*1.What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?(Required.)

A condition that causes you to be super organized and clean

Something that causes you to excessively wash your hands

An anxiety disorder that consists of repetitive, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) which lead to ritualistic “compulsive” behavior

2.Obsessions can be…?

Overbearing

Unwanted

Constant

An undiscovered truth

Egodystonic

Joyful

*3.True or False: Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD, “HOCD”) is exclusive to straight people. People who identify as LGBTQ+ simply do not struggle with SO-OCD.(Required.)

True

False

4.OCD obsessions can be broken up into many “themes” or “subtypes.” What are some examples?

Pedophilia (POCD)

Contamination

Harm

Suicide

Sexual Obsessions

Scrupulosity/Morality

Religion

Relationship

False Memory

Existential

Hoarding

*5.True or False: To approach and recover from SO-OCD, you need to figure out your sexual orientation.(Required.)

True: Once you figure it out, it will all go away

False: The issue isn't the doubt surrounding your sexuality; it's the behavior that accompanies the doubt

*6.A user is in distress and feel the need to figure out their sexual orientation *right now.* Another user responds:

“Don’t worry! You are *insert sexual orientation* your sexuality will never change.”

What is this an example of?(Required.)

Reassurance Seeking

Asking for Advice

Looking for Words of Encouragement

7.True or False: Support groups like r/HOCD is a replacement for therapy/professional treatment, rather than a supplement.

True

False

8.What are some examples of homophobia/transphobia?

Derogatory remarks about a person identifying as LGBTQ+

Beliefs about LGBTQ+ identities being inherently “bad” or “wrong”

The use of homophobic slurs/harmful language

Other (please specify)

*9.What is your Reddit username?(Required.)

10.Additional Comments?