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by Fred Penzel, PhD
This article was initially published in the Winter edition of the OCD Newsletter.
OCD, as we know, is largely about experiencing severe and unrelenting doubt. It can cause you to mistrust even the most basic things about yourself – even your sexual orientation. A study published in the Journal of Sex Research found that among a group of college students, 84% reported the occurrence of sexual intrusive thoughts (Byers, et al. ). In order to have doubts about one’s sexual identity, a sufferer need not ever own had a homo- or heterosexual experience, or any type of sexual trial at all. I own observed this symptom in young children, adolescents, and adults as well. Interestingly Swedo, et al., , create that approximately 4% of children with OCD life obsessions concerned with forbidden aggressive or perverse sexual thoughts.
Although doubts about one’s own sexual identity might seem pretty straightforward as a symptom, there are actually a number of variations. The most clear form is where a sufferer experiences the mind that they mig
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How to Tell My Family and Friends I Am Gay
No matter what your relationship is with your parents or other crucial people in your animation, coming out can be nerve-wracking. It is, however, a rite of corridor and ensures that you do not have to have to spend so much time and passionate energy hiding a enormous part of who you are from some of the most important people in your life. Whether you are expecting rejection or acceptance, telling your family and friends about your sexual identity is an important step. Still, many people want to know how to narrate my family and friends I am gay. Here are some suggestions to make the process easier:
1. Consider your audience&#;s comfort level when talking about sex.
Sex in general is a taboo topic and sexual orientation falls under the umbrella of sex. Considering your audience&#;s comfort level on this topic will help you resolve how to approach your audience. If you arrange to tell your parents about your sexual persona, just from being raised by these two people you will have an idea about their comfort level when discussing sex-related topics