Triggering post about denial in teens

It is really common for kids to question their sexual orientation and some kids ultimately realize that they are straight. However, for a lot of others, being attracted to someone of the same sex isn't a "phase".

It's really common for LGBT teens who are struggling with their identity to feel like they don't want to be gay. But ultimately, you simply can't change your sexual orientation and trying to do so can be really harmful to your mental health.

What if I don't actually have HOCD, but rather mental issues, because I don't want to accept it, like this post says? I haven't read any posts in a long time, because I know I get triggered, but I just came accross this and really triggered me. Do you agree with this?

Hi there


It also triggers me a bit but I have (I hope) POCD. And it feels like I'm just a pedo in denial and I'm a different case than other people with POCD..

I am a gay person and I realized pretty early I was gay, at the age of 13 or so I think. First I indeed didn't accept it because I 'wanted' to be straight but I DIDN'T obsess or worry about it.

I also have that anxious feeling I guess when thinking of 'accepting who you are' because it feels like im a pedo and don't accept it.

Have you had other OCD obsessions in the past?

Best of luck, I'm also suffering from this bullsh it.