from this attraction. I’m starting to...
Is there a good reason why I am so timid or non pro-active about seeking out therapy and committing myself to working through this? A combination...
Hey, Welcome back. Glad you're feeling better. I'm in a bit of a similar situation as you, I go into more detail in my post here...
Thanks both for your responses. I think the issue with is the meaning I attach to these thoughts, and the anxiety it creates. I get loads of...
Thanks Chiroptera for your response. My idea behind OCD regarding sexual orientation was that the thought distortions and anxiety can cloud...