does anyone do this

Yes, and I have caught thoughts. It’s a meta OCD fear, which is actually pretty common! I used to be super scared of them, but now it’s more like, whatever. I almost see it as one less thing to worry about once I eventually overcome it, if that makes sense? I used to keep the trigger warning filter on all the time because I wasn’t ready for triggering posts at all. They’d just set me back with how high my anxiety was and how much I was already struggling with my OCD. Now, I don’t even notice it’s on. It’s like a night and day difference. You’ll get past this :)

I can't say with certainty, but I do know that triggers are everywhere. We can't avoid them and if we try, we end up suffering. It's not worth the suffering! It could become an issue if you allow it to become an issue. It could also just move right on through. Stay strong and use the tools of disengagement. You do not have to be a prisoner to the fears that OCD puts in your head.

yes. i’ve had to take a break from apps like this before. it’s helpful to have community but sometimes it can be overwhelming. just remember that you can’t predict what will happen to you. don’t get caught up in it, ocd is different for everyone.

This is so common! A great way to practice ERP. Allow for uncertainty of "catching thoughts" and resist pushing thoughts away. Allow it to be there. Have you caught my thoughts yet?

this and then i feel guilty for feeling like it'll become an issue for me because it makes me feel like i'm faking it

Hi! This is so common! Continue to practice acceptance of uncertainty. Maybe it'll become an issue, maybe it won't. You don't need to solve that right now. You got this!

Yes many times

Yes but I just try to push it away