SeaBreeze

I'm sorry to hear that, I think most people would think about that issue most of the time - I would. I think it's a genuine health concern is what users are trying to say, that's all. However, trying to resist those thoughts and keeping busy is what I find helps me. Hope this helps.

I agree with @howard and @northpaul, I would go and see a dentist. I'm really sorry it's uncomfortable and I hope you get the treatment you need soon.

I’m going to ask for this thread to be closed as I don’t want people thinking they haven’t been kind to me and that I’m being ungrateful, a lot of people have been kind and I thank everyone. Most of the comments have been in person with therapists and on other forums. I recognise that I am the problem and I will try and focus on supporting others as I do recognise I am assurance-seeking all the time. Many thanks.

Bev, you haven’t upset me at all. I’m sorry my post came across that way. A few people both on forums and in person say comments which can be uncaring and it gets to me - it’s been happening on other forums too. Yes, that’s a good point about seeing the woods from the trees. I do think some comments such as ‘just stop’ and ‘insignificant thing’ is a bit uncaring. But as I said, it’s me posting about my technology all the time and I understand people get annoyed.

There have been comments over the years which have said this and with therapists in person too - but thanks anyway for your comment. Also other comments saying ‘just give it up’ and ‘insignificant thing’ is quite hard to cope with as it may seem insignificant to others, but to me it means everything.

I have had multiple comments saying ‘just stop’ on threads on this forum over the years and I’m not talking just about people on this forum, I’m talking about other forums too and therapists which make those comments. Even then I have made clear that it’s me who is the problem and I have apologised to everyone. I am not at all saying you have said this, your support has been very kind. I think what you said about ‘wires getting crossed’ is very true as that’s the case I think here? I’m sorry I got your blood boiling - that wasn’t my intention.

Thank you Northpaul for your kindness as ever. Yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head there and I’ve been feeling quite low so those comments both in person & online have been difficult to cope with. Yes - I will ignore the minority and focus on those people who do leave lovely replies and are supportive. I hope you’re well my friend and I love seeing you on the games thread with similar words.

Thank you Garfield for your kindness. I’m glad that it comes across as I care because I really do. Yes, you’re absolutely right. I am in a really low place at the moment and I’m so sorry. I won’t delete my account I’ve decided, but I will take a break and try and support others as much as I can. Masking is very difficult isn’t it? Sending you a huge hug. I hope you’re having a good start to the week.

Thank you Angst. I realise that it’s probably me. Some therapists also say ‘just stop it’ and as you know it’s not that easy. Thank you for your kindness, yes it’s most likely the Autism coming in to play now. I hope you’re having a good start to the week and thanks for replying.

Thank you, that’s true. I think I will probably take a break from the forums. I don’t want to upset anyone.

Hey Howard, I always appreciate you taking the time to comment - it means a lot pal. Yes, you’re right. My OCD eats away at every second of my life at the moment. I have been having really low periods just obsessing over everything. My iPhone battery health dropped by another 1% today therefore setting off the loop again. Anyway, sorry. No you always comment kindly without being too blunt. It’s just sometimes a few users are very blunt and therapists say ‘just stop’ and like smoking for example that’s never going to work. I guess it’s also part of the Autism. It’s my fault. Yes - that’s a good point. I think I will take a break from all forums for the time being as I am seeking reassurance, you’re right and it’s another form of OCD rather than just worrying about the battery. I am very sorry for those I have upset or annoyed with my constant posts about my iPhone or laptops and I also want to say it’s me who is apologising, I sometimes find bluntness really hard and I am the lowest point with my OCD. The support from everyone who takes time to reply is very kind, I don’t want anyone now to think I’m being mean to people taking time out of their day to support. I am rabbiting on, sorry. I may ask for my account to be deleted. Best wishes and I hope you’re having a nice Sunday.

Thank you very much, that means a lot. I hope you’re well.

Thank you Garfield. Most people on here are very friendly, kind and supportive such as yourself. It’s just sometimes people are very blunt and make it sound as though you just have to stop it and that’s the answer. I’ve been trying that all my life. Compassion is essential with this cruel condition, some therapists are the same. I’m not sure if the … means anything but thank you.

Thank you for the insight. Some people make very blunt comments making it sound like I’m stupid and that it’s obvious what to do, just stop it. It’s not that easy though, compassion is needed too. This is also the same in real life with some therapists whilst others who are empathetic and explore reasoning behind it helps more. Not sure what you deleted? But thank you.

I’m sorry everyone for posting all the time about my technology and for just not stopping the rumination and seeking assurance all the time. I’m trying really hard but some people say just stop and it’s my choice whether I stop and it’s leaving me feeling really upset as that’s like telling someone to just stop eating if they’re overweight, it’s not as easy as that. I am sorry for annoying people.

Sorry, I’ll stop going on. It’s just not easy or nobody would have OCD.

I recognise that but it’s not so easy as I’m sure you can understand when your OCD is very severe. Thank you though for commenting.

Thank you Howard. How are you doing?

Technology is really important to me and I am happy when it’s all working fine. If it isn’t, that makes me sad and I feel as though I’ve done something. I know I do need to come off the loop though. I just don’t know how.

Thank you. I know, my whole life goes round and round like this and I just want it to end. Maybe if I do all my technological devices when I get back home everything will be perfect again and I can be the best person I can. Optimised battery charging will work and I can move on. Or I could buy a new phone, might make me feel better.

I’ve had a good think about this. I really don’t want to reset my iPhone and I don’t really care about the feature too much, it’s just I don’t want people to judge me. I have spent three hours everyday of my holiday so far researching the feature and asking hundreds of people on multiple forums what they would do. I’m sick of my brain. I’ve also been thinking about changing my charging habits just incase the feature never works again. I am completely broken. Looks like I do have to reset the iPhone all over again.

No it’s my fault, I posted the same thing on two different threads. Thanks so much for replying.

You didn’t upset me at all, I just know how stupid I sound. I appreciate you being direct with me. You’re not going on at all, you’re a very kind person to be supporting others whilst you’re struggling with OCD yourself.

Thank you.