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You a gay

by Fred Penzel, PhD

This article was initially published in the Winter 2007 edition of the OCD Newsletter. 

OCD, as we know, is largely about experiencing serious and unrelenting doubt. It can cause you to doubt even the most basic things about yourself – even your sexual orientation. A 1998 research published in the Journal of Sex Research initiate that among a team of 171 college students, 84% reported the occurrence of sexual intrusive thoughts (Byers, et al. 1998). In order to own doubts about one’s sexual identity, a sufferer want not ever have had a homo- or heterosexual experience, or any type of sexual experience at all. I have observed this symptom in juvenile children, adolescents, and adults as well. Interestingly Swedo, et al., 1989, found that approximately 4% of children with OCD experience obsessions concerned with forbidden offensive or perverse sexual thoughts.

Although doubts about one’s possess sexual identity might sound pretty straightforward as a symptom, there are actually a number of variations. The most obvious create is where a sufferer experiences the thought that they might be of a different sexual orientation than they formerly believed. If the su

List of Queer terms

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Abro (sexual and romantic)

A pos used to portray people who hold a fluid sexual and/or romantic orientation which changes over time, or the course of their life. They may use different terms to describe themselves over time.

Ace

An umbrella term used specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as skillfully as those who identify as demisexual and grey-sexual. Ace people who life romantic attraction or occasional sexual attraction might also apply terms such as gay, bi, woman loving woman, straight and homosexual in conjunction with asexual to portray the direction of their romantic or sexual attraction.

Ace and aro/ace and aro spectrum

Umbrella terms used to describe the wide group of people who encounter a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of intimate and/or sexual attraction, including a lack of attraction. People who identify under these umbrella terms may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including, but not limited to, asexual, ace, aromantic, aro, demi, grey, and abro. People may also apply terms such as gay,

Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+)

Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more common among people who are lesbian, gay, multi-attracted and trans (LGBTQ+).

This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's trial of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.

Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can add extra complications to an already difficult situation.

How talking therapy can help

It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most significant things you can do.

Talking with a therapist who's trained to work with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:

  • difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
  • coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
  • feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
  • transitioning
  • low self-esteem
  • self-harm
  • suicidal thoughts
  • depression
  • coping with bullying and discrimination
  • anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your co

    The short answer is – absolutely yes.

    You can be gay and Muslim.

    Being gay and Muslim is a reality for many people around the world.

    It’s significant to understand that gay individuals are born the way that they are. It is our society that punishes gay individuals for being born the way they were born. This is often due to fear, misinformation and poor understanding of the spectrum of identities that be within the human species.

    But navigating faith and sexuality can be complex.

    For many, detecting as both homosexual and Muslim poses profound challenges. This intersection of persona often brings individuals face to tackle with conflicting opinions and societal expectations. Yet, it’s a reality for thousands worldwide, deserving of attention and respect.

    Islam’s vast interpretations give diverse perspectives on homosexuality. While some views remain conservative, a shift towards more inclusive understandings of faith is emerging. Stories of acceptance and resilience within the Muslim LGBTQ+ community underline this gradual adjust, offering hope and solidarity to those at the crossroads of faith and sexual identity.

    These narratives underscore th