Thinking of deleting NOCD app

I feel like having the app is kind of keeping me stuck. I stopped doing therapy after my therapist left abruptly, but I like having the community here. I would feel like I’m abandoning y’all, but it might be better for my mental health? I’m just not sure. I feel like deleting is giving in somehow, but I can always redownload. For the friends I’ve made on here, just know that if I go, I still very much care about you and your wellbeing and recovery! ❤️

Rayanswaid

Date posted: Yesterday

Flyana, Sometimes the decisions we hesitate about the most are the ones we truly need — because hesitation means you’re thinking with care, not escaping. The fact that you paused, that you care about the people here — that’s not weakness. That’s realness. If you decide to leave, you’re not abandoning anyone — you’re choosing yourself for a bit. And that’s not selfish, it’s brave. And if you ever come back, trust me, we’ll be glad — because you’re not just a user here, you’re part of us. Deleting an app doesn’t delete the love, or the impact you’ve made.

flyana

Date posted: Yesterday

@Rayanswaid Thank you so much for saying this 💕 I definitely feel like part of this community now, and that’s what makes it so hard. But you’re right that it doesn’t mean I won’t still be part of it, even if I’m gone. I really do care so much about everyone here, and it just helps to know there are people who don’t just give into the echo chamber of social media, where negativity and judgment run rampant. I mean, where else can you find such an understanding, accepting group of people?? Definitely not Reddit lol I’ll respond to your other comment here, too, and say I’m glad it resonated, because your posts always resonate with me, too! You give such thoughtful responses, and not only does it help us, but I would hope it helps you, too, as you reflect on your own journey. You deserve that care as well! Let’s take the next steps together 💪

Rayanswaid

Date posted: 19h ago

@flyana Haha, that “Definitely not Reddit lol” hit me — and yet, here you are, writing one of the kindest replies I’ve read in a long time… on Reddit. Isn’t it wild how sometimes the place we were about to walk away from ends up reflecting something real back at us? Whatever happens next — whether you stay or take a break — just know your presence already made this corner of the internet a little more human. That’s more than most platforms ever get to say.

gwen_weaver

Date posted: Yesterday

your journey is your own :) take care of yourself friend !

flyana

Date posted: Yesterday

@gwen_weaver Thank you my friend! You as well 💕

Rayanswaid

Date posted: Yesterday

Hey flyana, What you shared really resonated. Sometimes it’s not about the app itself — it’s about who we were while using it, and how heavy that version of us feels to carry. You’re not abandoning anyone. You’re listening to yourself. And that’s not weakness — that’s the deepest kind of strength. Whether you stay or go, your voice mattered here. And it still will, wherever you land next. Take your next step gently — with the same care you gave others. You deserve that too.

Kalidescope

Date posted: Yesterday

Every stage of healing looks different! I know we have never met, so it may sound weird, but I am proud of you & encouraged by your awareness and mindfulness about this!

flyana

Date posted: Yesterday

@Kalidescope Thank you, and it’s not weird at all, because I feel the same! I mean it when I tell the people here I’m proud of them, because downloading the app and sharing your thoughts or responding to others is inherently admirable. Thank you so much for your kind words — I hope your journey here is meaningful and fulfilling as well! 💕

flyana

Date posted: 46m ago

@garlicgorl13 I want to give you a special shoutout because you’ve been such a good friend to me on here, and I hope you see this!! I know we’d be friends irl. If I leave I’d really miss you and your Bobby Hill pfp that always makes my day! 💜

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 21w ago

How to break up with a therapist?

My therapist isn’t specialized in OCD. I’m her first OCD client. She told me she’s taking courses in ERP and specifically sexual OCD since a lot of my themes are sexual in nature. I want help, I need help. It feels like every time I meet with her I get set back. I make progress a lot on my own. Sitting with discomfort, trying to accept the thoughts and uncertainty. But every single time I meet with her, it feels like I’m explaining OCD to her. She even went as far as to suggest that some of my thoughts that bring me distress are mine. I am not a cheater. They are not mine. Why on earth would they not be intrusive if I was in tears about having this thought? I feel bad. I really do because I can see that even though I can very much see her mistakes, I can also see that she’s trying to help me. I’m just so scared of getting worse. I’ve been in therapy for 5 weeks now. I feel like had it been with a specialist, I would be doing so much better. Instead it takes me days to come backs to whatever progress I’ve made alone after meeting with her. She’s a great person, she tells me she experiences intrusive thoughts too and she doesn’t have OCD which helps me feel less alone but I don’t think that’s enough for me. She’s always available for a call whenever I’m in extreme panic. I just don’t think this is working. I trust her and I tell her everything, but it feels like she’s just listening to me talk the whole time. We’re doing a workbook but she gives me absolutely 0 input. I just read my replies and she just sits there. I don’t understand the point in that. I feel so anxious right now. She wants me to get properly evaluated for anything that may be going on because on top of the severe OCD, I was also diagnosed with PMDD, GAD, and MDD by my primary care doctor but I guess she doesn’t trust those diagnoses? My psychiatrist also told me I have ADHD, which I’ve suspected my whole life but it sounds like my therapist doesn’t know how to handle OCD much less OCD, MDD, GAD, PMDD, and ADHD. She’s questioning the validity of my diagnoses instead of helping me figure out how to deal with all of it. This is so suffocatingly difficult. I’m also a huge people pleaser so how on earth do I end this thing?

Derickk

Date posted: 8w ago

Let me be honest.

Ok so I just downloaded this app like two days ago because I was looking for a OCD specialist. Maybe this is just my opinion but the posting’s on this app can be super triggering. If feels like even sharing your experience on an app like this can contribute to fueling OCD. So many people I see reassurance seeking, confessing and posting the same things multiple times to gain certainty. Makes me wonder if this app is counterproductive to the point of OCD treatment. I’m guilty of spending hours scrolling through the post trying to find people who relate to me, but in the end it makes me more anxious and fuels my OCD. Idk what do you guys think.

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Date posted: 5w ago

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