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OCD - seeking out triggering things

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PleaseStopShouting · 15/01/2018 22:17

I wonder if this is just me - I have OCD and recently I feel like I’ve been seeking out distressing stuff.

I’m prone to ruminating on intrusive thoughts (mainly things about harm coming to people I care about) and it feels like I’m actually trying to sabotage myself. I keep reading horrible things about child abuse and such - I’m usually naturally avoidant of things that cause me distress so I’m wondering now what is wrong with me.

I feel so evil to be looking for these horrible things (just news stories and articles, not actual child abuse images) - I’m obviously repulsed by this stuff so I don’t know why I’m torturing myself.

Sorry, needed to vent, I feel so disgusting.

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