HOCD and Intrusive Thoughts
HOCD (homosexual obsessive compulsive disorder) is a subgroup of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It causes relentless questioning of one’s sexual orientation via the intrusive thoughts that are characteristic of OCD. HOCD is also known as Gay OCD or Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD).
HOCD
Straight people who suffer from HOCD spend countless hours wondering if they could really be gay or could suddenly become gay.
HOCD – Homosexual OCD or the Fear of Being Gay
People with HOCD can be affected enough by their intrusive thoughts that they quit jobs, make dramatic life changes, or end relationships in order to avoid triggering their symptoms.